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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.

New Electric Vehicle Policy In Progress, Dialogues With Global Carmakers

The government is collaborating with national and international parties to develop a policy focused on increasing local electric vehicle (EV) production. Talks are in...

FAME II Scheme Extension Considered Until FY25 By Government

FAME II scheme might get extra funding through a vote on account, which allows for an extension without multiple approvals like a new scheme....

EU And UK Finalize Deal To Stabilize EU EV Manufacturing

The agreement potentially saves 4.3 billion euros in tariffs and preserves the production of 480,000 electric vehicles. On December 21, the EU and UK agreed...

India Replaces Archaic Laws With ‘The Telecommunications Bill 2023’

The bill empowers the government to take possession of telecom services in case of public emergency and telecom consumers to guard against spam contacts,...

Subsidies For Electric Two-Wheelers Might Be Discontinued Shortly

The government is likely to phase out subsidies for electric two-wheelers soon, showing little interest in initiating FAME III despite demands from domestic manufacturers...

Indian Government Plans Update SPECS to Become a Rs 10,000 Crore Scheme

The upcoming version of SPECS will focus on supporting MSMEs and startups engaged in R&D for the semiconductor industry. The Indian government is set to...

Rs 5,228 Cr Disbursed Under FAME II So Far: MHI

Currently, 62 OEMs have registered for demand incentives. The scheme has supported 10,16,887 electric two-wheelers, 1,21,374 electric three-wheelers, and 14,818 electric cars. Under phase II...

Tata Motors Urges India To Maintain EV Import Taxes Amid Tesla’s Entry

India is developing a policy to reduce EV import taxes to a minimum of 15% for firms pledging some local production. This move could...

Gadkari Discusses Ongoing Deliberations On Battery-Swapping Policy Guidelines By Government

Gadkari pointed out that NITI Aayog is actively engaging in discussions with various stakeholders, such as battery swapping operators, battery manufacturers, vehicle OEMs, financial...

EU Carmakers Support Extension Of EV Battery Origin Rules By 3 Years

An agreement with the UK to prolong existing battery regulations would prevent a 10% tariff on exports of European-made BEVs to the UK, the...

Karnataka’s EV Policy Release In Two Weeks: Industry Seeks Incentives For Component Manufacturers And Consumers

The recently released draft policy has garnered varied reactions from stakeholders, with some praising the suggested subsidy hike for its potential benefits. However, there's...

Bajaj Auto’s Eric Vas Calls For Overhaul Of 2W FAME Subsidy Framework

Vas suggested that the government might consider adopting a smarter approach to subsidy frameworks. Eric Vas, President of Bajaj Auto's electric vehicle division, during his...

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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Smartphone FPD shipments are forecast to fall 9.5 per cent in 2026. Global flat panel display (FPD) shipments are forecast to decline 4.7 per cent...

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...