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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.

Govt needs to resolve key issues that could prevent implementation of new policies

By Srabani Sen Wednesday, July 10, 2013: The good intentions with which the government initiated the recent policies to boost electronics manufacturing may go...

Govt to revisit preferential policy for electronics manufacturing

Wednesday, July 10, 2013: Government of India said that it will re-evaluate the preferential market access (PMA) policy that favoured locally-manufactured electronics goods in government...

Major setbacks to DeitY’s initiatives in promoting electronics manufacturing

By Srabani Sen Tuesday, July 9, 2013: Red tape and bureaucratic bickering, common in Indian government departments, have struck once again. For the last two...

BIS certification for 15 IT and electronics product categories: There will be no extension of deadline, only an exemption of fee

Companies that have submitted their products to BIS-recognised labs before July 3, 2013, but for which test reports are not yet available, will be exempted till October 2013 from paying a fee of Rs 25,000 for each application per month, till the submission of the test report

The Brownfield Electronic Manufacturing Clusters notified by DeitY as on 31.5.2013 are as below:

State Brown Field EMC for MSIPS Scheme    Cluster ID Karnataka District of Bengaluru & Tumkur    KK-1 Karnataka Mysore District    KK-2 Madhya Pradesh Districts of Devas, Indore and...

Application fee for EMC Notified

In accordance with guidelines for the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) Scheme following application fee for initial application has been notified: Applicant  ...

PMO holds PMA policy for telecom equipment

The government on July 5 has put on hold the Preferential Market Access (PMA) policy for sourcing sensitive telecom and electronic equipment from domestic manufacturers ,due to security concerns, according to PTI.

DeitY confirms July 3 deadline for IT product makers to get BIS certification

By Electronics Bazaar Bureau Tuesday, July 2 2013: The Department of Electronics and IT (DeitY) has today confirmed that the government has finally decided not...

Govt revises marketing development assistance scheme to boost MSME exports

Exporters with an FOB value of up to Rs 300 million in the preceding year will now be eligible for MDA benefits By EB Bureau Saturday,...

Portal for standards being developed by DeitY

Saturday, June 29, 2013: The Department of Electronics and IT is developing a portal to carry out all functions and activities mentioned in the...

e-MSIPS aims to speed up M-SIPS application process

In the second phase of the portal’s development, DeitY aims to offer more advanced features like online payment of fees and applicants being able...

MSME Ministry still awaiting notification on benefits announced in Budget 2013

MSMEs are apprehensive, and wonder if the benefits announced by the finance minister in February 2013 will be implemented By Richa Chakravarty Saturday, June 29,...

Industry's Buzz

Safran

Safran Secures First NATO Naval Order For Optronic Sights With MSI

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Safran brings Optronic Sights to MSI's naval and land gun systems. Safran Electronics & Defense and MSI-Defence Systems have signed a Franco-British agreement to fit...
Amber Enterprises

Amber Enterprises Completes Full Acquisition of Power-One Micro Systems

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Amber Enterprises subsidiary acquires remaining 40% stake in Power-One through share swap. Amber Enterprises has bought out its remaining minority partners in Power-One. IL JIN...
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Cosmoserve Opens Base 1 To Develop Space-Grade Electronics In-House

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Cosmoserve Space has opened a new facility in Hyderabad to develop space-grade electronics, optics and avionics in India, with the aim of cutting reliance...
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Nemi Targets Nasdaq Listing With USD 400 Million Valuation

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Nemi is going public. The plan? A $400 million Nasdaq listing. The company just signed a definitive business combination agreement with BHAV Acquisition Corp. This...
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LG Electronics India to Step Into India’s Automotive Market

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The South Korean headquarters of LG Electronics will continue to support the business with global technologies and existing relationships with global car manufacturers. LG Electronics...

Learn From Leaders

Roberto Gatti, Founder and CEO of Delvitech

The Eye That Spots Defects Before They Happen

Dilin Anand - 0
Most inspection machines tell you a board failed. Delvitech's tells you when it is about to.Every inspection stage in a factory traditionally needs its...
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...

Startups

EVE NET Turns Spare Smartphone Capacity Into An AI Cloud

Nidhi Agarwal - 0
What if the phone in your pocket could help run AI? A Mumbai-based startup wants to cut AI computing costs by tapping into millions...

Vimag Labs’ Magnet-Free Motors Set To Redefine EV Efficiency

Nitisha Dubey - 0
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...

Nitisha Dubey - 0
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...

Nitisha Dubey - 0
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...