A look at top stories of the week (3 June, 2018)

Happy Sunday! As the week comes to an end it’s time to take a look at the big news stories that took place this week. So, here are this week’s top highlights from the world of electronics:

New electronics policy soon : IT Minister

Need independent body to promote mass acceptance of EV: Report

Centre to incorporate electronics mfg specifics in segments ruled by imports in new NEP

India delays plan to roll out 10,000 electric cars to 2019

Five of the world’s largest solar parks to come up in India: IEEFA Report

GKN Aerospace plans second facility in India

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Industry's Buzz

Intel

Intel’s Fourth Quarter 2025 Revenue Slips 4% Despite AI Push

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Can Intel’s AI push offset weak PC demand as revenues stagnate, losses persist, and supply tightens into 2026, despite progress on 18A manufacturing? Intel Corporation...
Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister (source: official Facebook handle of Nirmala Sitharaman)

Finance Ministry Raises Customs Duty On Displays, Eases Components

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Announcing changes to duties right before the Union Budget, the Finance Ministry raised duties on displays and reduced them on components, eyeing to bolster...
Telangana partners with Blaize

Telangana, US-Based Blaize Partner For AI And Semiconductor Growth

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Eyeing to support its vision for US$3 trillion economic growth by 2045, Telangana signs an MoU with Blaize to expand AI and semiconductor R&D...
Representational image of electronics exports

India’s Electronics Exports Surge To US$47 Billion In 2025

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Driven by PLI-backed smartphone production, India’s electronics exports hit a record US$47 billion in 2025, says IT Minister, creating millions of jobs and boosting...
Semiconductor Chip (Representational Image)

US House Panel Advances Bill To Give Congress Authority Over AI Chip Exports

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The US House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced a bill giving Congress control over AI chip exports, despite White House opposition. The US House Foreign Affairs...

Learn From Leaders

Suresh Babu, Founder and CEO, Caliber Interconnect Solutions

“Advanced Packaging Is Foundational For Next-Generation Systems, Particularly AI And High-Performance Computing” – Suresh...

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In an interaction with EFY’s Nitisha Dubey, Suresh Babu of Caliber Interconnect Solutions details how the company provides comprehensive end-to-end solutions, from silicon IP...
Himanshu Dave, Founder and CEO at Infitron Advanced Systems Pvt Ltd

“Our Systems Were Deployed During Operation Sindoor By The Gujarat Government In Sensitive Border...

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How are AI-powered systems stopping drones in real time and changing the way security forces operate? Himanshu Dave from Infitron Advanced Systems, tells EFY’s...
Dr Suraj Rengarajan, MD, Head of Semiconductor Products Group, Applied Materials India

“All The Design Work That Supports Our Manufacturing Is Carried Out From Our India...

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How vital is India to Applied Materials after two decades of operations in the country? From expansion plans to navigating rare-earth shortages, Dr Suraj...
Shashwath T.R. Co-Founder and CEO, Mindgrove Technologies

“It’s A Misconception That Startups Universally Pay Less” – Shashwath T. R. Of Mindgrove...

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For key roles and skill sets, compensation at startups often matches or even exceeds corporate standards, says Shashwath T.R. of Mindgrove Technologies in conversation...
(Left to right): Bhagyesh Tajne CTO, Rajesh Thakre MD, Hitendra Valhe CEO, Nilesh wagh CMO

“We Are Bridging The Gap Between College Labs And Real World Robotics”- Hitendra Valhe,...

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Transforming basic robotics kits, a student-led startup is redefining a complete learning path, from beginner projects to AI-powered machines. How is that possible? Hitendra...

Startups

Himanshu Dave, Founder and CEO at Infitron Advanced Systems Pvt Ltd

“Our Systems Were Deployed During Operation Sindoor By The Gujarat Government In Sensitive Border...

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How are AI-powered systems stopping drones in real time and changing the way security forces operate? Himanshu Dave from Infitron Advanced Systems, tells EFY’s...
Shashwath T.R. Co-Founder and CEO, Mindgrove Technologies

“It’s A Misconception That Startups Universally Pay Less” – Shashwath T. R. Of Mindgrove...

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For key roles and skill sets, compensation at startups often matches or even exceeds corporate standards, says Shashwath T.R. of Mindgrove Technologies in conversation...

A Full Diagonistic Lab That Easily Fits Your Pocket

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By combining deep electronics engineering with point-of-care design, the system delivers fast, affordable diagnostics at the point of need—without bulky machines, complex infrastructure, or...
Team RoadGrid

EV Charging Startup RoadGrid Bags ₹120 Million, Eyes Expansion

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As India races to plug its massive EV charging gap, startup RoadGrid secures ₹120 million to scale its universal chargers, strengthen its software, and...
(left to right): Nishita Baliarsingh and Nikita Baliarsingh Founders, Nexus Power

“You Could Directly Replace Lithium Batteries With Ours Without Changing The System” – Nishita...

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Turning crop residue into power, a new battery is promising lithium-level performance, safer charging, lower costs, and full biodegradability! Can this innovation reshape clean...