Lok Sabha Question No. 5451 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-25
Subject: EV Power Electronics Manufacturing in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Thiru Dayanidhi Maran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5451

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 25.03.2026

## EV POWER ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING IN TAMIL NADU

## 5451. THIRU DAYANIDHI MARAN:

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  a  roadmap  for  large-scale  manufacturing  and commercial deployment of the indigenously developed 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG) Integrated Drive System for EVs launched in Chennai and the role envisaged for industries in Tamil Nadu; (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  funding  and  support  provided  under  the  National  Mission  on  Power Electronics Technology (NaMPET) for this project including allocations made to IIT Madras, CDAC and industry partners;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  establish  power  electronics  manufacturing  clusters, semiconductor packaging facilities or EV component ecosystems in Tamil Nadu considering its strong automobile and auto-component base;
- (d)  if  so,  the  steps  taken  to  ensure  that  MSMEs  in  Tamil  Nadu  benefit  from  localisation opportunities created by this technology; and
- (e)  whether  the  Government  is  likely  to  extend  PLI  incentives,  R&D  grants  or  infrastructure support to scale up indigenous EV power electronics manufacturing in Tamil Nadu so that import dependence on such critical components is reduced?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

## (a) to (e): Electronics manufacturing in India:

India has emerged as an important electronics manufacturing nation in last 12 years. Electronics manufacturing has increased 6 times to reach 11.3 Lakh Cr, exports have increased 8 times. India now has a major mobile manufacturing ecosystem. Mobiles have emerged as the topmost export items in 2025.

India has witnessed a remarkable growth in electronics manufacturing in last decade, which is evident from table below:

| #                                   | 2014-15      | 2024-25       | Remarks           |
|-------------------------------------|--------------|---------------|-------------------|
| Production of electronics goods (₹) | ~1.9 Lakh Cr | ~11.3 Lakh Cr | Increased 6 times |

| Export of electronics goods (₹)   | ~0.38 Lakh Cr   | ~3.3 Lakh Cr   | Increased 8 times   |
|-----------------------------------|-----------------|----------------|---------------------|
| Production of mobile phones (₹)   | ~0.18 Lakh Cr   | ~5.5 Lakh Cr   | Increased 28 times  |
| Export of mobile phones (₹)       | ~0.01 Lakh Cr   | ~2 Lakh Cr     | Increased 127 times |

## Central Government policies have helped Tamil Nadu:

Tamil  Nadu  has  benefitted  significantly  through  the  Central  Government's  policy  to  develop electronics manufacturing. As on date, there are 39 electronics manufacturing units in Tamil Nadu approved under various schemes of MeitY.

## Government efforts to develop power electronics manufacturing:

Power electronics technologies play a critical role in efficient power conversion and control in several sectors including electric mobility. With the rapid adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), there is an increasing need for high-efficiency and compact electric drive systems.

In 2019, Government initiated National Mission on Power Electronics Technology (NaMPET) programme to promote indigenous development of power electronics technologies,

Under this programme, the project titled 'Development of WBG based Integrated Drive System for Electric Vehicles (evIDS)' has been approved.

It is being implemented by C-DAC, IIT Madras and industry partner with an outlay of ₹ 3.9 crore. The Expression of Interest (EoI) of 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG) based Integrated Drive System (IDS) has been published for Transfer of Technology to industry.

Government  of  India  has  undertaken  several  initiatives  to  establish  EV  power  electronics manufacturing ecosystems including R&D grants and infrastructure support. The key initiatives are given below:

## 1. Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)

To  deepen  and  broaden  the  electronics  manufacturing  ecosystem,  Government  launched  the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) in April 2025.

The  scheme  provides  financial  incentives  on  domestic  manufacturing  sub-assemblies  such  as camera  module,  display  module  optical  transceivers,  key  components  such  as  Printed  Circuit Boards (PCBs), passive components, electro-mechanical components and capital equipment for electronics manufacturing and its supply chain. These components and sub-assemblies will have cross-sectoral  applications  such  as  consumer  electronics,  telecom,  automotive  electronics, strategic electronics, medical electronics, industrial electronics etc.

## 2. Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC)

MeitY has notified the Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) Scheme in April 2020 aims to build world-class electronics manufacturing infrastructure, attract investments, create employment and boost the ESDM sector by providing financial support for setting up dedicated clusters with shared infrastructure facilities and amenities.

The Government has approved two (02) greenfield EMC projects in the State of Tamil Nadu EMC Pillapaikkam and EMC Manallur.

## 3. Production Linked Incentive (PLI)

The Government has notified the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components Industry in India (PLI-Auto) for enhancing India's manufacturing capabilities for advanced automotive technology (AAT)  products (which include power electronics components) with a budgetary outlay of ₹ 25,938 crores on 23.09.2021. As a pan India Scheme, approved applicants  may set  up  their  manufacturing  units  anywhere  in  the  country  (including Tamil Nadu).

## 4. Electric Vehicle Sub-System (EVSS)

MeitY has initiated programme on development of Electric Vehicle Sub-System (EVSS) in March 2022.  This programme aims to develop indigenous EV power electronics technologies and subsystems like motor, controller, converters, chargers etc., through collaboration between academic institutions, R&D organizations and industries in a consortium approach.

Under the programme, projects on development of efficient Traction Motors and controllers for EV passenger cars in Indian market and high-efficiency portable chargers for electric 2W/3W with an outlay of ₹ 9.59 crore has been implemented at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Research Park  with  industry  participation.  The  developed  technologies  may  be  transferred  to  industries across the countries including Tamil Nadu for manufacturing and its commercialization to reduce the import dependence.

## 5. Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

EV-Mission of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) aims to promote research & development of Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption in India, fostering an ecosystem that enables selfreliance and global competitiveness. This involves research & development in some of the key EV components such as batteries, motors and controllers, power electronics, and related subsystems. The e-nodes were established across all pre-defined technology verticals which includes Tropical EV battery and battery cells; Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD); and EV charging infrastructure.

ANRF established one of the e-nodes (Rare Earth Magnet-Free Axial Flux Synchronous, Radial Flux Switched Reluctance Motor and their Controllers for EV Applications) initiated in May 2025 for a period of three years. In this e-node, Indian Institute of Technology Madras is involved as partnering institution.

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