Tuesday, 6 October 2026 · Full edition

ET Government reports domestic EMS sector shifting toward complex product manufacturing

What happened

According to ET Government, domestic electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers are transitioning from basic assembly toward more complex, higher-value production. This capability expansion is reportedly supported by state initiatives and the broader semiconductor sector push.

Why it matters

Moving up the value chain allows EMS firms to capture larger margins beyond simple assembly work. However, the sector faces lingering uncertainty regarding company valuations as firms attempt to leverage state backing to scale these advanced operations.

Bigger picture

This transition illustrates an industrial policy shift as manufacturers seek to move beyond entry-level assembly into sophisticated technological production, accelerated by targeted government support and semiconductor ecosystem development.

Watch next

Monitor upcoming financial disclosures for shifts in EMS valuation metrics and updates on state-backed manufacturing policy implementation.

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