Electronics

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.

Design, IP key to India's factory future: Dixon's Atul Lall at BS Manthan

Can India truly become a global electronics powerhouse? And what will it take to move from assembling devices to owning intellectual property?

LG Electronics India Q3 results: Net profit down 61.6% due to subdued sales

LG Electronics India posts 61.6% drop in Q3FY26 net profit as subdued demand, higher input costs and currency headwinds weigh on margins

India AI Mission warns no fees needed for AI Impact Summit registration

The India AI Mission has issued an alert warning participants that no fee is charged for registration, participation or speaking at the AI Impact Summit starting February 16 in New Delhi

Govt likely to clear seven proposals worth ₹11,000 crore under ECMS

The Centre is likely to approve five to seven more applications under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme, with cumulative investment of nearly ₹11,150 crore

PLI and improving demand to favour electronics MSMEs: SME Tracker

PLI-led manufacturing push and improving domestic demand are expected to drive double-digit growth for electronics MSMEs, with margins seeing modest expansion

India-EU free trade pact: iPhone shift hits India's EU electronics exports

But $50 billion export aim holds as EU smartphone shipments drop after Apple's US pivot

Meity may cut compliance timeline for key DPDP rules to 12 months

Proposed move to shorten implementation time to 12 months from 18 months is likely to face resistance from industry players

India's electronics exports cross $47 billion in 2025 on iPhone push

The next leg to $55 billion is tied to policy clarity and tariff risks

'India's electronics sector moving towards strategic indispensability'

An MNC presentation weighs India's position while pointing out that the world is 'now dependent' on Chinese supply chain

Electronics exports hit ₹4 trillion in 2025, set to rise further: Vaishnaw

Electronics exports from the country have crossed Rs 4 lakh crore in 2025 and are expected to grow when four semiconductor plants begin production this year, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said. According to official estimates, electronic production reached around Rs 11.3 crore and exports were to the tune of Rs 3.3 lakh crore in 2024-25. "Electronics exports crossed Rs 4 lakh crore in 2025, creating jobs and bringing foreign exchange. Momentum will continue in 2026 as four semiconductor plants come into commercial production," Vaishnaw said in a social media post on Monday. The mobile phone industry dominates the country's electronics manufacturing sector at present. According to industry estimates, more than 25 lakh people are employed in the electronics sector. The minister shared a report which states that iPhone exports from India have hit Rs 2.03 lakh crore in 2025, which is almost double that of Rs 1.1 lakh crore Apple exported in the calendar year 2024. According to

Samsung forecasts record profit surge as AI-driven chip prices soar

The results highlight how chip prices have rocketed as chipmakers scramble to keep up with demand for memory chips used in servers, personal computers and mobile devices to meet AI needs

Electronics industry targets 16 products to reduce import dependence

ICEA response to PM's 100-product manufacturing push

Motherson secures PLI incentives for electronics components manufacturing

Auto components major Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd on Monday said its arm Motherson Electronic Components Pvt Ltd has secured incentives under the government's production linked incentive scheme. Under the latest approvals, MECPL (Motherson Electronic Components Pvt Ltd) has been included among the beneficiaries of the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), for the production of enclosures for the consumer electronics industry, Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (SAMIL) said in a regulatory filing. These incentives are for six years -- from FY26 to FY31, with an expected cumulative investment of Rs 1,900 crore over the investment period, it added. "MECPL is looking to create over 5,000 employment opportunities at its plant in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, during the course of these incentives," SAMIL said. Motherson's inclusion in the ECMS initiative reflects its strong capabilities