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Karnataka To Impose Lifetime Tax On All Electric Cars Amid Opposition Backlash

Industry players warned that the new tax structure could slow down the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable mobility in the state The Karnataka transport...

Karnataka Ends EV Road Tax Holiday, Introduces Lifetime Tax from 2026

Electric cars and private EVs will now attract up to 10% lifetime road tax, while two-wheelers remain exempt under the amended policy. The Karnataka government...

Delhi Goes Electric, EV Stocks Respond Instantly

Ather Energy, JBM Auto and Olectra Greentech rallied as the capital outlined its next phase of EV adoption. Shares of key electric vehicle (EV) companies...

Ola Electric Shares Jump 20% on In-House Battery Milestone and Sales Revival

Investor sentiment charges up as Ola Electric rallies on in-house battery progress, cost efficiencies, and improving EV registrations. Shares of Ola Electric surged nearly 20%...

Astranova Mobility Raises Rs 60 Cr Series A to Power Commercial EV Growth

With new funding in hand, Astranova Mobility gears up to fast-track India’s electric fleet revolution through data, capital, and cutting-edge mobility innovation. Electric vehicle financing...

India’s EV Penetration Rises to 8.5% in FY 2025-26

Surging registrations, record-breaking March sales in 2026, and fierce competition among automakers mark India’s EV market as penetration climbs to 8.5% in FY2025-26. India’s electric...

SRMIST, Ather Energy Partner to Advance EV Research and Campus Learning

The initiative will equip students with industry-relevant skills and real-world exposure to electric mobility SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has signed a memorandum...

Karnataka Accelerates Highway EV Charging Rollout

New fast-charging stations along key corridors aim to eliminate range anxiety for EV users. Electric vehicle users travelling across Karnataka’s highways may soon find charging...

India’s EV Growth Drives Push for Local Battery Chips

As India’s EV growth exposes a hidden chip gap, startup MOSart Semi steps in, aiming to fix it with a homegrown battery-management semiconductor for...

Ola Electric Gets PLI Certification For Roadster X+ 4.5 kWh

The company can now claim incentives under the PLI scheme for Roadster X+. Ola Electric Mobility Limited said it has received PLI certification for its...

Rare Earth Crisis Trips Maruti’s EV Launch

A global rare earth shortage forces Maruti Suzuki to rethink EV production plans, revealing how supply chains, not demand, are emerging as India’s biggest...

Emobi Deploys 100 Electric Scooters in Bengaluru with Battery-Swapping Ecosystem

The initiative aims to deliver high-range, high-speed electric mobility with lower ownership costs for logistics operators Emobi Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd., an emerging electric two-wheeler manufacturer...

Industry's Buzz

TASKING, dSPACE Join Forces for Defence Software

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TASKING’s acquisition of LDRA in 2025 further strengthened its capabilities in software verification, testing, and traceability. TASKING India has recently signed an agreement with dSPACE...

Global Semiconductor Equipment Market to Reach $344 Billion by 2032 

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The semiconductor equipment market is forecast to grow at 11% CAGR through 2032, as chipmakers expand capacity for advanced nodes and next-generation packaging.  Global semiconductor...

Memory Price Surge to Push Global FPD Shipments Down 4.7% in 2026 

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Rising memory costs are weighing on global display demand, with smartphone FPD shipments forecast to fall 9.5% in 2026.  Global flat panel display (FPD) shipments...

MulticoreWare Acquires Simulus Automation to Strengthen Semiconductor Design and Verification Capabilities

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The combined expertise is expected to support applications such as sensor fusion, physical AI, edge computing and robotics MulticoreWare has acquired Simulus Automation Pvt. Ltd.,...
India to export semiconductors soon: Amit Shah

Tamil Nadu Plans ₹175 Crore Semiconductor & Electronics Manufacturing Park in Kanchipuram

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The project is estimated to cost ₹400 crore and will include office infrastructure, startup facilities, modern laboratories and training centres Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C....

Learn From Leaders

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

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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...
L Venkata Subramaniam, CEO, Qbit Force, Andhra Pradesh

“We Aim To Make Quantum Computing More Visible, Understandable, And Open To Build On”...

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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...
(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...

Startups

Segritech’s Compact And Portable Automated Machine Sorts Fruits And Vegetables At Farm level

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This startup has developed a computer vision-based machine that inspects fruits, grades and sorts them by quality, and identifies and separates defective produce directly...

Red Balloon Aerospace Develops India’s First Stratospheric Super-Pressure Balloon

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Based in Andhra Pradesh, deep-tech startup Red Balloon Aerospace develops next-generation lighter-than-air platforms for communication, surveillance, and research… Founded by Dr Chakravadhanula Venkata Sai Kiran...
L Venkata Subramaniam, CEO, Qbit Force, Andhra Pradesh

“We Aim To Make Quantum Computing More Visible, Understandable, And Open To Build On”...

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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...

Pune-Based Slightgen Solutions Powering India’s PCB Automation With Indigenous Robotics

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Can manufacturers access cost-effective, customisable robotic soldering systems for PCB assembly automation? This Pune-based startup aims to address that challenge. SlightGen Solutions LLP is a...
(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...