Pegatron Corporation, a major supplier to tech giant Apple, has announced an investment of Rs 1,000 crore in Tamil Nadu. The investment is targeted at establishing a computing, communications, and consumer electronics manufacturing unit, bringing with it the promise of generating employment for approximately 8,000 individuals. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising this investment was […]
Carrefour, a global supermarket chain with a significant presence in more than 30 countries, has decided to stop selling several PepsiCo products in France, Italy, Spain and Belgium. According to a report by Mauro Orru and Jennifer Maloney, published in The Wall Street Journal, the move comes as a protest against what Carrefour deems as […]
The consumer electronics sector gears up for sustained growth in 2024, riding on the success of 2023 The year 2023 will be remembered for the strong growth and positive sentiments towards the consumer electronics industry, as various brands in the sector reported record-high sales throughout the year, especially during the festive season. Whether during the […]
The US Treasury implemented new battery sourcing rules in December, to reduce dependence on Chinese suppliers in the electric vehicle supply chain. As a result of these rules, many electric vehicles, including models from Nissan, Tesla (Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive, Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive) and Chevrolet (Blazer EV), lost eligibility for tax credits of up […]
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has invested USD 55.29 million in Bengaluru-based Foxconn Precision Engineering, a fresh capital made through the company’s Singapore-based subsidiary Foxconn Singapore. Foxconn Singapore has acquired 46,08,76,736 shares in total at Rs 10 each. The company’s Bengaluru unit was incorporated six months ago to set up a Rs 8,800 crore supplementary plant […]
LT Foods, known for its Daawat brand of rice, is aiming for a larger slice of the convenience foods market, anticipating revenues of Rs 800 crore by 2028-29. This move was followed by the company’s initiative to diversify from its core business of packaged rice, sold domestically in India and exported globally. In 2017, LT […]
Ola electric’s move marks a milestone as it aims to raise Rs 5,500 crore in a landmark IPO, drafts papers and presents key risk factors to potential investors to SEBI. This move sets the stage for the first-ever public listing by an Indian EV firm, disrupting the market and fueling the EV revolution. The proposed […]
India’s overall exports, merchandise and services combined, in November are estimated to be USD 62.58 billion, exhibiting a marginal positive growth of 1.23 per cent yearly, official data released on Friday showed. The overall exports during November 2022 were worth USD 61.82 billion. Major contributors to export growth in November 2023, though marginal, include iron […]
Coffee chain Third Wave Coffee Roasters has reportedly laid off approximately 120 employees as part of a restructuring initiative, following its recent fundraise. According to media reports, mid- and senior-level personnel across various departments, including business development, design, sales, marketing, supply chain management, and strategy teams, have been affected. The restructuring involves retaining only two […]
The manufacturing sector in India has been witnessing proliferating growth in investment, depicting a crucial phase in the country’s economic arena. As per the published dossiers by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the manufacturing sector engrossed substantial Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with FDI equity inflows tallying around USD 17.51 billion […]
