Dixon Technologies has applied for government approval to partner with Chinese firm HKC for setting up a display module manufacturing unit in Noida. The proposal is currently under review under Press Note 3 (2020), which mandates prior clearance for foreign investments from nations sharing a land border with India.
HKC is one of China’s major players in display technology, and Dixon aims to bring them on board as a minority stakeholder in the new unit, which will manufacture displays for smartphones, laptops, and televisions.
Dixon expands smart manufacturing vision through Dassault collaboration
As part of its broader digital transformation, Dixon is also scaling up its investment in factory automation and smart manufacturing. The company is actively rolling out Industry 4.0 initiatives in partnership with Dassault Systems, including manufacturing excellence software deployments across all its facilities. The aim is for several Dixon plants to achieve global recognition as “lighthouse factories”—a term used to describe industry leaders in advanced, digitally integrated manufacturing.
This initiative is expected to drive data-driven automation across production lines and improve operational efficiency. Dixon also sees potential for deeper collaboration with French firms in the field of smart manufacturing and industrial digitalisation.
Component manufacturing to receive Rs 1,200 crore boost under PLI
Dixon is currently investing over Rs 1,200 crore in component manufacturing under India’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. The firm is setting up new lines for camera modules, battery packs, and display units—either through direct ownership or partnerships. An additional Rs 400 crore will be directed specifically toward the upcoming display module facility.
According to Dixon, the existing list of components under the PLI scheme already addresses most high-end requirements, including displays and camera modules. The company believes the next phase of progress lies with industry players, as the government has done its part in enabling domestic production.
Smartphone capacity to exceed 100 million units with new JV
Dixon is also ramping up its smartphone manufacturing capacity through a joint venture with Vivo India. Dixon will hold a 51% stake in this OEM-focused venture, while Vivo India will hold the remaining 49%. With this initiative and ongoing expansion, Dixon’s annual production capacity is expected to exceed 100 million smartphones by next year.
The upcoming greenfield unit in Noida will be a key part of this expansion, consolidating Dixon’s position as a major force in India’s electronics manufacturing sector.
