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“Automotive Is Currently Dominant; Infrastructure, ICT, Factory Automation Poised For Growth” – Narayan Kumar, Divisional Director, Panasonic Life Solutions India

In a discussion with EFY, Narayan Kumar, Divisional Director of Panasonic Life Solutions India's Industrial Devices Division (INDD), shared insights on the company's strategy...

“Leasing Companies Critical For EV Adoption In The B2B Vertical” – Brajendra Singh Tomar, CEO And Founder Of Finayo

Why do electric rickshaws outsell L-category electric three-wheelers in rural and semi-rural areas? Is there potential for change? Brajendra Singh Tomar, CEO and Founder...

“Cyber attack On A Vehicle Is An Attack On The OEM’s Image” – Naresh Neelakantan, Head of Cyber Security at Global Nexus

With the ongoing rapid evolution in the automotive arena, are cyberattack threats also increasing? Moreover, are software defined vehicles (SDVs) equipped to counter these...

“Drones Represent High Technology And Are High-Ticket Items” – Pradeep Palelli, Co-Founder and CEO at Thanos Technologies

Three thousand – not a nod to Iron Man's love for his daughter, but the annual production capacity of spraying agri-drones at Thanos Technologies’...

“Our Patent Technologies Contribute To The Advancement Of EV Industry” – Ratul Borah, Founder & CEO, Elecnovo

During an interaction with Nitisha Dubey from EFY, Ratul Borah of Elecnovo Private Limited, talks about his patent technologies and future growth strategies… Q. Please...

“30-40% Of Our Operations Are Outside India, But We Are Working Towards Greater Self-Reliance” – Mukesh Vasani, CEO, Aimtron Group

In a conversation with EFY’s Nitisha Dubey, Aimtron Group CEO Mukesh Vasani highlighted key manufacturing features and global expansion strategies. Q. What milestones mark Aimtron...

“Think E2W Market Is Crowded, Then Look At The E-Rickshaw Market!” – Gopal Jaidka, Director of Jaidka Power Systems

There are over 150 brands claiming to manufacture electric two-wheelers in India, with new ones continually entering the fray. Is this saturation, or is...

“We Aim To Create One Village-Level Drone Entrepreneur And One Agri-Entrepreneur Across India” – Preet Sandhuu, Co-Founder of AVPL

Being essential in agriculture, drone operation is not an amateur’s job. In a discussion with EFY’s Nitisha, Preet Sandhuu, Co-Founder of AVPL, discusses the...

“In Cities Like Muzaffarnagar, Consumers Prefer Low-Speed EVs”

How are electric vehicle sales faring in India’s Tier-3 cities? Are low-speed Chinese scooters impacting the sales of legacy OEMs? Pankaj Kumar Gupta, a...

Formula Racing Students Teams To PMSM Motors With 97% Efficiency

What can four students from Formula Racing teams accomplish? Why would they shift from creating an electric two-wheeler brand to tackling the rigorous B2B...

“In A Nutshell, EVs Provide Businesses With Better Financial Stability And Predictability” – Maxson Lewis Managing Director & CEO, Magenta Mobility

In an interview with Nitisha from EFY (before the Budget), Maxson Lewis of Magenta Mobility, explained how electric vehicles are transforming logistics by reducing...

“The Core Issue With ADAS Is Not Just Automotive Technol­ogy But An AI Challenge”

India’s roads push ADAS to its limits. Can we innovate solutions and lead in safer driving? In this Q&A, EFY’s Mukul Kumar explores this...

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...
(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...
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...
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...