India Needs a Serious chip manufacturing start to satisfy huge electronics demand.
India’s IT services companies are tops in outsourcing, with Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys competing globally with IBM and Accenture. The cities of Bangalore and Hyderabad are well established as research centers for such multinationals as Microsoft, General Electric, and Intel. But when it comes to hardware, India is behind. India hasn’t had much success nurturing electronics manufacturing. Its inefficient labor markets, unreliable power supply, and creaky transportation infrastructure have discouraged investments from multinationals.
Vinay Shenoy, Managing Director, Infineon Technologies India outlooks India electronics demand and how is Infinon as leading semiconductor company targets this huge demand as active player in India Electronics Market.
“Combined with the accelerated rate at which the Indian economy is growing, has resulted in a respective increase in the demand for semiconductors, which for Infineon presents a more than welcome challenge.”
Infineon,global semiconductor innovation leader in energy efficiency, mobility and security, employs around 375 professionals in India. Infineon’s business spans from automotive electronics semiconductor solutions for powertrain, safety in two and four-wheel vehicles, chip card and security solutions for ePassport, citizen cards and drivers’ licences to industrial and multi-market sector solutions for electronic ballast, power supplies, solar and wind energy conversion. Originally set up in Bangalore, India, in 1997 under the name of Siemens Semiconductor India Private Limited, the company took on the current name, Infineon Technologies India Private Limited in 1999, following the global spin-off from Siemens AG.
Infineon Profile
While local market and business development are increasingly important, Infineon India is already a well-established major centre within Infineon’s global R&D network and plays an essential role in software and hardware development for global products. Software development projects involve all layers from low-level software design to high-level application software and complex configuration software, whereas hardware design involves complex system-on-chip development and testing, technology drivers (test chips and design packages), design automation systems (design flow and design libraries). The company’s annual investments in R&D and the development of the India market currently total over ten million euro.
Infineon India’s main incentive for setting up operations in India was the country’s abundance of highly skilled professionals in the areas of hardware and software development and R&D. This is now supplemented by the company’s attraction to the Indian semiconductor market. According to industry analysts, India’s markets for automotive and industrial electronics and smart cards are estimated to reach two billion US dollars by 2015.Existing engineering activities will be expanded further by initiating a new competence centre for power electronics.
Semiconductor technology and the manufactured “chip“ products form an integral part of everyday life and without them, productivity, convenience and safety would not have been possible in modern society. This need, combined with the accelerated rate at which the Indian economy is growing, has resulted in a respective increase in the demand for semiconductors, which for Infineon presents a more than welcome challenge.
Infineon India is committed to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and has launched several initiatives to ensure that it plays a significant role in contributing to Indian society. One such initiative is its contribution to the development of primary education by supporting local rural schools at which many of the company’s employees have also taught in the past, helping teachers to offer the best possible education to children from poorer backgrounds as well as providing uniforms and midday meals.
Major Players in alphabetical order
Amara Raja Electronics Ltd
Mr. Vasudev H N – Head Business Development
Amara Raja Group founded by Dr. Ramachandra N. Galla in 1985, and is an ISO 9001-2008 certified company, having a total manpower of 750 people with annual turnover of Rs 127 crores, in FY 2013-14. AREL is rapidly growing in the field of Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), Engineering Design Services (EDS), and Custom Magnetic Solutions (CMS) with its workforce mostly comprising of women, who are constantly trained to newer & upcoming technologies to be in sync with global threshold levels. AREL has state of the art facility spread over 20000 Sq Mtrs of built up area at Chittoor (AP), strategically located between Bangalore & Chennai. The PCB assembly line has Fuji & Panasonic SMT Machines with BGA / POP capability, AOI, SPI & automated Wave Soldering machines to support on RoHS & Non RoHS processes
Avalon Technologies Limited
Mr. Shamil Bicha – VP Business Development
Avalon Technologies Pvt Ltd, based in India, is a part of the US based Sienna Group of Companies. Avalon’s internal capabilities include Printed Circuit Board Assemblies, Cable Harnessing, Precision Machined components, Sheet Metal Products, Plastic Injection Molding, Magnetics and Complete Turnkey products. Avalon has 29 locations in India in Chennai & Bangalore and has the turnover of $75M in FY 2013-14. It has a total manpower of 1800 people. Avalon is ISO 9001:2008, AS9100 (Quality Management system for Aerospace) and TL9000 (Telecommunication standard) certified. All our U.S facilities are ISO 9001:2000 Certified and Atlanta facility has ISO 13485 certification towards Medical Product quality systems. Avalon is currently in implementation stage for ISO14000 (Environmental Standard), OHSAS (Occupational Health and Safety Standard), ISO/TS 16949:2002 (Global Automotive Quality Specification) and IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard).
Centum Electronics Ltd
Ms. Perry Duffill – Vice President, Electronics Manufacturing Solutions Business Unit
Centum Electronics was founded in 1994 and since then, Centum has rapidly grown into a diversified electronics company operating across different industry segments and offering a broad range of products and services. Centum offerings include; customized product design & development, manufacturing services and turnkey solutions for mission-critical applications in the Defense, Aerospace, Space, Industrial, Medical and Communications markets. Revenues are also evenly distributed between India, USA, Europe and the Rest-of-the-World with more than 75% of revenues from overseas customers. Centum has 4 locations in Indian Sub-Continent and has a man-power of 1400 people. Centum has done a turnover of 475Cr in FY 2013-14 and the business grew by 50% with some significant awards including the IETA Corporate Award for performance in Electronic Components 2013 (3 Years).
Elin Electronics Ltd
Mr. M. L. Sethia, Managing Director
Elin electronics Ltd was established in year 1969 and has a man-power of 2500 peoples in its 3 manufacturing facilities in Ghaziabad, Goa & Baddi. Elin electronics has done a turnover of Rs. 5,450 Mn in FY 2013-14. Elin electronics provides manufacturing facilities for OEM/ODM for Domestic Appliances, Universal Motor, Synchronous Motor, Submersible Pump, Sheet Metal Components, Injection Plastic Moulded Components, and Dies & Moulds. Induction Cookers, Radios, Electronic ballasts and lighting fixtures, LED lighting, LED torches.
EOS Power India Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Vijay Gujarathi – COO – EOS Power
EOS Power India Pvt. Ltd (Formerly Celetronix Power) was established in 1985 by several pioneers in the Field of power electronics and acquired EOS Inc. California USA based corporation in 2002. EOS is a product company with turn-key design, manufacturing, sales and support operations. The company has a man-power of 450 people and has made the last turnover of INR 768 Mn. Last year the company was Shortlisted for Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award. The company is the largest manufacturer and exporter of branded power supplies in India and was ranked as one of the top EMS Company in India by EFY. EOS also offers complete value add services and support & repair services in India for its Global customer partners. EOS design and manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified and has environment friendly RoHS compliant products & production lines.
Flextronics Technologies India Pvt Ltd
Flextronics is a multinational company providing EMS services to Indian market from its manufacturing location in Pune. The company has won EFY‘s reader Choice award, in year 2013.
JABIL Circuit India Pvt Ltd
Mr. Anoop Mehrotra – Country Manager
Jabil circuit was founded in Michigan, 1966 and it is World’s Third Largest Electronic Manufacturing Services Provider with 21 Million Manufacturing Square Feet in 57 Sites on Four Continents, Tenured Management Team & 140,000 Dedicated Employees. Jabil is a company of +110,000 problem solvers. Jabil won, BIC EMS in India, BIS (Environmental mgt. system award), for largest export house for electronics in India.
Kaynes Technology India Pvt Ltd
Col (retd) Sharath Bhat – Sr. Vice President – Business Development
Kaynes Technology India Private Ltd, Mysore, India is a leading domestic player in the Electronics Manufacturing Services Space with Global foot print. Apart from its mother plant and additional manufacturing facility at Mysore it has manufacturing plants at Bangalore, Chennai, Manesar, Parwanoo, and Selaqui with a man-power of 900 peoples. Kaynes have done a turn-over of 250 crores in FY 2013-14. Kaynes has won Best Performing Sme Platinum Award in year 2013. Kaynes also has State of the Art Design and Development Centre (KEMSYS) at Bangalore for Embedded Design and Engineering services to support customers from Concept to Manufacturing.
QUAD Electronic Solutions (P) Ltd.
Mr. Raminder Soin – Chairman & Managing Director
QUAD is a premier Product Life Cycle Management company in the field of Electronics, established in 1998, located in Hyderabad, Telangana State. QUAD operates in the four service verticals of Design Services, Manufacturing Services (EMS), Fulfillment Services and After Market Services. We offer and end-to-end supply chain solution to Global OEMs. Quad caters to the industry sectors of Consumer, Industrial, Telecom, Power, Aerospace & Defense and Medical electronics. The company was part of a Tier-1 EMS company between 2005-2009 when established global processes and systems and continue to build upon them. With almost 1,00,000 sq ft of space and hi-speed fine pitch placement lines and SAP as the company IT back-bone, Quad are well equipped to cater to the demands of OEM customers.
Rangsons Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Pavan G Ranga – CEO
Rangsons Electronics, one of the leading Indian Electronic Systems Design & Manufacturing companies, was established in 1993. Headquartered in Mysore, Rangsons Electronics operates World Class production facilities to support the ever growing requirements for Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) & Product Assembly requirements from customers worldwide. Rangson electronics has 2 operating locations in India with a man-power of 525 peoples. Rangson has made a turnover of INR 406 Cr in FY 2013-14. Through a dynamic team of professionals with a relentless focus on Quality and delivery, Rangsons Electronics is aiming to be the market leader in High-Mix, High-Tech Electronic Manufacturing Services in Medical, Defense & Aerospace, Telecom, Automotive, Railways and Industrial segments.
Sahasra Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Dinesh Chandra – Manager – Sales & Marketing
Sahasra Electronics was established in 2000. Sahasra Electronics Pvt. Ltd., the flagship company of the Sahasra Group, commenced manufacturing services in 2001. Sahasra group is approved as an assembly vendor for leading companies in industrial control, consumer electronics, automotive and telecommunication markets. The associate company NANO Electrotech manufactures ROHS complaint Printed Circuit Boards. The Company also has design capabilities for PCB’s up to 16 layers. Recently has extended their production facility specially dedicated for LED based applications. Annual turnover of the company in FY 2013-14 was Approx. 80 Crores (Sahasra Group India). The company was awarded by Mr. Kapil Sibal, Dept of Electronics & IT, for LED based production.
S. B. Technologies
Mr. Srikanth V.S. – Chief Executive
S. B. Technologies is a Bangalore based company established in the year 1995, offers Electronics Manufacturing Services to OEMs in Telecommunication Industry, Electronics, Test and Measurement, Electrical, Defense, Computer Peripherals, Industrial Controls, Medical Instruments, Consumer Electronics, CNC Machines etc. S. B. Technologies provides Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) with 0201 Chip Automated SMT Assembly, Micro BGA Assembly, Thru-Hole PCB Assembly, PCB CAD, Reflow Soldering, Wave Soldering & Mixed Technology Printed Circuit Board Assembly build to IPC-Workmanship Standards.
Syrma SGS Technology Ltd
For over 40 years, Syrma SGS has been driven by a core purpose – to enable transformative technology that improves lives and businesses worldwide. Our global network spans more than 25 countries, delivering cutting-edge technology, supply-chain leadership, and EMS solutions across a wide range of industries.
SGV Industries
Mr. Jagdeep Thakur – CEO
SGV Industries is one of the leading EMS in north India and have world-class facility to assemble any kind of PCB and provide box build solution on turnkey basis as well as on job work basis. We offer Turnkey manufacturing solutions to Electronic industries, SMD, PTH PCB assemblies backed by its strong domestic & global procurement and logistics channels. SGV specialize in the field of No clean, leaded and lead free SMT and mixed technology. SGV is one of the fastest growing Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers in North India. An ISO – 9001:2008 certified and member of Elcina Electronic Industries Association of India,
Smile Electronics Ltd.
Mr. Ashita Gupta – Executive Operations
SMILE ELECTRONICS LTD., is a leading EMS provider in India. The company is ISO9001:2008 & AS9100-2009, ISO/TS 16949:2009, ISO14001:2004 accredited company equipped with state-of-the-art, fully automated SMT and PTH assembly lines. We provide comprehensive and cost effective RoHS/ Non-RoHS electronic manufacturing services for technically demanding High Mix High tech solutions. The company has manpower of 350 people & has done a turnover of INR 720 Mn in FY 2013-14. The latest SMT lines having the capability of more than 220K components/ hour are backed by ICT, AOI, BGA X Ray inspection, ESS, Functional testers and flying probe testers. Smile has a rich experience in assembly and testing of box builds of all sizes, complex and dense boards with FPGAs and package over package.
Some of the other Top EMS companies in India are:
1. Sanmina-Sci India Ltd.
2. SFO Technologies Ltd.
3. Dixon Technologies Ltd.
4. NTL Electronics Ltd.
5. Asha Electronics Ltd.
6. Cubix Control Systems ltd.
7. GM Enterprises
8. Micron EMS
9. Frontline Electronics Ltd
10. Unified Electronics (I) Ltd.
Conclusion
With the increasing demand of electronics in India the EMS industry is growing in India drastically. This growth with help associated industries to grow and increase foreign investments that will further expected to fuel our GDP and add employment to our nation in coming years.
