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Electronics push: Centre gets ₹8,000 cr proposals for components scheme

The scheme, which will run for six years starting from this financial year, started accepting applications for three months starting May 1

Shrinking profit margins hit popular 'Make in India' trade in electronics

As companies boost spending, some investors are questioning whether market demand is keeping pace with the flood of investments

World's first silicon-free computer proves potential for future replacement

Researchers have built a computer from scratch without silicon, a "milestone" in showing that it is possible to one day replace the material that fuelled the bulk of technology advancements over the past half a century, by making devices smaller and faster. Built at a nanofabrication unit at The Pennsylvania State University in the US, the research team has demonstrated the successful working of the world's first CMOS computer made using two-dimensional materials, which are paper-thin, but at the nano-level. It is described in a paper in the journal Nature. 'Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor', or CMOS, is widely used in designing electronic circuits. It consumes low power and accommodates more components. The development is acknowledged as pioneering and a starting point in creating not just alternatives to silicon, but a roadmap for a new generation of still smaller, more flexible electronics. Saptarshi Das, professor of engineering science and mechanics at the The Pennsylva

Govt to set up electronics manufacturing cluster worth ₹417 cr in Noida

The cluster will be developed by YEIDA over 200 acres and aims to attract ₹2,500 crore in investments while generating 15,000 jobs with plug-and-play infra for MSMEs and startups

21k jobs in audio electronics at risk due to China rare earth curbs: Elcina

Over 21,000 jobs are at risk in the country's audio electronics segment due to restrictions imposed by China on the export of rare earth metals, according to an estimate shared by industry body ELCINA with the government. In April, China implemented strict export licensing on rare earth elements like terbium and dysprosium which are key inputs for high-performance NdFeB (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) magnets used in consumer electronics. The country's oldest electronics industry body said that the move has disrupted global supply chains, hitting India's fast-growing hearables and wearables sector hard and the device makers are switching to import fully assembled speaker modules from China. "This creates a regressive trend-from component manufacturing back to finished good imports dependency. Over 5,000-6,000 direct jobs and 15,000 indirect jobs are at risk in speaker and audio component manufacturing especially in Noida and South India," Elcina stated in the report. Elcina estimates that t

Electronics Mart India shares soar 18%; sees record surge on heavy volumes

Electronics Mart India shares rose over 18 per cent to see the steepest rise ever amid heavy volumes

Dixon partners with Signify to form joint venture for lighting OEM business

Dixon Technologies and Signify India will jointly set up a new domestic entity to manufacture lighting products, with the transaction expected to close by November 30, 2025

Tata Electronics, BEL sign MoU to develop local semiconductor solutions

The two firms also intend to jointly develop manufacturing solutions for BEL's products by leveraging shared knowledge, best practices, and technical resources, Tata Electronics said

Tougher rules on China tech deals put India's electronics sector on edge

India's electronics ambitions face delays as tighter scrutiny on Chinese tech partnerships stalls critical joint ventures ahead of a key manufacturing deadline

India's semiconductor ecosystem takes shape with $21 billion pipeline

The tough act starts now, to build and scale up, and emerge as a global chip hub

Global giants may eye a slice of Tamil Nadu's 2 million laptop tender

With a Rs 2,000-cr budget, TN invites bids to supply 1 mn laptops in phase one of a two-year plan; Microsoft, Intel, Dell, and others in talks ahead of June deadline

Electronic parts PLI: Govt may clear 1st lot of eligible players in a month

The ministry is also working on revamping the design-linked incentive (DLI) scheme, which is part of the semiconductor mission, and has so far had a subdued response

Airtel's Sunil Mittal in talks to buy 49% stake in Haier India for $2 bn

Bharti Airtel's Sunil Mittal has partnered with private equity firm Warburg Pincus to acquire the stake Haier India, and a deal could be signed in a few weeks, Bloomberg reported

IPO-bound LG Electronics India begins work on new $600 mn Andhra plant

IPO-bound electronics manufacturer will invest $600 million in the plant located in Sri City, close to the South Indian city of Chennai

Intel India, IndiaAI Mission tie up to bolster AI capabilities and skilling

Intel India and the government's IndiaAI mission have joined hands to launch an initiative focused on bolstering AI capabilities and skills nationwide. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to empower young individuals, professionals, startups, and public sector leaders, enabling them to leverage AI's potential for societal advancement and effective governance. "The MoU outlines a framework for cooperation between Intel India and IndiaAI Mission to drive focused initiatives that will enable students, startups, and public sector leaders to develop and apply AI skills and competencies for social impact and good governance," a company statement said. The collaboration will focus on four key programmes: YuvaAI, StartupAI, IndiaAI Dialogues, and enabling Bhashini for scaling to remote regions. YuvaAI, through the Intel AI for Youth programme, will enable school students to develop AI-enabled solutions with social impact. StartupAI will support AI

Philips eyes strong double-digit growth as India nears top-five market spot

Philips is expecting double-digit growth in the short to mid-term in India, a "key market" for the Dutch multinational, a top company official said on Tuesday. India has the potential to come into its top five markets over the next five years, helped by the double-digit CAGR growth here, said Vidyut Kaul, Head of Personal Health, Philips Growth Region (JAPAC, ISC, META & LATAM). The company is encouraging domestic sourcing not only for the local markets but also for its global markets, he added. "We have committed to India being the key market, and we have been both for personal health products as well as our med tech products. We do a lot of sourcing out of India. So, that continues with the ambition. So, we continue to look at opportunities to scale back," Kaul told PTI. In India, Philips operates in the personal health business, including the beauty and grooming segment, where it has various products like hair dryers, hair straighteners, hair brushes, beard trimmers etc. Its ...

Electronics & semiconductor body names Ruchir Dixit as chairperson

India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) on Monday announced a new Executive Council and named Ruchir Dixit as its Chairperson for FY2025-26. IESA is an industry body for the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing sector in India. "India Electronics and Semiconductor Association announces new Executive Council, Ruchir Dixit Named as Chairperson for FY2025-26," IESA said in a release. Six new leaders were elected to the Executive Council, including Akshay Aggarwal, Senior Director of Engineering at MediaTech; Hemang Shah, Senior Director Government Affairs at Applied Materials; Pradeep Kumar Vajram, Managing Partner at 7Rays; Raghu Panicker, Chief Executive Officer of Kaynes SemiCon; Sundeep Gupta, MD India & VP Central R&D at Alphawave Semi, and Vivek Tyagi, Managing Director of Sales at Analog Devices. "Continuing EC members from last year are Navin Bishnoi (Elected as Vice Chairperson), Rajeev Khushu, Sanjeev Keskar (Elected as Treasurer), Veerappan VV ...

Dixon to make electronic components; Tata Electronics may invest Rs 2K cr

Electronics manufacturing services company Dixon Technologies will foray into the electronics component manufacturing space and use them for captive requirements before looking at exports, a senior company official said. According to sources, Tata Electronics is likely to invest Rs 2,000 crore for electronics components manufacturing under the Rs 23,000 crore incentive scheme launched by the government. Tata Electronics declined to comment on the query sent in this regard. Talking about the electronics component manufacturing scheme (ECMS) Dixon CEO Atul Lal said electronics component is the next phase of growth for the company. "We have already rolled out a project for display modules. We are evaluating various other component categories like camera modules, mechanical enclosures and also lithium ion batteries. So we are seriously evaluating and we will be deeply participating in ECMS," Lal said. He said initially the components will be produced for captive usage and will be expa

Tamil Nadu claims 41% share as electronics exports surge 53 % to new high

Tamil Nadu has achieved a "historic high" of USD 14.65 billion in electronics exports for the financial year 202425, up by 53 per cent over the same period of the previous financial year, Industries Minister T R B Rajaa said on Wednesday. The USD 14.65 billion accounts for 41.23 per cent of India's total electronics exports, he said. In the previous financial year (FY 202324), Tamil Nadu recorded USD 9.56 billion in electronics expost, Rajaa said in a social media post. Karnataka came second with total electronics exports of USD 7.85 billion, about 22.09 per cent of India's overall electronics exports. "That's Tamil Nadu, under the Dravidian Model of governance of our Chief Minister, M K Stalin. This is just the beginning. USD 100 billion in electronics exports, here we come," he said. Uttar Pradesh secured the third rank with USD 5.26 billion in electronics exports, followed by Maharashtra with USD 3.51 billion, Gujarat with USD 1.85 billion, Telangana with USD 641.56 million, a

Tamil Nadu tops electronics exports driven by Apple; up 53% in FY25

This comes after the state posted a 78 per cent increase in exports last year, from $5.37 billion in 2022-23