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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.

MeitY Eyes Production Data Of The Industry For Policy-Making

Eyeing a new scheme for domestic electronic components manufacturing, a MeitY official stated that the electronics industry needs to share production data for sound...

India Guarantees Policy Stability For Taiwan’s Semiconductors

Eyeing future investments from Taiwanese chip giants, the Indian government has reportedly assured Taiwan of policy stability ahead of a milestone in India’s semiconductor...

1.67 Million EVs Claimed ₹68.25 Billion Under FAME-II Till July 31

As of July 31, 2024, the FAME-II has processed claims of ₹68.25 billion for 1.67 million electric vehicles, said the Minister of State for...

India Waives Clinical Rule For EU-Approved Medical Devices

India plans to fast-track EU-approved medical devices, allowing them to bypass redundant clinical trials, boosting market availability and streamlining regulatory processes. The Indian government and...

Government Elevates Incentives For Drone Manufacturing By 37.5%

Eyeing to transform India into a global drone hub by 2030, the centre has increased production-linked incentives for local drone manufacturing by 37.5%, as...

MeitY Reports Investment Gains In SPECS, PLI Schemes

Four years since their inception, the SPECS and PLI schemes for large-scale electronics have recorded significant incremental investment and production value as MeitY issues...

MeitY Seeks Firm To Oversee Semiconductor Program

To ensure effective monitoring, MeitY is seeking an agency to look after the Semicon India Program's implementation, fiscal support, and progress. The Ministry of Electronics...

Government Calls For Increased Local Production In EV Manufacturing

In recent talks with stakeholders, the ministry proposed lowering the number of components covered under the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) in FAME-III from 18...

Ministry Proposes For Reduced PMP Components for FAME-III

Eyeing to spark local EV-manufacturing boom under the FAME-III scheme, the Ministry of Heavy Industries proposed to reduce the phased manufacturing programme components. The Ministry...

Budget 2024-25: Mission To Enhance EV Battery Production

Lithium, copper, cobalt, and nickel, essential minerals for e-mobility and renewable energy, are not subject to customs duty. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment...

Budget Leaves EV Sector Hanging, FAME III Pending

A source familiar with the matter mentioned that the third edition of the FAME scheme is currently being developed, though it has yet to...

Union Budget 2024-25: What Can The Electronics Sector Expect?

Focusing on localisation in the electronics ecosystem, the first Union Budget post-elections has revamped customs duties on raw materials and equipment, extending support for...

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...