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India Needs Not a Hundred, But Thousands of Chip Diversified Companies 

Can India build a semiconductor ecosystem beyond fabs? Indiesemic believes thousands of diversified chip companies are needed to make that possible. India’s semiconductor push is...

“We Aim To Make Quantum Computing More Visible, Understandable, And Open To Build On” – L Venkata Subramaniam, Qbit Force

From building India’s first open quantum hardware ecosystem to assembling a working quantum computer in just four months, Qbit Force is redefining how deep...

“A Made-In-India Robotic PCB Soldering System That Automates The Through-Hole Soldering Process!” – Shrikrushna Kakade, Nikesh Gondchawar, And Nikhil Kakade, SlightGen Solutions LLP

Electronics manufacturing is complex, and automation often comes at a high cost. To bridge this gap and offer a more affordable solution in India,...

“Enterprise Computing Is Shifting From CPU to GPU And Now Toward NPU-Based Systems ” – Navdeep Narula, Ingram Micro, India

The shift from CPU to GPU to NPU-based computing is redefining today’s enterprise endpoints. In an exclusive conversation, Navdeep Narula from Ingram Micro discusses...

India’s Robotics Push Opens New Hardware Opportunities

How do you build India’s physical AI future when critical robot components still come from overseas? Niqo Robotics reveals where the gaps remain.  India’s push...

How A Material Thinner Than Human Hair Could Transform EV Batteries And Electronics – Gadhadar Reddy, NoPo Nanotechnologies

What if a material 200,000 times thinner than a human hair could transform EV batteries, semiconductors, and advanced electronics? NoPo Nanotechnologies is making that...

“Build Strong Startups, and Funding Will Follow”- Raja Rajeev Kumar, IIT Startups, LaxmiRamaVarma Holdings International and ChromoSoul Ventures

While AI and software startups attract attention and capital, electronics ventures often struggle for both. Raja Rajeev Kumar from IIT Startups, LaxmiRamaVarma Holdings International...

“We are building humanoid robots that can replicate human tasks.”- Athil Krishna, iHUB Robotics

This Indian startup is building humanoid robots from scratch. Athil Krishna of iHUB Robotics speaks with Nidhi Agarwal from Electronics For You about the...

“Meaningful learning happens when you start small and build through hands-on experience.”- Sandeep Patil, Yudu Robotics and RedNerds

As robotics education shifts toward hands-on learning, integrated hardware-and-software platforms are becoming essential. Sandeep Patil from Yudu Robotics and RedNerds discusses with EFY's Nidhi...

“Nodes Above 28nm Should Enter Commercial Production By 2028, 28nm Expected By 2029” – Shri Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary, MeitY, and CEO of...

Launched in 2021 and operationalised in 2022, the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is driving India’s ambition to build a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem spanning manufacturing,...

HYKON: Building for Energy Markets Before They Exist 

As India’s power ecosystem undergoes rapid change, innovators are being pushed to rethink how energy is generated, stored and delivered. In a sector where most...

“With Coordinated Governance, Multi-Layered Security, And Industry-Focused Infrastructure Management, Electronics City Supports Ease Of Doing Business” – V Sriram Kumar, ELCIA

Driving collaboration, skilling, and innovation, how is ELCIA transforming Electronics City into a globally competitive manufacturing hub while bridging industry gaps and enabling MSME...

Industry's Buzz

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India-EU FTA Could Bring More Lithuanian Electronics Firms To India

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Lithuanian electronics and laser makers are looking to India for business, with existing telematics assembly ties and the proposed India-EU FTA adding to their...

US-China Tech War Complicates SK Hynix’s Expansion Plans

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SK hynix’s US subsidiary, Solidigm plans to invest $45 billion for two NAND plants in Marcy, New York. As US officials hold approval on chipmaking...

Smarten Power Systems Creates 77.4% Revenue Growth in First Fiscal

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Smarten Power Systems designs and assembles power backup and solar energy products Smarten Power Systems Limited’s first half of FY27 marked a 77.4% year-on-year growth...
PM Modi and Polish PM Donald Tusk

India And Poland Explore Defence Electronics Partnerships

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Defence electronics and space hardware could open fresh avenues for India and Poland, but how far can their technology partnerships go? India and Poland are...

JIC to Sell Its Chip Materials Arm to Mitsui Chemicals for More Than $8B

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Mitsui chemicals is also looking to expand its chip materials business. The company currently has a market capitalisation of 800 billion yen ($5.05 billion). Japan’s...

Learn From Leaders

Pravin Patel, Founder and Chairman, Brio Agri, India

“Our goal is not to replace farmers, but to empower them with better tools,...

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In an exclusive interaction with EFY's Saba Aafreen, Pravin Patel, Founder and Chairman of Brio Agri, discusses building hydroponics and controlled-environment agriculture in India,...

Does India’s Chip Packaging Growth Need Local Materials At Scale?

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What will it take for specialised semiconductor materials manufacturing to grow in India? Packaging volumes will be a key factor as OSAT facilities move...
Ronak Kumar Samantray, Founder, TM2Space Technologies Pvt Ltd.

“Our goal is to build data centres in space.” – Ronak Kumar Samantray, TM2Space

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A space startup aims to build orbital data centres, letting users run AI models and store data on satellites while also supplying satellite hardware...

India’s Photonics Puzzle Is Finally Coming Together 

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Can India turn its scattered photonics capabilities into a stronger industry? A new association aims to connect the ecosystem and strengthen the domestic value...
Jin Bains, CEO, Mini-Circuits

Mini-Circuits CEO Jin Bains on Navigating High-Frequency Component SWaP-C Constraints, Emerging Markets, and Career...

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In this exclusive, Jin Bains, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mini-Circuits, explains in a conversation with Dilin Anand of EFY about areas of emerging...

Startups

Vimag Labs’ Magnet-Free Motors Set To Redefine EV Efficiency

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Can software replace rare-earth materials? This Bengaluru startup uses virtual magnets to eliminate traditional permanent magnets, boosting EV motor efficiency up to 95 per...

Pine Labs Q2 FY27 Profit Soars 6.5x

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Pine labs said that it processes 25 million transactions per day, a 22 per cent increase from the previous year. Fintech company Pine Labs, reported...
Dr Venkata Sai Kiran, Founder, Red Balloon Aerospace

How Near-Space Platforms Could Revolutionise Broadband Connectivity – Dr Venkata Sai Kiran, Red Balloon...

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As nations explore high-altitude platforms for communication, surveillance, and scientific research, Red Balloon Aerospace is developing super-pressure balloons, tethered aerostats, and airships for near-space...
Manish Seth, Founder, Vimag Labs

Beyond Rare-Earth Magnets: How Vimag Labs Is Reimagining Electric Motors – Manish Seth, Vimag...

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Can software replace rare earth magnets in electric motors? Manish Seth of Vimag Labs speaks to EFY’s Nitisha Dubey about Virtual Magnet Technology, which...
Pavan Kosaraju, Founder of AquaExchange

“Our AI Predicts Shrimp Disease Three To Four Days Before Visible Symptoms Appear.”- Pavan...

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An agritech startup has built AI- and IoT-powered solutions that help shrimp farmers monitor ponds, detect diseases early, automate feeding, and reduce operational risks....