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“Smart Manufacturing Rests On Three Pillars: Process, Technology, And People”

Driven by rapid innovation and rising expectations, the electronics industry stands at the crossroads of smart manufacturing, digital transformation, and sustainability. How do these...

“India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem May Surpass China Over Time.”- Yutaka Ito, Natalie Abe, And Satoshi Teshima, TANAKA

Think gold is just for jewellery? In semiconductors, it determines whether chips last or fail. At SEMICON India ’25, TANAKA PRECIOUS METALS leaders Yutaka...

“Not Only Do You Get Versatile And Affordable Hardware, But You Also Gain Access To A Vibrant And Supportive Community”- Dr Umesh Dutta, Manav...

What does it take to transform an idea into a functional IoT solution? How can academic programmes equip students with skills the industry truly...

 “Our Design Philosophy Is Rooted In ‘Design For Manufacturability’, We Integrate Both From The Start.”- Anil Kumar H, HLTronics

Is selecting the right machines critical for your manufacturing line? What factors determine the best fit for an EMS provider? Anil Kumar H. of...

India’s Automotive Surge Is Real; But Can It Survive Its Own Blind Spots?

More than just innovation, the future of India’s automotive industry hinges on the need for urgent collaboration among government, industry, and academia. This theme...

“With Access To Advanced Precision Machines, We Can Design Optics To The Full Capability Of The Equipment” – Punit Badeka, EON Space Labs

How can satellites, drones, and ground systems all use the same homegrown optics? What makes designing space cameras tougher than using them? To find...

“The Scope For Walkie-Talkies In India Will Only Continue To Broaden”- Paresh Shetty, Arya Omnitalk And Syntel By Arvind

Do walkie-talkies still beat mobile phones when it comes to speed and reliability? Can a city manage garbage, track fleets, and even respond to...

“GPS-Independent Navigation Is One Of Our Core Technological Breakthroughs”- Besta Prem Sai, VECROS

What if drones could fly without GPS or navigate like humans, even in jammed environments? How close are we to seeing AI-powered aerial systems...

“Instead Of Just Learning How Motors Work, Learners Are Taught How To Size And Select A Motor”- Rahul Bagdia, evACAD

How is India preparing for the EV revolution, and who is training the talent to lead it? Sharing how their platform is striving to...

“MedTech Products Require Much More Than Just Electronics”- Bipin R R, Benoy, Sandeep Zende, iOrbit

What if your MedTech idea could turn into a certified device in under a year? iOrbit’s 360° ecosystem is striving for that. Bipin R...

“We Nurture Every Startup Like A Child, Technology Helps, But Listening To The Customer Builds Real Ventures.” – Dr M.J.Shankar Raman, IITM Pravartak

From ancient temples to AI Chips, inside IITM Pravartak’s deep-tech playbook. Backed by IIT Madras and DST, IITM Pravartak is driving research into real-world...

“Sourcing Components In Small Quantities For Prototyping Is A Major Challenge”-Vijay Veera, MicroSysLogic Technologies

When early-stage prototyping faces limited component access and bulk-order restrictions, innovation often faces a deadlock. In this situation, how can vendor flexibility boost R&D...

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...