YEIDA’s 206-acre Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in Greater Noida gets ₹485Cr boost with Havells (50 acres) & Dixon as anchor units. Operations to start by 2026.
Havells, Dixon to Anchor 206-Acre Hub Under EMC 2.0 Scheme, Creating 1,000+ Jobs
Northern India’s Largest Electronics Hub Takes Shape Near Delhi
Greater Noida, UP – The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has awarded the ₹485 crore Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) project in Sector 10 to Design Associates Incorporation marking a major leap in India’s electronics self-reliance under the EMC 2.0 scheme.
Project Snapshot
📍 Location: 206-acre plot along Yamuna Expressway (60km from Delhi)
💰 Funding:
- MeitY Grant: ₹144.5 crore
- YEIDA Investment: ₹341 crore
🏭 Anchor Tenant: Havells India (50 acres, ₹800Cr investment)
📅 Deadline: January 31, 2028
Key Features of the EMC
1. Industrial Land Allocation
| Use | Area | Key Players |
|---|---|---|
| Havells Manufacturing | 50 acres | Consumer appliances |
| Dixon Technologies | 22.5 acres | Electronics assembly |
| Ready-Built Factory Sheds | 16 acres | MSMEs & startups |
| Flatted Factory Complex | 5 acres | Component manufacturers |
2. Employment & Economic Impact
👷 1,000+ direct jobs by 2026 (Phase 1)
📈 $1B+ annual output potential at full capacity
🔌 Synergies: Proximity to Noida’s mobile manufacturing hub
Why This Cluster Matters?
1. Filling Critical Gaps in Electronics Value Chain
- Local sourcing for TVs, ACs, and IoT devices
- Reduces dependence on Chinese components
- Flatted factories enable cost-sharing for SMEs
2. Strategic Advantages
🚛 Logistics: Direct access to Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
⚡ Power: 24/7 supply from Dadri grid
🏗️ Plug-and-Play Infrastructure: Pre-approved building plans
3. Government Support
✅ EMC 2.0 Subsidies: 25% capital reimbursement
✅ UP Electronics Policy: Tax holidays for 5 years
✅ Defense Corridor Linkage: For dual-use tech
Industry Reactions
Havells India Spokesperson:
“This cluster lets us consolidate fan, cable, and lighting production near Delhi’s consumer market while cutting logistics costs.”
Dixon Technologies Executive:
“We’ll expand our smartphone and TV assembly lines here to serve global brands diversifying from China.”
Comparative Edge Over Other EMCs
| Parameter | YEIDA EMC | Bengaluru EMC |
|---|---|---|
| Land Cost | ₹5,000/sq yd | ₹8,000/sq yd |
| Anchor Tenant | Havells, Dixon | Foxconn, Wistron |
| Focus | Consumer Electronics | IT Hardware |
Next Steps
🛠️ 2024-25: Land development & roadwork
🏭 2026: Havells Phase 1 production starts
📊 2027: Tender for Phase 2 (additional 100 acres)
Investor Takeaways
💡 Opportunity: Component suppliers for Havells/Dixon
💡 Watch: PLI 2.0 for White Goods benefiting cluster units
💡 Risk: Land acquisition delays for Phase 2
The Bigger Picture
🇮🇳 India’s Electronics Vision:
- $300B production by 2026 (from $105B)
- EMC 2.0 Scheme: 20+ clusters nationwide
🌍 Global Shift:
- Apple, Samsung seeking Indian PCB/assembly partners
- Vietnam+1 Strategy boosting EMC demand
Final Thoughts
This EMC isn’t just another industrial park—it’s northern India’s answer to Shenzhen. With Havells and Dixon anchoring a ecosystem of SMEs, the Yamuna Expressway could soon rival Noida’s mobile factories in scale and sophistication.
