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Monday 27 September 2021
India roundup: Firms invest big in green energy
India has seen record growth in smart TV demand and large investments in the green energy sector. Government subsidies have attracted 19 firms, mostly Indian, to invest in solar en...
Wednesday 22 September 2021
India roundup: Government to subsidize EVs
India has finally released the long-awaited PLI for automotive, while a unicorn e-scooter maker has announced 100% female participation in its gigafactory.
Friday 17 September 2021
MediaTek to recruit more innovative staff in India, says PTI
Taiwan-based chipmaker MediaTek announced its plans to recruit more innovation staff in India to support local manufacturing, according to PTI, although the actual number of new employees...
Friday 17 September 2021
India PC shipments hit 5-year high at almost 4.1 million units
PC shipments in India hit a five-year high in the second quarter, rising 43% on year to 4.097 million units, partially because of the low base period in 2020, according to a PC market...
Thursday 16 September 2021
JioPhone Next launch delays to November
Developed by Google and Reliance Industries, JioPhone Next's launch has been postponed to November. Although there is a variety of factors behind the delay, the reality has proven...
Thursday 16 September 2021
Indian consumers have high hopes for 5G, CMR survey shows
Smartphone users in India acknowledge that 5G will bring more possibilities, including more IoT appliances at home, higher resolution in graphics, and higher speed in download, a...
Wednesday 15 September 2021
Indian IT suppliers hope for more Chinese investment and workers
India's IT hardware suppliers are hoping that India let in more Chinese investment and workers to aid the local supply chain of IT hardware.
Monday 13 September 2021
India reportedly to subsidize only new energy vehicles
India's production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes have proven fruitful in promoting local handset manufacturing; however, the government has not disclosed further PLI details for...
Monday 13 September 2021
India roundup: Car and smartphone sales affected by chip shortages
India continues to keep up its efforts in promoting manufacturing and usage of electric vehicles (EV). On the other hand, the global shortages of semiconductors are hitting both car...
Friday 10 September 2021
Lucas TVS makes contract with 24M to develop lithium-ion battery
India-based automotive electrical component maker Lucas TVS has signed with US-based 24M Technologies for licensed use of the SemiSolid technology, which is used for manufacturing...
Tuesday 7 September 2021
Tech firms switching from mobile payments to loan services in India
Tech companies in India are switching courses from mobile payment to financial services as the Indian authority imposes tight regulations over mobile payment services.
Monday 6 September 2021
India roundup: Tesla reportedly looking for suppliers in India
Tesla is finally moving things forward with the Indian government, while Maruti Suzuki has to cut capacity down to 40% due to component shortages.
Friday 3 September 2021
India may consider technology transfer to develop local TV supply chains
In view of the high growth in demand for TVs in India, India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) recommends that the India government set up local TV supply chains. As it...
Thursday 2 September 2021
Bharat Forge ventures into EV business
Indian car parts and electrical equipment manufacturer Bharat Forge is going to manufacture e-scooters and EV components through its subsidiary Tork Motors. The e-scooters are scheduled...
Thursday 2 September 2021
India carmakers increase car prices as chips shortage worsens
India car buyers are seeing car price surge in the third and fourth quarter as carmakers pass rising manufacturing costs onto consumers. India's top local passenger car brand Maruti...