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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.

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...

BIS Cancels Chinese Registrations, Limits Imported Components

Stricter quality check? Making way for localisation? The Bureau of Indian Standards terminates Chinese companies for substandard lithium-ion cells, tightening import standards for home...

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”...

Saba Aafreen - 0
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

Nitisha Dubey - 0
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...