Guwahati: In a strategic shift that could reshape India’s electronics manufacturing narrative, the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and SEMI India have lauded the state's Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) as a transformative model for bolstering India's electronics supply chain. This commendation comes amidst Assam's unveiling of a comprehensive Rs 27,000 crore plan aimed at enhancing electronics manufacturing, with a substantial focus on incentivizing component producers.
At a time when India’s semiconductor ambitions are being tested by global supply chain disruptions, surging demand, and a race for self-reliance, Assam’s ECMS has emerged as a policy differentiator not just for the state, but for India’s broader SemiconIndia vision.
Assam's ECMS offers up to a 60% top-up incentive, highest in India, to companies approved under the central government's scheme, positioning the state as a competitive destination for electronics manufacturing. This initiative complements national programs like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and the Semicon India program, aiming to reduce India's reliance on imported components, which currently stands at over 85%.
While India’s electronics sector is projected to grow from a $70 billion market in 2026 to over $100 billion by 2030, over 85% of components are still imported. The ECMS in Assam directly addresses this critical gap by creating localized, incentive-backed component ecosystems that can reduce import dependency and build a resilient, self-sufficient value chain for the entire country.
“Component manufacturing is the missing link in India's semiconductor ambitions. Assam’s ECMS fills that gap—it's not just a policy, it’s a competitive differentiator,” said Ashok Chandak, President, IESA and SEMI India, at the Assam Electronics Roundtable 2025, held in New Delhi.
The Rs 27,000 crore greenfield project is set to commence production by the end of the current financial year, with an expected output of 48 million chips daily and generate approximately 27,000 direct and indirect jobs, significantly boosting the local economy.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized Assam's strategic location, robust infrastructure, and investor-friendly policies at the Assam Electronics Round Table 2025 in New Delhi, inviting global and national investors to capitalize on the state's potential.
"We have given all the clearances. Activity has started at a huge and rapid pace," CM Sarma highlighted.
The conference saw participation from top industry leaders, including Ankit Pal, NXP Semiconductors, Anil Kumar Rai, Kaynes Technology India Limited, Shivang Luthra and, RamaKrishna Electro Components Pvt. Ltd.
Chandak in his address outlines a three-point strategy to maximize the global impact of ECMS:
1. Fostering International Collaborations: For technology access, design capabilities, and know-how.
2. Engaging Distributors: To promote and mainstream locally produced components.
3. Supporting EMS and OEMs: Encouraging investment in Assam’s ecosystem and sourcing domestically manufactured components.
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“SEMI, IESA, and our member companies are fully committed to amplifying the ECMS initiative, driving India toward becoming a global leader in electronics and semiconductors,” added Chandak.
IESA during the conference urged stakeholders, including EMS, OEMs, and component manufacturers, to explore investment opportunities in Assam under the ECMS.
"Assam’s ECMS is not just a policy; it’s a bold blueprint for India's semiconductor journey. The 60% incentive support is a game-changer, and IESA-SEMI is committed to catalyzing its impact across the global electronics supply chain" Chandak added.
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