Govt to tweak PLI 2.0 for IT hardware: Three EMS stocks in focus
graphics processing unit and memory costs is forcing a rethink of India’s flagship electronics incentive scheme, with the government now recalibrating Production-Linked Incentive scheme (PLI) 2.0 for IT hardware.The move signals a shift from volume-led assembly to value-linked manufacturing, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) servers and advanced components, potentially reshaping the opportunity set for electronics manufacturing services (EMS) players. PLI 2.0, in its revised form, is expected to better account for the higher bill of materials in AI hardware, while continuing to reward incremental production, reduce import dependence and deepen domestic capabilities.Against this backdrop, a clutch of EMS companies with exposure to servers, displays and semiconductor packaging could be early beneficiaries, if policy design aligns with industry expectations.Here are three stocks to watch:Syrma is emerging as a niche player in high-end electronics, with a growing foothold in the server ecosystem.
Its recent partnership with Giga Computing (a Gigabyte subsidiary) to manufacture server boards in Chennai positions it closer to the AI hardware value chain than most peers.If PLI 2.0 introduces targeted incentives for AI servers to offset elevated GPU costs, Syrma could benefit disproportionately given its early presence in this segment. That said, policy specifics remain unclear, and any upside is contingent on how the scheme is structured.Financially, momentum is strong.
Revenue rose to ₹12,642 million in Q3 FY26 from ₹8,697 million a year earlier, while net profit more than doubled to ₹1,103 million from ₹530 million. Management expects EBITDA to exceed ₹5,000 million in FY26 (vs ₹3,240 million last year) and sees
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