Domestic electronics manufacturing has witnessed a remarkable increase in the past decade, growing by over 400 per cent to reach a staggering Rs 8.22 lakh crore in FY 2022-23. As informed by Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar in the Lok Sabha, India’s domestic mobile phone manufacturing has achieved a milestone, with […]
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Information Technology today announced that the Tata group will start making iPhones from India for domestic and global markets. This after the Tata Group took over Wistron operations in India. The minister said this was a resounding testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s transformative vision for India’s electronics manufacturing […]
The arrest of Hari Om Rau, founder of homegrown device producer Lava International hit the spirits of the mobile manufacturing sector all-time low, ICEA said on Saturday. The Enforcement Directorate arrested Rai concerning an alleged money laundering case involving the Chinese smart devices maker Vivo. “We understand that the morale of the industry has hit […]
Leading commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland will set up an electric bus manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in this regard between Ashok Leyland and the Uttar Pradesh government at a programme organised in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday. Under the MoU, Ashok Leyland will […]
Swiss group Bühler is set to make a substantial investment of CHF 21 million (Rs 200 crore) over the next two to three years in India. The investment is part of the company’s strategic plan to enhance its manufacturing capabilities in the country and address the growing demands of a flourishing domestic market and customers […]
Global automakers are looking to turn India into an export hub, as people are shifting from local demand to pricier vehicles and that may spur more ‘India-first’ models, Nikkei Asia reported. India had already surpassed Japan and become the world’s third-largest car market and now it seems that they are turning the global manufacturers towards […]
Foxconn sees potential in India, the Taiwanese major is reportedly in talks for its willingness to invest “several billion dollars” in India, to diversify its manufacturing away from China, according to a media report on Wednesday. The investment plan was underlined by the Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) Chairman and CEO Young Liu during the […]
US-based Silicon Power Group has plans to set up a 150mm carbide manufacturing facility in Odisha. The cost of the project is estimated at Rs 1,000 crore. The investment will be made by the group’s Indian subsidiary, RIR Power Electronics. According to a press statement from the chief minister’s office, “Harshad Mehta, promoter of the […]
The continued slowdown in global manufacturing activity in June 2023 (at a six-month low of 48.8) and the drop business optimism index to a seven-month low have reignited fears of a global growth slowdown, said the Bank of Baroda in a report on Tuesday. The report stated that activity in China is losing momentum (PMIs, […]
India has recently emerged as a big player in the global manufacturing sector, partly due to positive trends and growth in important industries. As India aspires to become a global superpower, self-reliance in manufacturing is crucial. By nurturing a thriving and independent domestic manufacturing industry, India can establish a strong foundation to achieve its goals […]
