Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) — MeitY Incentives
A rolling MeitY incentive programme that pays turnover-linked, hybrid, capex and employment incentives to Indian companies and LLPs manufacturing electronic components and capital goods.
- Funding amount
- Varies by program
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) (Government)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) is an incentive programme run by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, to build domestic capacity for electronic components and for the capital equipment that supports their production.
It sits within the wider effort to strengthen India's Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) ecosystem. By underwriting part of a manufacturer's cost of investing and scaling up, the scheme aims to make locally produced components more competitive and to reduce the country's reliance on imports. New (greenfield) ventures and expansion (brownfield) projects are both covered, provided the project falls inside one of the identified target segments.
Support is not a single flat amount. It is structured by segment and incentive type — turnover-linked incentives for sub-assemblies and bare components, a hybrid of turnover and capex for selected bare components, capex-linked support for the supply chain and capital equipment ecosystem, along with employment-linked and domestic-sourcing add-ons. Because payouts track incremental sales, eligible capital expenditure and hiring, the actual amount varies from applicant to applicant rather than following a published uniform figure.
MeitY delivers the scheme through a Project Management Agency (PMA), which receives and examines applications, raises queries and verifies annual claims. Recommendations are placed before a Governing Council and finally approved at the level of the Secretary, MeitY (for incentives up to ₹100 crore) or the Minister of Electronics & IT (for incentives above ₹100 crore). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Highlights
- Turnover-linked, hybrid, capex and employment incentives under one scheme
- Covers greenfield projects as well as brownfield expansion
- Focused on electronic components, sub-assemblies, bare components and capital equipment
- Separate application needed for each target segment product
- Approval routed via the PMA and Governing Council; Secretary MeitY up to ₹100 crore, Minister above ₹100 crore
- Rolling intake with annual incentive claims verified by the PMA
Who can apply
ECMS accepts two kinds of Indian entities: companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013 (or the earlier Companies Act, 1956), and Limited Liability Partnerships registered under the LLP Act, 2008.
- What the project must be: an investment in the manufacture of target segment goods within India. Both greenfield (new) and brownfield (expansion) projects qualify.
- Thresholds: the applicant must clear the investment, sales and employment criteria set out in Annexure 3 of the scheme guidelines, and must reach the minimum consolidated global ESDM revenue — or manufacturing revenue — required for the financial year.
- Extra condition for Segment D: applicants under the Supply Chain Ecosystem and Capital Equipment segment must have a net worth equal to at least 50% of the proposed investment.
- One filing per product: a separate application is required for each target segment product.
- Foreign investment: any FDI in the applicant must comply with the FDI Policy Circular 2020.
- Timing: manufacturing activity should begin only after approval is received.
Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) — MeitY Incentives is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) — MeitY Incentives accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.
What the funding covers
ECMS provides financial incentives rather than a single fixed grant, and the payout varies according to the segment, the incentive type and the performance the applicant actually records.
- Turnover-linked incentives (Segments A and B): for Sub-assemblies and Bare Components, calculated on net incremental sales measured against a base year.
- Hybrid incentives (Segment C): for Selected Bare Components, combining turnover-linked and capital expenditure components.
- Capex incentives (Segment D): for the Supply Chain Ecosystem and Capital Equipment, calculated on eligible incremental capital expenditure.
- Employment incentive: disbursed once cumulative incremental employment thresholds are met.
- Domestic sourcing add-ons: a 2% incentive for Li-ion Cells where cathode active material (CAM) is sourced or manufactured domestically, and a 1% incentive for Multi-layer PCB where the laminate is sourced or manufactured domestically.
The stated aim of these incentives is to cut manufacturing costs, improve competitiveness and support domestic sourcing across the electronics supply chain. Claims are filed annually and disbursed after verification, on a first-come, first-served basis.
About the provider
Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) — MeitY Incentives is offered by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), a government body. As a government-backed grant, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
- Application submitted online: the applicant registers on the official portal, selects the target segment and incentive type, pays the non-refundable application fee and submits the form.
- Acknowledgement by the PMA: the Project Management Agency acknowledges the application within 15 working days.
- Query response: any queries raised by the PMA must be answered by the applicant within 15 days.
- PMA evaluation: the PMA assesses the application against the eligibility criteria and the investment, sales and employment thresholds, and verifies compliance.
- Recommendation to the Governing Council: once verification is complete, the PMA forwards its recommendations to the Governing Council.
- Governing Council review: the GC examines the recommendations and sends them for final approval.
- Final approval: approval is granted by the Secretary, MeitY for incentives up to ₹100 crore, or by the Minister of Electronics & IT for incentives above ₹100 crore. Manufacturing should commence only after this approval.
- Annual claims and disbursal: incentive claims are filed through the portal every financial year, verified by the PMA, and disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) — MeitY Incentives, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme offer?
There is no single published amount — the label for this scheme is that the funding varies. What you receive depends on your target segment, the incentive type you apply under, and the incremental sales, eligible capital expenditure or employment you actually record. The only fixed percentages stated in the scheme are the domestic sourcing add-ons: 2% for Li-ion Cells where cathode active material is sourced or manufactured domestically, and 1% for Multi-layer PCB where the laminate is domestically sourced or manufactured.
What is the deadline to apply for ECMS?
There is no fixed closing date. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so eligible companies and LLPs can apply as long as the scheme is running. Once approved, incentive claims are filed annually through the portal for each financial year.
Who is eligible to apply for ECMS?
Indian companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013 (or the Companies Act, 1956) and Limited Liability Partnerships registered under the LLP Act, 2008 can apply, provided they are investing in the manufacture of target segment goods within India. Applicants must also meet the investment, sales and employment criteria listed in Annexure 3 of the guidelines and achieve the minimum consolidated global ESDM or manufacturing revenue for the financial year. For the Supply Chain Ecosystem and Capital Equipment segment, net worth must be at least 50% of the proposed investment.
Do I need DPIIT or MSME registration to apply for ECMS?
DPIIT recognition and MSME registration are not listed among the eligibility conditions for this scheme. The requirements that are specified are incorporation as a company or LLP under Indian law, a PAN, a CIN or LLPIN, and compliance with the investment, sales, employment and revenue thresholds. Foreign direct investment in the applicant must also comply with the FDI Policy Circular 2020.
Does ECMS take equity in my company?
No. ECMS is an incentive scheme, and the support comes in the form of cash incentives tied to turnover, capital expenditure, employment and domestic sourcing. No equity stake or dilution is involved.
What documents and details are needed to register on the ECMS portal?
During registration you provide your entity type (Company or LLP), registered applicant name, company PAN, CIN or LLPIN and date of incorporation, along with the name and designation of the authorised signatory, a password, and verified email and mobile numbers. The uploads required are the Certificate of Incorporation, a Letter of Authorisation on company letterhead signed by a Director, and the PAN card of the company.
How and where do I apply for ECMS?
Apply online at the official portal, www.ecms.meity.gov.in. Click Register, complete the entity and authorised signatory details, verify the OTPs on email and mobile, upload the required documents and finalise registration. Then log in with your registered email and password, choose your target segment (A, B, C, D or E) based on your product category, select the incentive type (turnover-linked, capex-linked or hybrid), fill in the details on investment, sales, employment and localisation, pay the non-refundable application fee and submit. Save the Unique Application ID you receive.
How long does the approval process take?
The Project Management Agency acknowledges your application within 15 working days. If the PMA raises any queries, you need to respond within 15 days. The PMA then evaluates the application and forwards recommendations to the Governing Council, which reviews them before sending them for final approval to the Secretary, MeitY for incentives up to ₹100 crore, or to the Minister of Electronics & IT for incentives above ₹100 crore. Start manufacturing only after approval comes through.
How are the incentives disbursed?
Once approved, you submit an annual incentive claim through the portal for each financial year. The PMA verifies the claim against your performance on incremental sales, capital expenditure and employment thresholds, and incentives are then disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Are early-stage startups and small businesses eligible for ECMS?
The scheme is open only to eligible companies and LLPs that satisfy the stated thresholds, and the revenue and investment criteria — the scheme material cites a ₹50 crore ESDM revenue figure as an example — mean it is realistically aimed at established manufacturers or entities with significant investment capacity rather than very early-stage startups.
Can I apply for more than one product under ECMS?
Yes, but each target segment product requires its own separate application. You select the relevant target segment and incentive type for each filing, so a company with multiple products across segments would submit multiple applications.
Who offers Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) — MeitY Incentives?
Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) — MeitY Incentives is offered by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
How do I apply for Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) — MeitY Incentives?
Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.
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