Electronics

AI boom, West Asia crisis drive PCB shortage, raise electronics costs

The West Asia conflict and a surge in AI server demand have caused a shortage of printed circuit boards, a key hardware platform, which in turn has triggered a price rise in the electronics industry. This crunch in printed circuit boards (PCB) -- a hardware platform on which components are fixed in electronic products -- stems from rising material costs, supply chain disruptions in key shipping routes, and component diversion toward high-end artificial intelligence hardware. The shortage of PCBs comes at a critical juncture for Indian industry as several major investments amounting to over Rs 15,000 crore are in the pipeline under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) amid rising domestic demand. A senior official of electronics manufacturing services firm Syrma SGS told PTI that the recent strike of Iran on facilities in Saudi Arabia has triggered a shortage of some of the chemicals that are used for making PCBs. "The current quarter and the subsequent quarter wil

IT ministry to meet experts on children's digital safety on Thursday

The IT Ministry will meet experts on Thursday to discuss children's online safety, CSEAM, social media regulations and global approaches to protecting young internet users

India's electronics boom: How much is really being made at home?

India's electronics boom is undeniable. The bigger question is whether it's building a deep manufacturing ecosystem, or simply assembling products designed and supplied elsewhere

How Japan is making electricity from seawater and sewage

Can seawater and sewage really generate electricity? Japan believes they can. In this video, we explain how Japan's first osmotic power plant uses treated sewage and concentrated seawater.

Centre waives Customs duty on charger parts and battery machinery

Duty exemptions on display assembly and wireless charging components, along with expanded relief for lithium-ion cell machinery, aim to boost domestic manufacturing and value addition

Govt waives basic customs duty on key electronics manufacturing components

The government has waived basic customs duty on goods used in manufacture of display assemblies, lithium ion cell and inductor coil module as it looks to promote domestic production of electronic devices like smartphones, laptops, wearables and smart TVs. The finance ministry issued three separate notifications giving effect to the basic customs duty (BCD) waiver on the goods used in manufacture of the three key components used in electronic devices. This exemption is in line with the government's efforts to promote domestic electronics manufacturing under the PLI scheme. The duty waiver would reduce import dependence and strengthen the electronics ecosystem with local production. This exemption would be valid till March 31, 2029, the notifications said.

India's PCBA exports to China scripts a rare success story

Exports surge over 40-fold to $1.5 billion in FY26

Consumer durables retailer Sathya Agencies gets Sebi nod for ₹600-cr IPO

The South India-based consumer durables retailer plans to raise ₹600 crore through a fresh issue and an offer for sale to fund an acquisition, repay debt and meet corporate needs

Rising gadget prices renew consumer, OEMs interest in refurbished devices

As smartphone and gadget prices climb due to memory cost inflation, more Indian consumers are turning to refurbished devices, supported by organised platforms and OEM-backed programmes

Leaders in an Automated World

In this session, Sangeeta Singh, talks on automation, and provides career tips to the B-Schoolers. Note: The opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not represent any company.

India gains share in Apple AirPods production from China and Vietnam

India is steadily gaining ground in Apple's AirPods supply chain as Foxconn ramps up production at its Hyderabad facility

With $20 bn semiconductor push in the works, India may rival Asian peers

India plans to sharply raise semiconductor incentives as it seeks to strengthen chip manufacturing, supply chains and design capabilities

Electronics makers to cut output by 10-20% amid memory chip squeeze

A global memory chip crunch is forcing Indian electronics makers to cut output and raise prices, with premium devices taking priority over budget products

Govt body plans legal framework for AI companies, tech oversight

The proposed framework would establish clearer boundaries and regulatory sandboxes that AI products and services must not overstep, according to an official familiar with the discussions

'Samsung sees innovation, education as enabler of progress in India'

South Korean consumer electronics major Samsung sees innovation and education as both an enabler of progress and a catalyst for inclusion in India, according to its Southwest Asia Corporate Vice President SP Chun. The company, which increased its CSR commitment in India to Rs 193.89 crore for 2025-26, from Rs 144.48 crore in 2024-25, has helped 15 lakh people benefit from Samsung India's citizenship programmes. "As we complete three decades in India, we see innovation and education as both an enabler of progress and a catalyst for inclusion," Chun said in a statement. He further said, "The focus going forward is on how this potential is translated into meaningful impact at scale." At Samsung, Chun said, "We are committed to nurturing a generation of young innovators with the skills, creativity, and collaborative mindset which enables them to grow and address complex societal challenges and contribute to a more inclusive future." Over three years, Samsung said it has accelerated ..

Electronics exports catching up with oil products, shows govt data

India's electronics exports surge on smartphone demand, narrowing the gap with oil shipments to a record low and reshaping the country's export mix

Foxconn Q1 revenue jumps on strong demand, company cautions on geopolitics

Operations are expected to grow both quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year in the second quarter, with AI racks maintaining a continued growth trend, the company said

India's 220 million feature phone users want to upgrade to smartphone

But they are stuck as smartphone prices hit the roof; Scindia pushes for incentivising affordable phones

No local design capability, no ECMS payout, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says approvals and disbursals under ECMS may be revoked if firms fail to develop in-house design capabilities and meet quality standards

Govt clears 29 electronics component mfg proposals worth ₹7,104 crore

The government has approved 29 applications under the electronics component manufacturing scheme entailing cumulative investment of Rs 7,104 crore, a senior IT ministry official said on Monday. The Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) Secretary, S Krishnan, said the fresh investment proposal will create as many as 14,246 new jobs in the segment. The new applications will lead to the production of electronics components worth Rs 84,515 crore, he said. With this new set of approvals, Meity has approved a total of 75 applications.