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The “Policy Corner” section on Electronics For You BUSINESS provides insights into government policies, regulations, and updates affecting the electronics industry. It covers topics such as policy changes, compliance requirements, and strategic implications for businesses, helping industry professionals navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. The section aims to keep readers informed about critical policy decisions that could impact their operations, supply chains, and overall business strategies.

India’s 2025 Laptop Import Policy Eases, Has 5% Annual Reduction

With the new year comes a slight policy shift for laptop and tablet imports. The centre will be more liberal in 2025, with a...

ESC Seeks Funding, DLI Scheme Revision For Electronics R&D

Calling for reforms in India's electronics sector, ESC has urged for a refinement of the DLI scheme, additional tax incentives for R&D, and increased...

Trump Shoots-Up 25% Tariff On Imports From Mexico, Canada; 10% Additional Tariff On Chinese Imports

China's exports to Southeast Asia and US imports from ASEAN have increased as the region becomes a hub for assembling and packaging Chinese components...

India’s NBFC Representative Body Urges Centre To Include Battery Numbers In RCs Of EVs

This proposal would solve a crucial pain point for lenders and foster smoother financing processes in the growing EV ecosystem. To address challenges encountered by...

MeitY Calls for State Collaboration to Boost Digital Growth

With MeitY's call, states unite to shape India's digital future. The conference discussed ongoing policies on electronics and IT, service delivery, and cybersecurity through...

Indian Startups To Associate With Kuwait To Bolster Technology Space

India is currently the fifth-largest economy in the world, a global leader in fintech innovation, and boasts the third-largest startup ecosystem. For the first time...

GST Council Introduces 18% Tax On Used EVs

Although it sparked criticism, the GST Council has approved an 18% tax on used EVs sold by businesses. Individual sales remain GST-free, while insurance...

India’s Semiconductor Revolution to Unleash 80,000 Jobs and Skill Training Opportunities

The nation aims to train 85,000 students in semiconductor chip design over the next five years. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Saturday that...

US Environment Agency Expedites PFAS Approval For Semiconductors

Despite fear of risks, The US Environmental Protection Agency is fast-tracking approval for new PFAS chemicals in the semiconductor industry, raising concerns about increased...

Bihar To Launch Renewable Energy Policy Soon

Offering single-window clearance, land and power supply for investors, Bihar is finalising a renewable energy policy with business opportunities, says State Department Secretary. The...

InCore Semiconductors Secures DLI Scheme Grant For Next-Gen Processor Cores

The startup plans to utilise this grant for its Dolomite core series featuring vector co-processors optimised for accelerating AI inference tasks. InCore Semiconductors has become...

Solar Power Imports No Longer Duty-Free

No more exemptions! Eyeing to boost local manufacturing, CBIC scraps duty-free imports for solar power cells and modules. Will this disrupt the profitability of...

Industry's Buzz

YMTC Holds Back Its IPO

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The IPO delay could throw a spanner into YMTC’s expansion plans. The decision comes as Beijing tightens listing approvals for its big-tech in a...
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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...

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....