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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.

Andhra Pradesh EV Policy Targets Full EV Fleet Electrification

The new policy seeks to significantly boost the adoption of electric vehicles by involving key stakeholders, including public transport providers, private fleet operators, and...

US Raises Tariffs On Chinese Solar Components

Addressing trade imbalances and promoting domestic industry, Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese solar components, with a 50% tariff on wafers and polysilicon, starting January...

Centre Sets New Standards For Solar PV Cells

Promoting domestic manufacturing, the central government has revised the order of Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules, 2019, introducing a new catgory....

Malaysia Cautions Against US Tariffs, Might Harm Semiconductor Trade

As trade tensions rise over alternative currencies and de-dollarisation efforts within the bloc, Malaysia warns US tariffs on BRICS could disrupt global semiconductor supply...

“West Bengal Is Positioning Itself As A Silicon Valley Hub, With Several Electronics Packaging Units Starting Operations” – Sanjay Kumar Das, MD, WEBEL

Is West Bengal a ‘dead city’ for tech investments? Speaking to EFY’s Nijhum Rudra, WEBEL MD Sanjay Kumar Das (WBCS) counters negative views, highlighting...

SEMI Pushes For EU Chip Strategy Amid Global Competition

Europe's 'Chips Act 2.0'? In order to tackle US-China competition and fuel Europe’s green tech future, SEMI supports the former Italian PM's recommendations for...

China Threatens Action Over US Chip Control Plans

As tensions rise over semiconductor trade and American security concerns, China warned of retaliation if the US enacts new chip controls, which could blacklist...

Government Eases Rules, Removes Registration For Some Electronics Imports

Scrapping mandatory registration for electronic imports, like ICs, memories, and amplifiers, the central government is streamlining the process and lifting penalties for businesses. The...

MeitY Seeks ₹400B Package To Boost Electronics Manufacturing

Pitching ₹400 billion, MeitY now awaits Cabinet approval to fulfil its plan to boost India’s electronics component production, employment, higher local value, and a...

Delhi Extends EV Policy To Combat Pollution, Boost Adoption

As Delhi chokes with its repeated hazardous AQI, Delhi extends its EV policy until March 2025 to boost electric vehicle adoption while a new...

Chhattisgarh Announces New Renewable Energy Tariff Regulations

Setting guidelines for wind, solar, hybrid projects, with specific criteria for capacity, costs, and storage efficiency, Chhattisgarh is set to implement new renewable energy...

India To Offer $5B Incentives For Electronics Manufacturing

Eyeing to reduce Chinese imports and powering its $500 billion industry goal, India plans to offer up to $5 billion in incentives to boost...

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....