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“It’s A Misconception That Startups Universally Pay Less” – Shashwath T. R. Of Mindgrove Technologies

For key roles and skill sets, compensation at startups often matches or even exceeds corporate standards, says Shashwath T.R. of Mindgrove Technologies in conversation...

“We Are Bridging The Gap Between College Labs And Real World Robotics”- Hitendra Valhe, Bhagyesh Tajne, Ecruxbot

Transforming basic robotics kits, a student-led startup is redefining a complete learning path, from beginner projects to AI-powered machines. How is that possible? Hitendra...

Building Fully Independent Semiconductor Supply Chains Within Each Geopolitical Bloc Is Impractical – Steve Sanghi, Microchip Technology

What lies ahead for semiconductors in 2026? With AI-driven momentum, resilient supply chains, a pragmatic ESG outlook, and sustained innovation, Microchip Technology’s CEO, Steve...

“ZeBox Actively Destroys Microbes In Real Time, Does Not Generate Ozone, And Is Safe For Continuous Use” – Dr Arindam Ghatak, Biomoneta

In a market ruled by filters and UV systems, a patented 'trap-and-kill' technology is powering Biomoneta’s Avata devices for critical care. But how? Founders...

“Lack Of Proper Testing And Investment In Quality Is Why Accidents And Failures Are More Common In EVs” – Deepak Singh Rawal, Hioki India

While EVs are growing by leaps and bounds in India, there have been multiple instances of fire accidents and battery failures from time to...

“We Have Trained Over 100 Soldiers, And These Drones Operate At High-Altitude Locations In Ladakh” – Gaurav Achha, BonV Aero

What if drones could deliver essential supplies to our army easily at the highest peaks, in extreme cold, and operate reliably where no vehicle...

“We Aim To Upskill And Train Engineers To Help Us Innovate The Next Generation Of Solutions For Customers Worldwide”- Vaidya Bharadwaj, TEL

How can universities and industry team up to build engineers ready for real-world design, fab operations, and advanced manufacturing? Answering this question, Vaidya Bharadwaj...

“Imagine Charging Your Electric Bike Or Cooking Dinner Without Ever Plugging In A Device”- Shivam Rajput, ElectraWireless

What if one could charge your electric bike, power your kitchen, and drive your car all without ever plugging in a single wire? Shivam...

“Each Board Undergoes 100% Electrical And Visual Testing”- Anurag Dhoot, Epitome Components

From appliances to defence radars, what makes an Indian PCB maker indispensable to industries nationwide? Epitome Components’ Anurag Dhoot reveals the inside story to...

Clean Air In The Palm Of Your Hand – Anmay Shahlot, atovio

Like a yearly apocalypse, air pollution hits Delhi NCR, choking skies and daily lives. Regular purifiers and masks fall short in combating this. But...

DigiKey’s India Bet: CEO Dave Doherty on Talent, Logistics, and the Long-Tail

DigiKey CEO Dave Doherty joined EFY’s journalist Dilin Anand in Bengaluru to unpack the company’s India strategy: why India is now a top-priority engineering...

“Anyone With A Product Idea Can Come To Us; We Can Design The Chip And The Entire Product Around It.” – Srini Chinamilli, Tessolve

Is India powering the next generation of AI chips? What does it take to design high-compute, high-power semiconductors from scratch? Answering these questions, Srini...

Industry's Buzz

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Qualcomm To Supply Radio Equipment To Starlink

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Together the technologies of Starlink and Qualcomm will improve performance per watt across radio, improving the terrestrial network for 5G and its spectral efficiency. Qualcomm...
AMD

AMD Face a $1B charge in Q3 FY27 for AI-Chip Deals

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The deals that AMD signed with Meta and OpenAI were part of the growing trend of giving equity incentives for long-term contracts from a...
TCL televisions

Samsung Display To Transfer 10.16% Stake in TCL To Its Parent

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Samsung Electronics and TCL Technologies expect to create avenues for closer collaboration in the display panel value chain. Samsung Display transferred its 10.16 per cent...
Aimtron

Aimtron Reports 83% Revenue Growth in H1 FY27

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The demand for Aimtron’s products is spread across various sectors like telecom, network security, IoT, Robotics, Power and Energy, as well as Industrial Electronics  Original...

RIOD Logic Opens EV Charger Manufacturing Facility In Kerala

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The chargers manufactured at the new facility will support UPI-based payments, enabling users to make payments directly through the chargers RIOD Logic Pvt Ltd, an...

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....