‘India PCB Tech Conference’ held during Electronica India 2025

03 November 2025: A Joint Initiative by ELCINA and Messe Muenchen India, it brought Together the Industry Ecosystem and its Related Supply Chain. The ‘India PCB Tech Conference’ held during Electronica India 2025 was one of the highlights of the event. The joint initiative by ELCINA and Messe Muenchen India, brought together the entire PCB industry ecosystem and its related supply chain.

Titled ‘India PCB Tech Conference – Market and Technology Trends in PCB Manufacturing’ it was held on September 18, 2025.

Policymakers, manufacturers and various stakeholders converged at the venue to exchange valuable information on market and technology trends, technical skills, and policies. This collaborative environment further fostered the success and growth of the PCB manufacturing and assembly sector.

This year’s edition focused on “India’s PCB Revolution: Global collaboration for a robust electronics ecosystem.’

The India PCB Tech Conference underscored the dedicated focus on the PCB and circuit-carrier industry.

The trade fair is recognized as South Asia’s leading platform for electronic components, systems, applications and solutions.

The first session, “Capital Goods for Electronics,” focused on strengthening domestic capacity in electronic capital goods – critical for reducing import dependence, supporting Make in India initiatives, and fostering self-reliance in strategic sectors.

The second session, “PCB Ecosystem,” highlighted the importance of developing a robust electronic industry ecosystem by building strong linkages across the value chain – from raw materials, components and capital goods to design, manufacturing, testing, and after-sales services.

The Welcome Address was delivered by Tanmay Pol, COO, Messe Muenchen India. This was followed by a presentation on the ‘Current Status of PCB Industry.

The Industry Address was delivered by Richard Puthota, Sr. Vice President, ELCINA & Sr. Director, Macdermid Alpha Electronics Solutions
The Guest of Honour was Sushil Pal, Joint Secretary MeitY with the Chief Guest being Saurabh Gaur, IAS, Secretary, IT, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.

Panel Discussion 1 focused on ‘Building India’s PCB Manufacturing Capacity: Technology, Infrastructure & Investment’ with the panelists being Jasbir Singh of Amber Electronics; Anurag Dhoot, CEO, Epitome Components Pvt Ltd; R. S. Simha, Director, AT&S (India, Malaysia and Korea) and Pradeep Menon, CEO, Micropack Private Limited while the Session Moderator was N Ramachandran, Past President ELCINA & MD, MEL Systems & Services.

Panel Discussion 2 focused on ‘Global Synergies in PCB Design, Supply Chain & Innovation.’ Representatives from TPCA, JPCA, KPCA and ELCINA – Syrma SGS participated while the Session Moderator was Richard Puthota, Sr. Vice President, ELCINA & Sr. Director, Macdermid Alpha Electronics Solutions.

Panel Discussion 3 highlighted ‘Sustainable and Resilient PCB Ecosystem: Quality, Compliance & Workforce Development’ Pan lists included Nitesh Advani, Thiyagarajan, Neeraj Pandita and Atotech, while the Session Moderator was A. M. Devendranath, CEO, Feedback Advisory

Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA), in collaboration with its knowledge partner Feedback Advisory, released a report titled “Detailed Roadmap for Developing the PCB Eco-System in India.”

The report provides insights into India’s PCB market, including domestic production, exports, imports, key growth drivers, challenges, and the policy framework required to strengthen the ecosystem.

The roadmap outlines strategic recommendations and policy measures such as promoting backward integration in raw materials, offering financial and policy incentives to scale up manufacturing, enabling technology transfer and capacity building, strengthening supply chains and logistics, and advancing R&D and quality standards.

Devendranath A M, CEO of Feedback Advisory, presented the key findings of the report, which was well received and highly valued by industry participants and delegates at the conference.

The key findings covered the following aspects:
– Indian PCB market and industry size in terms of domestic production, exports and imports.
– Growth drivers and challenges (needs & gaps) in the Indian PCB industry.
– Growth potential of PCB manufacturing in India and identify enablers for creating & strengthening the domestic value chain.
– Key inputs required viz. investments, technology, and infra eco-system.
– Details of key PCB value chain players – global and domestic, who can be invited to invest to establish a strong PCB industry.

https://elcina.com/roadmap-for-developing-pcb-eco-system-in-india