Strategic Entry into Opto-Electronics Manufacturing

Dixon Technologies, India’s leading electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, has announced plans to acquire a 51% stake in Kunshan Q Tech Microelectronics (India) Pvt Ltd, the local arm of Chinese camera module maker Q Tech. The deal marks Dixon’s entry into the high-potential camera and fingerprint sensor module segment, catering to mobile, IoT, and automotive devices.

The move is in line with Dixon’s ambition to become a full-stack electronics component manufacturer, moving beyond assembly to value-added, component-level manufacturing under the Make in India and PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) schemes.

Deal Rationale : Backward Integration and Tech Leverage

Kunshan Q Tech, headquartered in China, is a major global supplier of camera modules for smartphones and smart devices. Its Indian unit will now serve as a joint venture platform for Dixon to manufacture:

• Camera modules

• Fingerprint recognition modules

• Optical sensors

  
  

This will not only reduce Dixon’s dependence on imports but also enhance its localisation value for OEM clients such as Samsung, Xiaomi, and domestic smartphone makers. The JV will benefit from Q Tech’s IP, R&D support, and global sourcing capabilities, while Dixon brings local manufacturing infrastructure and deep supply chain access.

Applications Across Mobile, IoT, and Auto Segments

The partnership is expected to serve high-volume verticals, including:

• Smartphones and tablets

• Wearables and smart home devices

• Electric vehicles and automotive electronics

India’s rising demand for camera-based solutions, biometric security, and connected devices positions this JV as a timely bet to capture growing domestic and export demand.

Dixon’s Expansion into Components Accelerates

This is the latest in a series of moves by Dixon to diversify from EMS into component manufacturing, which has higher margins and strategic value. The company has already entered partnerships in semiconductors, laptop manufacturing, and LED chips. The Q Tech deal enhances its long-term competitiveness and supports the vision of creating India-based component ecosystems.

By leveraging Q Tech’s expertise and investing in R&D and automation, Dixon aims to scale high-precision camera module production, a segment currently dominated by imports from China, Taiwan, and Korea.

Final Word

Dixon Technologies' 51% acquisition of Kunshan Q Tech’s Indian unit marks a pivotal step in India’s electronics manufacturing roadmap. It strengthens the country’s supply chain in opto-electronics, aligns with self-reliance goals, and gives Dixon a clear edge in a high-growth, IP-driven market.

The success of this partnership could set a precedent for more international-tech and Indian-manufacturing joint ventures in the years to come.