Maharashtra Emerges as Electronics Hub with ₹8,316 Crore Investments in Home Appliance Sector
Maharashtra has emerged as a key hub for electronics parts manufacturing, drawing proposals worth ₹8,316 crore aimed at boosting production for home appliances and related sectors. The surge comes under the Centre’s Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), reflecting strong investor confidence in the state’s industrial infrastructure and skilled workforce. With strategic projects already approved and major manufacturing clusters planned, Maharashtra is positioning itself as a competitive destination for domestic electronics production and integrated supply chains.
The ECMS was launched to strengthen India’s electronics ecosystem by encouraging domestic production of printed circuit boards, camera modules, mechanical components, and sub-assemblies critical for appliances, smart devices, and consumer electronics. Across the country, 249 proposals totalling ₹1.15 lakh crore (USD 13 billion) have been submitted, nearly double the scheme’s initial target of ₹59,350 crore, highlighting robust demand from manufacturers looking to localise production and reduce import dependency.
Within Maharashtra, three projects have already been approved, representing a combined investment of ₹1,122 crore. The state’s strong showing reflects its strategic advantages, including proximity to skilled labour, established industrial corridors, and access to logistics networks. “Maharashtra is emerging as a natural choice for electronics component production, especially for home appliances, where integrated supply chains are essential for efficiency,” noted a senior industry analyst.
Supporting this growth, a greenfield Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) has been sanctioned at Ranjangaon, Pune, with a project cost of ₹492.85 crore spanning 297 acres. The EMC will offer plug-and-play infrastructure, common facilities, and power and logistics support, creating a ready-to-use ecosystem for component manufacturers. Officials anticipate that the cluster could attract investments of up to ₹2,000 crore while facilitating faster operationalisation of new units.
In addition, two Common Facility Centres (CFCs) have been made operational—one in Aurangabad (₹41 crore) and another in Pune (₹67 crore). These centres provide shared testing, repair, prototyping, and manufacturing infrastructure, reducing capital expenditure for smaller manufacturers and enabling a more sustainable and scalable production model.
India’s electronics manufacturing sector has grown sixfold in a decade, from ₹1.9 lakh crore in 2014–15 to ₹11.3 lakh crore in 2024–25, with exports rising sharply. The ECMS is expected to generate nearly 92,000 direct jobs, reinforcing the socio-economic impact of this industrial expansion. Maharashtra is also preparing state-level incentive schemes to complement central support, ensuring competitiveness with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.
By combining strategic investments, modern manufacturing clusters, and supportive policies, Maharashtra is strengthening its position as a national hub for electronics parts production, particularly for home appliances, while fostering sustainable industrial growth in line with India’s broader manufacturing ambitions.
