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“India Offers Exceptional Access To Talent In Silicon Design, Software Engineering, AI Development” – Ford Tamer, Lattice Semiconductor

Recognising India’s design potential, Lattice Semiconductor has established an R&D centre in Pune to develop innovative FPGA solutions. In an exclusive conversation with EFY’s...

“We Ensure Secure Data Storage User Control And Permission-Based Access For Urban Surveys” – Shubham Baranwal, Nirbus Technologies

Data collection, mapping, and surveying are key trends in today's technology landscape. However, ensuring data accuracy, maintaining privacy, and safeguarding security remain critical challenges....

“Our Technology Enables Faster Ion Movement Through The Electrolyte While Maintaining Thermal Stability Within The Battery Pack”- Ameen Khan, Flextron

Just 10 minutes! Can an electric two-wheeler possibly be fast-charged in that time frame? From achieving this to addressing major challenges fleet operators face,...

“Many Startups Selected Under DLI Are Part Of SFAL’s Portfolio” – Sridhar Kaip, SFAL

With a vision to enable companies to develop semiconductor IPs in India, the Semiconductor Fabless Accelerator Labs (SFAL) has incubated five fabless design startups...

“Our Chargers Are Fully Interoperable and Compatible with All Vehicles” – Anshuman Divyanshu, Exicom

Battery safety and longevity, the effects of charging and discharging, and various safeguards and features are among the most critical considerations for a battery...

“We Differentiate Ourselves By Producing Radio Frequency PCBs For Wireless Communication Devices” – Khushal Panchal, PCB Power

With technology and policy support, Indian PCB manufacturing is at a turning point. Can innovation and scale match global giants? PCB Power leads the...

“To Compensate For Telangana’s Lack Of A Wet Port,Our Incentives Help ESDM And Semiconductor Companies Offset Logistics Expenses…” – Jayesh Ranjan, ITE&C

Despite logistics challenges, how is Telangana securing billion-dollar investments in electronics? Will the state unveil a new semiconductor policy soon? Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, from...

“Acquisitions That Help Address Gaps In Our Design Capabilities….. Interest Us” – Shrinivas Kulkarni, Cyient DLM

Over the past five years, Cyient DLM (formerly Rangsons Electronics), a subsidiary of Cyient Limited, has rapidly expanded its footprint in the design-led manufacturing...

“Many Companies Avoid Pack Testing And Validation Because It Is Time-Consuming” – Akshay Kashyap, Greenfuel Energy

Battery pack reliability goes beyond cell quality—it relies on precise engineering, thorough testing, and tailored thermal management. In a conversation with EFY’s Nitisha Dubey,...

“If A Hacking Attempt Is Detected, The System Automatically Secures Or Erases Critical Data To Prevent Breaches”- Sambit Parida, IG Drones

From handling defence-specific tasks with or without human intervention to withstanding extreme weather, how capable are drones? What if someone tries to hack sensitive...

“Government Intervention And Policies To Prevent Lithium-Ion Batteries From Entering The Unorganised Sector Is Equally Important” – Gaurav Dolwani, LICO Materials

As the demand for cleaner energy grows, lithium-ion battery recycling becomes crucial. Gaurav Dolwani of LICO Materials discusses its future and the role of...

“Maintenance Is Becoming A Potential Parallel Revenue Stream With Increasing Installations” – Daiichi Jitsugyo India

Aiming to capture India’s growing semiconductor market, Daiichi Jitsugyo India (DJK) focuses on minimal maintenance revenue and expanding after-sales support. DJK’s Shigenori Yuki, RS...

Industry's Buzz

Anoop Kumar Rai Takes Charge as BEL Director (Marketing)

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Beyond defence applications, Rai has driven BEL’s diversification into civilian infrastructure Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has appointed Anoop Kumar Rai as its Director (Marketing), effective...

BEL Appoints Ambrish Tripathi as Director (Human Resources)

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Tripathi’s appointment comes as BEL continues to expand its capabilities across defence and strategic technologies Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has appointed Ambrish Tripathi as Director...

Suzlon Adds 250 MW Torrent Order, Crosses 1.1 GW in FY27 Orders 

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Suzlon has secured a 250 MW wind energy order from Torrent Green Energy, taking their cumulative partnership to more than 1.3 GW across three...
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India to Revise Semiconductor Rules Within Two Months, Says Piyush Goyal 

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The planned changes aim to simplify approvals and make it easier for semiconductor manufacturers to source equipment and components from global suppliers.  India will amend...

North American EMS Book-to-Bill Ratio Rises to 1.29 in July 2026

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The Association cautioned that month-to-month movements can be affected by seasonality and short-term volatility The North American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector recorded a book-to-bill...

Learn From Leaders

(L-R) Nikesh Gondchawar, Strategic & Technical Advisor – Robotics Manufacturing; Shrikrushna Kakade, Founder Partner; Nikhil Kakade, Senior Technical Advisor – Robotics & Control Systems, SlightGen Solutions LLP

“A Made-In-India Robotic PCB Soldering System That Automates The Through-Hole Soldering Process!” – Shrikrushna...

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Electronics manufacturing is complex, and automation often comes at a high cost. To bridge this gap and offer a more affordable solution in India,...
Navdeep Narula, Executive Director, Client and Endpoint Solutions, Ingram Micro, India

“Enterprise Computing Is Shifting From CPU to GPU And Now Toward NPU-Based Systems ”...

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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

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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...
Gadhadar Reddy, CEO and Founder, NoPo Nanotechnologies

How A Material Thinner Than Human Hair Could Transform EV Batteries And Electronics –...

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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...
Raja Rajeev Kumar, Mentor at IIT Startups, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, LaxmiRamaVarma Holdings International, and Founder and CEO, ChromoSoul Ventures

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

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

Startups

(L to R) C2i Semiconductors Founders—Vikram Gakhar, Founder & Director, Mixed Signal; Preetam Tadeparthy, Founder, CTO, VP, Engineering; Ram Anant, Founder & CEO; B.S. Dattatreya, Founder & Director, Power

Bengaluru Startup Targets AI Data Centre Power Delivery

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C2i is building power systems that can help AI servers use electricity more efficiently and reliably. Two friends, Ram Anant and Preetam Tadeparthy, were working...
Akshar Vastarpara, Founder and CEO, Vicharak

“Our SBCs Are Designed As Complete Edge-Computing Platforms That Combine Everything On A Single...

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An Indian startup builds affordable edge AI boards for robots, drones, and industry, positioning them as Raspberry Pi alternatives. In an EFY interview with...
(L-R) Sri Kusulu Devalla, Co-Founder and Hetendra Singh Rathore, Founder, Segritech

“We don’t just sort fruit; we match every quality grade with the right buyer.”...

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An agritech startup has developed an AI-powered machine that sorts and grades fruits directly on farms, helping reduce post-harvest losses by connecting produce with...
Dr Naveen Yanduru, CEO, Axiro Semiconductor Private Limited

“India Can Lead In IP—If It BacksIts Own Builders”

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Axiro Semiconductor designs RF and satellite chips, ships millions worldwide, and retains its startup mindset while tackling complex technical challenges. In a conversation with...
Dr Sanjay Ahuja, Founder and CEO of Cionlabs, India

“We are solving India-specific challenges rather than offering generic ‘black box’ IoT solutions.”

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From hybrid mesh networking to AI-enabled edge devices, an Indian IoT startup is developing home-grown solutions to improve connectivity, strengthen privacy and support the...