India's Leap in Electronics Manufacturing: Syrma SGS Technology's Laptop Assembly Line
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of Syrma SGS Technology's laptop assembly line in Chennai by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. |
| Location | Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ), Chennai. |
| Production Capacity | Initial: 100,000 laptops annually; scalable to 1 million units in 1-2 years. |
| Partnership | Collaboration with Micro-Star International (MSI), a Taiwanese tech giant. |
| Employment Impact | Estimated creation of 150-200 specialized jobs by FY26. |
| Quality Standards | Laptops to meet global benchmarks for quality and innovation. |
| Electronics Production Growth | Increased from ₹2.4 lakh crore in 2014 to ₹9.8 lakh crore in 2024. |
| Mobile Manufacturing | ₹4.4 lakh crore production; ₹1.5 lakh crore exports in 2024; 98% of mobile phones used in India are domestically manufactured. |
| Tamil Nadu's Contribution | 47 manufacturing units supported by MeitY; 7 out of 27 PLI 2.0 approved units located in Tamil Nadu. |
| Schemes Supporting Growth | - SPECS: ₹1,200 crore allocated for electronic components. - M-SIPS: ₹15,000 crore investment potential. - EMC Cluster: ₹8,700 crore investments, 36,300 jobs created. |
| PLI 2.0 for IT Hardware | - Launch Date: May 29, 2023. - Incentives: 5% to eligible companies. - Covered Products: Laptops, tablets, servers, all-in-one PCs, ultra-small form factor devices. |
| Projected Outcomes (PLI 2.0) | - Investment: ₹3,000 crore. - Production: ₹3.5 lakh crore. - Jobs: 47,000. |