India Mobile Manufacturing
PM Modi to open India Mobile Congress 2025; 6G, satellite tech in focus
Union Minister for Telecommunications Jyotiraditya Scindia and Minister of State for Telecommunications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar will also be present for various sessions during the four-day event
 "PM Modi to open India Mobile Congress 2025; 6G, satellite tech in focus")
Dixon rises 4% on camera module foray; brokerages decode stock strategy
Nomura believes Dixon Technologies' latest move to acquire a 51 per cent stake in Q-Tech's India unit is strategically sound and earnings accretive.
 "Dixon rises 4% on camera module foray; brokerages decode stock strategy")
Apple taps Tata for iPhone repairs as company expands India role: Report
In its latest partnership expansion, Tata is taking over the mandate from an Indian unit of Taiwan's Wistron, ICT Service Management Solutions
 "Apple taps Tata for iPhone repairs as company expands India role: Report")
Buy Dixon, Samvardhana as US tariffs may boost electronics exports: Nomura
Nomura pointed out that India is strategically positioned to capitalise on these changes, especially as the US looks to adjust its approach to trade with India, particularly in electronics
 "Buy Dixon, Samvardhana as US tariffs may boost electronics exports: Nomura")
India's May exports rise 9.1%; merchandise imports up 7.7% at $61.91 bn
Merchandise imports in the same month rose 7.7 per cent year-on-year to $61.91 billion - widening the trade deficit to $23.78 billion
 "India's May exports rise 9.1%; merchandise imports up 7.7% at $61.91 bn")
PLI for mobiles has choked production growth: Zetwerk's Josh Foulger
It suggested that a PLI 2.0 for mobile phones should be modelled on the revamped PLI for IT hardware so that incentives are linked to value addition to avoid the failures of the first scheme
 "PLI for mobiles has choked production growth: Zetwerk's Josh Foulger")
Mobile PLI: Only the long-game matters
Rather than solely focusing on boosting exports, India should aim to become a global supplier of key components
 "Mobile PLI: Only the long-game matters")
Centre slashes import duty on mobile phone components from 15% to 10%
This comes just a day before the Centre is scheduled to announce its Interim Budget 2024 in Parliament
 "Centre slashes import duty on mobile phone components from 15% to 10%")
Govt looking to cut import duty on mobile phone components: Report
A decision on the cuts will be taken by the finance ministry when it finalises the budget, the two people said
 "Govt looking to cut import duty on mobile phone components: Report")
TMS Ep549: Mobile manufacturing, telecom tax, Andrew Holland, space station
Will Google's Pixel move make India a major smartphone producer? Are telcos in trouble again? What is Andrew Holland's take on the markets? What is a space station? All answers here
 "TMS Ep549: Mobile manufacturing, telecom tax, Andrew Holland, space station")
Good news: As input costs drop, TVs and mobile phones may get cheaper
The decline in input costs is also expected to help manufacturers increase their profit margins
 "Good news: As input costs drop, TVs and mobile phones may get cheaper")
Q&A: Mobile makers better prepared for 5G, says Qualcomm India president
How prepared are mobile makers for 5G? Will the price fall in the sub-Rs 10,000 segment? Qualcomm India President Rajen Vagadia answers key questions in an exclusive interview with Surajeet Das Gupta
 "Q&A: Mobile makers better prepared for 5G, says Qualcomm India president")
Taiwanese giant Wistron exceeds PLI investment obligation in just 8 months
Apple manufacturer invests Rs 1,255 crore in India factory
 "Taiwanese giant Wistron exceeds PLI investment obligation in just 8 months")
India's economic revival: PLI scheme likely to take center stage
16 schemes from equal numbers of companies have been approved to boost local production, value addition and, consequently, export of mobile phones.
 "India's economic revival: PLI scheme likely to take center stage")
Budget 2021: Mobile phone makers slam higher duty on China imports
However, auto parts makers welcome it as a step that will help localisation
 "Budget 2021: Mobile phone makers slam higher duty on China imports")
Return of rent-seeking
PLI schemes have already set off the expected lobbying
PLI scheme to help India pip China in mobile manufacturing: Minister
Telecommunications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government was looking to make India a hub of other electronic products
 "PLI scheme to help India pip China in mobile manufacturing: Minister")
Govt's mobile manufacturing booster plan: Will iPhone get cheaper in India?
Analysts say the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme will turn Apple's fortunes in India. Will iPhone be more affordable for Indians? Listen to the podcast to know more
 "Govt's mobile manufacturing booster plan: Will iPhone get cheaper in India?")
Mobile companies commit Rs 11,000 cr investment under PLI scheme: ICEA
According to the estimates of India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), mobile phone companies will increase devices production in the country to around Rs 27.5 trillion
Apple vendors, Samsung propose Rs 11 trn mobile phone production in India
"Foreign companies that have submitted proposals for the scheme include Samsung, Foxconn Hon Hai, Rising Star, Wistron and Pegatron," the source said
 "Apple vendors, Samsung propose Rs 11 trn mobile phone production in India")
