Overview

ECIL was set up under the Department of Atomic Energy on 11th April 1967. The initial accent was on total self reliance. ECIL was engage in the design,development,manufacture and marketing of sevral products with emphasis on three technology lines viz.Computers, control system and Communications. The compuer group was one of the most important but troubled Business Groups of the ECIL.

History (1969-1975)
The computer division was formed very soon after the inception of ECIL in 1969. CMG was formed to develop indigenously the digital computers needed for the Nuclear programmes and for the Country. Till 1975, the computer division ,like ECIL as a whole followed rigidly a policy of self reliance.

1978-84
Dr. Raos successor, Mr. Vijayakar tried to reverse the policy of self reliance through collaboration under a phased manufacturing programme and compete head on with the new manufactures in the country.

Post 1984
In May ,1984, Mr. Vijayakar also had left ECIL and became the secretary of DOE. A new computer policy was announced. Imports duties were reduced subsequently. ECIL was encouraged to enter into tie -ups for Mainframes so that it could quickly produce and market such large machines.

To contributeto the country in achieving self reliance in Strategic Electronics.

Mission
ECILs mission is to consolidate its status as a valued National assets in the area of Strategic Electronics with specific focus on Atomic Energy, Defence, and Security.

Strength
The company has virtual monopoly in certain
defence related products Continuous innovation in R&D and process innovation.

The company is having excellent infrastructure and skilled

people.

Rising private participation in electronic and defense production. Low Cost Carriers Fuel Demand for Aircraft As a PSU decision making is delayed due to various formalities involved.

Indian market offers opportunities for:Outsourcing Joint Ventures Companies with unique technologies especially with control instrumentation or services India is looking for Technology transfer Strategic alliances/ partnering in the field of Design, machining and manufacturing of equipment

Private Electronic companies from foreign.

With the downtrend in import tariff, the domestic industry is not in a position to compete with foreign suppliers due to higher overhead low volumes, inferior technology and quality.