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Intel helping Jio transition from 4G to 5G: India MD

US-based chipmaker Intel said that it is helping Reliance Jio make the transition from 4G to 5G as part of their 5G infrastructure deal. Intel and Jio are collaborating in the areas of 5G radio, core, cloud, edge and artificial intelligence. �...our collaboration spans those areas, and it's co.innovation. So, we have got our engineering and business unit teams working closely with Reliance Jio in those areas. And we are committed towards helping customers and partners like Reliance Jio to make the transition from 4G to 5G,� Prakash Mallya, vice president and MD of sales, marketing and communications group at Intel told ET. Intel�s investment arm, Intel Capital, had in 2020 invested Rs 1,894.50 crore to buy a 0.39% equity stake in Jio Platforms. �I would only say that Reliance Jio as a customer and as a partner is one of the most innovative telecom service providers around the world. So, we are committed to collaborating with them to move the cause of evolution of 4G to 5G on edge, on network as well as on cloud,� he added. Intel said that several components need to come together for the entire electronics ecosystem in India and semiconductor manufacturing is a part of it.

(ET, July 21, 2021)

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E-commerce draft policy & recommended changes

Earlier this month, online retailers had raised concerns about the draft e-commerce rules with government officials and sought more time to suggest changes. As the deadline to submit feedback comes to an end, we bring you all the suggestions given by industry groups.  We here at ETtech have been closely tracking all the important developments around the much-talked and debated draft proposals for e-commerce in India. Today, we are reporting on all the recommendations from top industry groupings like US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), IndiaTech and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) which were submitted on Wednesday. What�s worrying the industry? They say the recommendations in the draft policy are not under the purview of the Department of Consumer Affairs. Changes suggested like inclusion of �related parties� and logistics service providers within the definition of an e-commerce entity, ban of flash sales and mandatory listing of local alternatives while selling imported goods or services will hurt the sector, they say.

(ET July 22, 2021)

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RLG India flags off e-waste initiative

TO eliminate the problems of e-waste, RLG India, a subsidiary of Reverse Logistics Group (RLG), Germany, has announced Clean to Green on Wheels initiative. The event was recently inaugurated by Neetu Kumari Prasad, Member Secretary, Telangana State Pollution Control Board. Under this programme, nine mini commercial vehicles are set to travel one lakh kilometer across the country with an objective to reach out to a diverse audience including school students, corporations, bulk consumers, retailers, resident welfare associations (RWAs), dealers, informal sector, and healthcare providers, to spread the word about the Dos, Don'ts and hazards associated with e-waste. It aims to cover a total of 326 schools, 188 RWAs, 134 office clusters/bulk consumers, 176 retailers, 156 informal sectors, and four healthcare camps via on ground workshops apart from over 4,000 collection program activities.

(Hans India, July 24, 2021)

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Allegations of surveillance on specific people has no concrete basis or truth: Government

Amid reports of snooping of prominent citizens, the Indian government said that allegations of surveillance on specific people has no concrete basis or truth associated with it whatsoever. In response to journalists' queries on snooping of prominent citizens, Additional Secretary, Electronics and Information Technology, Rajender Kumar said: "India is a robust democracy that is committed to ensuring the right to privacy to all its citizens as a fundamental right. In furtherance of this commitment, it has also introduced the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, to protect the personal data of individuals and to empower users of social media platforms."

(The Indian Express, July 19, 2021)

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�Govt committed to right to privacy�: India�s response over Pegasus hack

India is a �robust democracy committed to ensuring the right to privacy to all its citizens as a fundamental right�, the government said in response to some of the media organisations that reported on Sunday a surveillance operation targeting politicians, journalists and activists. A consortium of 17 media organisations, including The Guardian, The Washington Post and India�s The Wire, said a phone hacking software known as Pegasus was used to target potentially thousands of people around the world. The software is made by Israel-based NSO Group, which said it only supplies to government clients. In its response published by The Guardian, The Indian government termed the reports a �fishing expedition� and said there is no concrete basis or truth associated with the claim that there was government surveillance on specific people.   

(HT, July 18, 2021)

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Texas A&M: Doctoral Student Bridges Gap Between Electronics And Optics

According to the United Nations� telecommunications agency, 93% of the global population has access to a mobile-broadband network of some kind. With data becoming more readily available to consumers, there is also an appetite for more of it, and at faster speeds. Ramy Rady, doctoral student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, is working with Professor Kamran Entesari, his faculty advisor, and Professor Christi Madsen to design a chip that can revolutionize the current data rate for processors and technologies such as smartphones, laptops, and more. Professor Sam Palermo is also involved with the project. Photons are very fast � moving at the speed of light.

(India Education Diary, July 24, 2021)

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MSME

Amazon sets up its first Digital Kendra in Surat to onboard MSMEs

Amazon India announced the launch of its first Digital Kendra on Thursday in Surat, Gujarat. As physical resource centers, these kendras will offer MSMEs the opportunity to learn more on e-commerce and avail services such as shipping and logistics support, digital marketing services, GST and taxation support to kickstart their journey as digital entrepreneurs.

It will provide local partners additional revenue streams while creating greater awareness and understanding of e-commerce, understanding the exports markets, and offer MSMEs the tools to expand their business. Amazon Digital Kendra will also present the opportunity for MSMEs to avail onboarding services if they are interested in registering as sellers on Amazon.in or engaging with other Amazon programmes such as Amazon Global Selling, Amazon Pay, Amazon Karigar, Amazon Saheli, I Have Space and Amazon Easy.

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MSME Secretary calls for evaluating extent of damage due to pandemic

NEW DELHI: MSME Secretary B B Swain on Friday called for evaluating the extent of damage of the pandemic on the sector and COVID-19 response policies of the government for safeguarding them. He also has emphasised upon the formulation of a future roadmap to accelerate growth of the MSME sector post COVID-19 and a guide towards creating a business environment for their benefit. He said that while addressing the BRICS nation's vision of Post-COVID-19 Roadmap for 'the growth-accelerating sector'.
The BRICS partners appreciated the activities planned by India, being timely and relevant in the current context and expressed their support for working together on the various initiatives proposed by India.

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Over 13 lakh MSME loan accounts restructured by public sector banks: Rane

NEW DELHI: As many as 13.06 lakh MSME loan accounts with an aggregate amount of Rs 55,333 crore have been restructured by public sector banks till June 25 this year, Parliament was informed on Thursday. MSME minister Narayan Rane also said that till July 2, Rs 2.73 lakh crore have been sanctioned under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme.

In a separate reply, he said since the inception of the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme, till July 9, 6,97,612 units have been set up (including those by farmers) with MM (margin money) subsidy of Rs 16,688.17 crore.

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 Information Technology & EV�s

No cyber breach in NIC email system, Parliament told

There was no breach in the government�s official email system maintained by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), the Union ministry of electronics and information technology told parliament last week, in a stand that appeared to contradict several cyber security incidents in the past year. In February, HT reported on a series of phishing mails by attackers who gained access to NIC domain email addresses, triggering multiple advisories by different government IT departments warning officials against opening attachments or links contained within them. HT is aware of at least two people � former defence ministry officials � whose devices were hacked at the time.  �No,� the ministry said in response to a question by a Lok Sabha member who asked to know �whether there was a cyber-security breach into the e-mail system of Government maintained by National Informatics Centre (NIC) in the recent past.�

(HT, July 27, 2021)

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Reliance Digital announces Digital India sale

Reliance Digital is all set to launch India�s Biggest Electronics Sale � the Digital India Sale on July 26. The sale will be live at all Reliance Digital and My Jio Stores and also on www.reliancedigital.in. Customers can avail unbeatable deals on the widest range of electronic items and an assured 10% Cashback* on SBI Credit Cards on a minimum transaction of Rs. 10,000/- from July 22 to August 5, 2021. They can save up to Rs. 5,000/- on SBI Credit card transactions. The offer is also available on SBI Credit Card EMI transactions. Special offers are available across a wide range of categories such as Televisions, Home Appliances, Mobile Phones, Laptops and Accessories.

(Free Press, July 27, 2021)

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HP Victus gaming laptop series LAUNCHED in India: Check Price, Availablity, Specs, Features

Tech giant HP has launched its next-generation mainstream gaming PC portfolio Victus by HP in India. The new gaming notebook range comprises a 16-inch unique laptop design in two attractive colors, Mica Silver and Performance blue, ideal for both casual and experienced gamers. The The Victus by HP E series laptops powered by AMD Ryzen Processor start at Rs 64,999 and would be available on Amazon India, while Victus by HP D series laptops powered by Intel 11th Processor starts at Rs 74,999. It will be available on Reliance digital stores in the coming weeks. "We are on the cusp of a major gaming boom in India based on the rising popularity of gaming witnessed in the last few years. For youngsters in India, gaming is increasingly becoming a passion point like music or any other sport," " Vickram Bedi, Senior Director (Personal Systems), HP India Market, said in a statement.

(Zee Business, July 26, 2021)

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Harnessing Technology For Government-Citizen Connect: Rajendra Kumar, MeitY

�India has made it to the top 10 in the Global Cyber-security Index (GCI) 2020 launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on June 29, 2021, moving up 37 places to rank as the tenth best country in the world on key cyber-safety parameters. Further, India has been ranked fourth in the Global Cyber-security Index 2020 in the Asia-Pacific region with an overall score of 97.50. India is emerging as a global IT superpower, asserting its digital sovereignty with firm measures to safeguard data privacy and online rights of the citizen�, asserted Rajendra Kuma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India in a tete-a-tete with Poulami Chakraborty of BW Businessworld. While technology has impacted citizen�s life in a big way, especially during recent times, transforming it digitally, however, security of digital platforms is of prime importance and calls for superior policy implementation and attention.

(Businessworld, July 21, 2021)

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 India Automotive Electronics Market to Cross $18 bn by 2027: Report

India�s automotive electronics market is likely to cross $18 billion by 2027 � from $6 billion in 2020 � with a CAGR of 17 per cent, a new report said. Automotive electronics sales will triple during the period, driven by rising income levels and increasing customer preference for in-vehicle digital experience. Passenger vehicles are expected to capture nearly two-thirds of the Indian automotive electronics market driven by the rising usage of the telematics control unit (TCU), infotainment and other electronic components such as on-board diagnostics (OBD), electronic control unit (ECU) and anti-lock braking systems (ABS). Telematics penetration in India remains low compared to global standards.  However, rising awareness among people about advanced safety and communication services, coupled with more embedded connectivity service offerings by automakers, will drive this market in the future. Head-up display (HUD), blind-spot monitoring system, auto-dimming mirror, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automatic transmission features remain mainstream features for premium segment cars (cars with an ex-showroom price of more than Rs 1,100,000).

(ELE Times, July 21, 2021)

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Pegasus spyware affair 'completely unacceptable' if true: EU chief

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday the spyware scandal involving an Israeli software firm and up to 50,000 smartphone numbers was "completely unacceptable" if true. "This has to be verified, but if it is the case, it is completely unacceptable," she told reporters in Prague. Media outlets including The Washington Post, The Guardian and Le Monde drew links Sunday between the Israel-based NSO Group, accused of supplying spyware to governments, and a list of tens of thousands of smartphone numbers, including those of activists, journalists, business executives and politicians around the world. Von der Leyen, who was in Prague to present a Czech post-Covid recovery plan worth 7 billion euros ($8.2 billion) approved by the EU, slammed the alleged attack on journalists' phones.  

(ET, July 20, 2021)

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Digital India BOOST! Map services in UMANG App: Now find Mandis, Blood Banks and much more in a click; navigate through visual, voice directions too

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has taken various initiatives in the recent past to ease the lives of citizens by facilitating online delivery of Government services.  To further enhance the initiatives of Digital India Programme, and keeping in view the theme of �Aatmanirbhar Bharat�, MeitY has enabled map services in UMANG App through an MOU with MapmyIndia. As a result of integration of UMANG with MapmyIndia Maps, citizens will be able to find government facilities nearest to their location, such as mandis, blood banks and much more, at the click of a button. They will also be able to see these on the most detailed and interactive street and village level maps of India, built by MapmyIndia.  People will also be able to view the driving distance, get directions and turn by turn voice and visual guidance to locations, including traffic and road safety alerts during navigation, through the linkage between UMANG App and MapmyIndia.

(Zee Business, July 19, 2021)

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Telecom

DoT can't revoke RCom's licenses for 10 more days: High Court

The Delhi High Court has directed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) not to revoke Reliance Communications (RCom) telecom licenses for another 10 days and has asked the defunct telco to approach the dedicated bankruptcy court for relief. DoT on Tuesday told the court that RCom is a "dead horse that is getting beaten to revive it unlike other telcos which still have their licenses valid." "I am of the view that the only remedy for the petitioner is to approach the NCLT...Accordingly, while permitting the withdrawal of the petition, the interim arrangement as directed on 19th July 2021 will continue for a period of 10 days," said Justice Rekha Palli. The court's directions on Monday will be of slight relief to Rcom's resolution professional Deloitte, since the company's 20 licenses were due to expire on July 19 and DoT had refused to renew it. RCom was seeking an interim order from the court to prevent DoT from cancelling its licenses which would have meant that it would have to surrender its most valued asset - spectrum - to the government, virtually killing its resolution process under IBC.  

(ET, July 20, 2021)

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Ceragon says received follow-on orders of over $35 million in Q2 as Indian telcos prepare for 5G rollout

As per the company, the spectrum auction conducted in March, the Covid-19 pandemic that necessitated work-from-home and study-from-home practices, as well as, preparations to support 5G roll out served as the driving factors for operators to expand their networks. 5G wireless transport solutions provider Ceragon said it has received follow-on orders from tier-1 telcos in India, totaling over $35 million in Q2 as telcos prepare for the fifth-generation network rollout expected in 2022. "With 5G auctions planned for the first half of 2022, mobile operators in India are taking swift action and preparing their networks to be 5G-ready. Ceragon is excited to be an integral part of India's 5G evolution,� said Doron Arazi, CEO of Ceragon Networks.

(ET, July 20, 2021)

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Defence & Solar

Rajasthan Electronics Issues O&M Tender for 2 MW of Solar Projects in Jaipur

Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) issued a notice inviting tender for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects of 2,000 kW installed in Rajasthan. The last date for submission of bids is August 12, 2021, and the bids would be opened on August 13. The contract period of the project, located in Jaipur, is two years and could be extended further. The contract is effective from the day of its execution and would continue until the commissioning and hand over the project to the beneficiary and is renewable as per mutual agreement. The project capacity may vary from 10 kW to 1,000 kW. The winning bidder will supply material (including REIL solar PV modules) from their warehouse for installation work at the site and would continue to be responsible for their safe custody until they are installed in position, tested, commissioned, and handed over to beneficiaries. The successful bidders must clean the solar PV modules once a week or as per the requirement to maintain a 15% capacity utilization factor (CUF) of the project and submit a monthly CUF certificate to REIL. The equipment to clean modules will be arranged by the winning bidders, including water, PVC pipeline, tap, and motor.

(Mercom India, July 26, 2021)

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India flight tests new generation surface-to-air Akash missile

India on Friday successfully flight tested the New Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the Odisha coast, DRDO sources said. The test was carried out by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) against a high-speed unmanned aerial target which was successfully intercepted by the missile.  The surface-to-air missile was also successfully flight-tested two days ago from the same launch ground of ITR at Chandipur near here, sources said. The flight trial was conducted from launch pad 3 of the ITR with all weapon system elements such as Multifunction Radar, Command, Control and Communication System and launcher participating in deployment configuration, they said.   �The missile, equipped with a radio frequency seeker, successfully intercepted a high speed unmanned aerial target,� a DRDO spokesperson said. On July 21, the missile was flight-tested without the seeker, meeting all the mission requirements. high maneuverability required for neutralising fast and agile aerial threats, sources said.

(ET, July 23, 2021)

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American AH-64 Apache combat helicopter gets made in India Fuselage

From its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) on Friday announced the delivery of the 100th fuselage for the AH-64 Apache combat helicopter to Boeing. This has been accomplished within three years of the Telangana based facility being operational and has placed it as part of the global supply chain for Apache helicopters. This fuselage is going to travel from India to Boeing Company�s AH-64 Apache manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona, where it will be integrated into the final assembly line. This joint venture is the American aerospace giant�s first equity joint venture in India and it is a result of a 2015 partnership agreement with TASL. The state of the art facility in Hyderabad is spread over 14,000 square meters, and has been producing aero-structures for Boeing�s AH-64 Apache helicopter. Besides the fuselages, these include secondary structures and vertical spar boxes which are meant for the global customers.

(FE, July 23, 2021)

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Tata Boeing Aerospace delivers 100th Fuselage for Apache Combat chopper from Hyderabad facility

Tata Boeing Aerospace Ltd (TBAL) on Friday announced the delivery of the 100th fuselage for production of AH-64 Apache combat helicopters from its manufacturing facility in Hyderabad. The fuselage will be transported to Boeing�s manufacturing facility for AH-64 Apache in Mesa in Arizona for integration into the final assembly line. TBAL, a joint venture between Boeing and Tata, has been delivering Apache fuselages since May 2018. President of Boeing India Salil Gupte said that the TBAL is an example of Boeing�s commitment towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative and the co-development of integrated systems in aerospace and defence not just for India, but for the world. �We have quadrupled our sourcing from India in the past two years to more than USD 1 billion. Skilled talent, robust infrastructure, ease of doing business, and a highly responsive government administration make Telangana an ideal destination for the high-end manufacturing work,� he said.  

(FE, July 23, 2021)

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Make in India: RFP for conventional submarines under Project 75 (I) finally issued 

The submarines to be made in India under Strategic Partnership Model (SP) is going to cost over Rs 40,000 crore and will be fitted with Fuel-Cell based AIP (Air Independent Propulsion Plant). The long awaited Request for Proposal for six conventional submarines under Project 75 (I) has finally been issued to two shortlisted Strategic Partners � M/s Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and M/s Larsen & Tubro (L&T). The submarines to be made in India under Strategic Partnership Model (SP) is going to cost Rs 43,000 crore and will be fitted with Fuel-Cell based AIP (Air Independent Propulsion Plant). As has been reported by Financial Express Online in March 2021, the SPs to whom the RFPs have been issued will be collaborating with any of the shortlisted Foreign OEMs including: M/s Naval Group of France (is already working on the `Scorpene� class subs under Project 75); M/s TKMS of Germany (Type 218 Invincible Class); M/s JSC ROE of Russia (Amur Class); M/s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co Ltd of South Korea (KSS-3 submarine); and M/s Navantia of Spain (S-80 Issac Peral class). According to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Defence on July 20, 2021, these five companies are world leaders in the field of conventional submarine design and construction as well as other related technologies.

(FE, July 22, 2021)

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HAL is all set to respond to Royal Malaysian Air Force�s RfP for LCA

By the end of September 2021, the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is expected to respond to a Request for Proposal (RfP) from the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). The Malaysian Air Force has sent out a global request for low-cost light fighter aircraft. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a top officer has confirmed to Financial Express Online �The Company will be responding to the RfP from RMAF for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) `Tejas�. And it has to be sent at the end of September.� As has been reported earlier this year, on the sidelines of the 13th edition of Aero-India, R Madhavan, chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has told Financial Express Online that �Several Southeast Asian and Middle East countries evinced interest in the indigenous LCA `Tejas� Mk 1A fighter aircraft.� 

(FE, July 21, 2021)

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Consumer Electronics

Consumer durables Companies see massive uptake in premium category

Top consumer durables companies including LG, Panasonic and Godrej Consumer Products are seeing a significant uptick in demand for premium products. As people stay at home for longer lengths of time it is not just housework appliances that are seeing an upgrade, rather people want their time at home to be replete with comfort. Suguru Takamatsu, Divisional Head, CSD, CE, Panasonic India said, �Confined within homes, consumers are now opting for value proposition products that help them multi-task while adding comfort, convenience, connectivity and now, safety.� � This is why, for LG, the contribution of premium appliances is currently in double digits, with a gradual rise in demand for their appliances across their smart 4K TVs (43 inches and above), connected range of ACs (HU series), refrigerators (400 litres and above) and washing machines (8kgs or above). During April 2021, complaints of online e-commerce platforms running out of stock of high-end home care gadgets were common. With upper-middle-class working professionals being forced to work from home, without household help, the working elite brandished their cheque books to make their housework more efficient.  

(BusinessLIne, July 25, 2021)

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�Atmanirbhar Bharat�: 4 �Made in India� Android smart TVs LAUNCHED; Price starts at Rs. 14,999�Check details of all four variants

With pricing starting from INR 14,999, the four Android TV models include a 32-inch HD Ready Cybersound Android TV, a 42-inch FHD Android TV, a 43-inch Cybersound 4K Android TV and 55-inch 4K Android TV. In a boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India Campaign, Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd (SPPL) has manufactured four 'Made in India' Android TVs. Apparently, these smart TVs have been launched by German consumer electronics giant Blaupunkt, which has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with the SPPL.  As per the licensing contract, Blaupunkt�s manufacturing, branding, designing, packaging, and retailing supply chain will be handled by SPPL, the 30-year-old manufacturer of home-grown brands.   With pricing starting from INR 14,999, the four Android TV models include a 32-inch HD Ready Cybersound Android TV, a 42-inch FHD Android TV, a 43-inch Cybersound 4K Android TV and 55-inch 4K Android TV.   The 32-inch version is available at Rs 14,999, powered by Android 9 is bezel-less which comes with 40W speaker output, Edge-free sound technology, 2 speakers, and 1 GB Ram and 8 GB ROM to offer a smooth viewing experience.  The 42- inch FHD Android TV is priced at Rs 21,999, powered by Android 9 and includes an Ultra-Thin Bezel, 40W speaker output, Edge-free sound technology, 2 speakers, 1GB Ram and 8GB ROM. 

(Zee Business, July 24, 2021)

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Reliance Retail Q1 results: Pre-tax profit up 80% at Rs 1,941 crore

Reliance Retail reported an increase of 79.88 per cent in its pre-tax profit at Rs 1,941 crore for the first quarter ended June 2021. The retail arm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) had posted a pre-tax profit or EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) of Rs 1,079 crore in the April-June quarter a year ago. Revenue from operations of the organised retail segment of RIL during the quarter was at Rs 33,566 crore, up 19.04 per cent, against Rs 28,197 a year ago. While its gross revenue, which includes the value of sales and services, was up 21.90 per cent at Rs 38,547 crore in Q1/FY201-22 as against Rs 31,620 crore of the corresponding quarter of the last fiscal.  "Net profit for the quarter was Rs 962 crore, higher by 123.2 per cent Y-o-Y," it added. However, sequentially, Reliance Retail gross revenue in April-June was down 18.09 per cent at Rs 38,547 crore, against Rs 47,064 crore of the January-March quarter on account of restrictions on store operations during the second wave of Covid-19. RIL Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani said: "COVID-related restrictions on store operations during the quarter impacted our retail business operations and profitability.

(ET,July 24,2021)

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Consumer durables industry to witness sustained growth over next few years: Whirlpool India

With the coronavirus pandemic bringing a fundamental shift in the relationship between consumers and appliances as people spend more time at home, the consumer durables industry is expected to witness sustained growth over the next few years, according to Whirlpool of India. The 'work from anywhere' culture is expected to be the 'new norm' in the post-pandemic world, the company said there will be a greater emphasis on making the home comfortable and productive, leading to a focus on the role of home appliances to enable the same. "With people spending more time at home, we have seen a fundamental shift in their relationship with their home and their desire to improve life at home," Whirlpool of India Managing Director Vishal Bhola wrote in his address to shareholders in the company's annual report for 2020-21. Acknowledging that home appliances have moved from a passive space to an active one, he added, "They are no longer seen as luxuries or discretionary spend but as basic necessities to ensure the safety and comfort of the family."

(ET, July 21, 2021)

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Godrej Appliances forays into dishwashers; eyes 15% market share by end of 2021-22

Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, on Tuesday announced its foray into the dishwashers market and is eyeing 15 per cent market share by the end of this financial year in this segment. �The pandemic has upped stress level of consumers significantly. City-based consumers particularly... are juggling their office work with household chores while trying to limit their dependence on domestic help to avoid health risks. �This has led to a surge in effort minimising appliances like dishwashers.

(ET, July 21, 2021)

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Havells to focus majorly on rural markets, launch customized products

Havells is going to focus majorly on rural markets as one of the first to do so in the electrical goods industry by creating a dedicated sales channel and launching customized products, chairman and managing director Anil Rai Gupta said. Gupta said unlike the FMCG industry, there is no distribution channel for the electrical industry in the rural markets which are mostly fed from the main towns.

(ET, July 21, 2021)

FORTHCOMING EVENTS &  GENERAL INFORMATION 

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Note : Since this information is subject to change, especially in view of the spread of the coronavirus, all those interested are advised to ascertain the details from the organisers before making any commitment.

Domestic Shows  

Note : Since this information is subject to change, especially in view of the spread of the coronavirus, all those interested are advised to ascertain the details from the organisers before making any commitment.

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ELCINA EVENTS, ACTIVITIES & SERVICES

Glimpses of 2nd Southern Region Webinar

�Roadmap for Components in Automotive Electronics�

23rd July, 2021

Session on : Opportunities for Sourcing in Automotive Electronics

Mr. Srinivas Aravapalli, CEO, Blue Binaries Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Barkathulla Khan, Senior Director- Asia Operations, Visteon Corporation
Panel Discussion : Human Resources for High Tech Manufacturing � ESDM requires Affordable & Skilled Manpower
Session Moderator : Mr. N Ramachandran, Past President ELCINA & MD, Mel Systems & Services
Dr. Sreeram Srinivasan, CEO, Syrma Technology Pvt. Ltd.	Mr. Sasikumar Gendham, MD, Salcomp Manufacturing India (P) Ltd.
Mr. Sajan P David, VP and Business Head, Amara Raja Electronics	Esteemed Speakers

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India Taiwan Electronics Cooperation Meet

25th June, 2021 (Online)

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India and Taiwan share a special relationship. ELCINA has strong ties in Taiwan and are working closely with Taiwanese associates to support investments and collaborations as well as market expansion opportunities between companies to cater to the global and Indian markets.

ELCINA and Institute for Information Industry (III), Taiwan a research and industry development body under their Ministry of Economic Affairs, organized �India Taiwan Electronics Cooperation Meet� on 25^th June, 2021. The Meet had focused discussions on the opportunity in EV Industry and its related Battery eco-system.

Objectives of the Event

• Knowledge sharing by bringing all stakeholders of Electrical Vehicles (EV�s) value chain on one platform.

• To share the opportunities and the current industry status with the participating Taiwanese and Indian industry delegates, which would encourage them to contribute and benefit from the emerging opportunity in EV�s.

• Match Making

Program Details

• A conference on �Opportunities in Indian EV�s Market and Battery Technology to Power the EV Industry�.

• Pre-arranged Business to Business Meetings between Indian & Taiwan Vendors.

• Opportunity for informal meetings and networking.

India Taiwan Electronics Cooperation Meet scheduled online on 25^th June, 2021. The event was organized by Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA) and Institute for Information Industry (III), Taiwan.

The Meet witnessed strong participation by over 300 online delegates/visitors. The Webinar / Conference hosted eminent speakers from India & Taiwan. The B2B witnessed keen interest with each Vendor having 4-5 meetings adding up-to over 25 meetings.

The event comprised the following Sessions

• Indian EV Industry & Policy Framework;

• Taiwan Perspective on EV Vehicle Technology;

• Energy Storage Systems for EV Industry;

• Potential for Collaboration with Indian Companies & Export Markets;

• Current Status & Creation of an enabling charging infrastructure for e-mobility in India;

We would like to thank Institute for Information Industry (III), Taiwan, Speakers and Delegates for wholeheartedly contributing to the success of this event.

Glimpses of the Meet

B2B Meetings between India & Taiwan Companies

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ELCINA launches ELCINA Micro & Small Industries Forum (EMSIF) to support Micro & Small Industries

The Executive Committee of ELCINA has decided to establish a Micro & Small Industries Forum (MSIF) with the objective to focus on strengthening and growing our Micro and Small industries to the next level.

The Electronic Systems Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) Sector is growing very rapidly and policy support is being provided by Government to attract large investments. At the same time numerous Micro, Small and even Medium scale electronics units have shut down due to viability issues as a consequence of reduced and zero tariffs under ITA-1 and trade barriers which have rendered them unprofitable. MSIF is being established to enable small units to avail these benefits and become competitive.

The current government policies for supporting this vulnerable segment have been found inadequate and there benefits do not percolate down to the Small units. Since implementation of ITA-1 in April 2005, a very large number of MSME�s have fallen by the wayside as they just could not cope with the cut throat competition they faced from imports, especially from China and some South East Asian countries.

Membership Benefits of ELCINA Micro & Small Industries Forum (EMSIF)

• ELCINA Membership Benefits

  • EMSIF members will get benefits of all ELCINA services with special focus on requirements of Small and Micro Enterprises.

• Marketing & Promote Your Business  � Domestic & International

  • Promotion, exhibition and partnership Support for New markets.

  • Vendor Development Meet for EMSIF Members.

• Government Initiatives, Schemes & Funding

  • Facilitation and support for domestic & international trade fairs �Under MSME Schemes.

• Facilitation For Government Procurement / Approvals

  • Support in Govt. procurements / Incentives / Approvals etc.

  • Representation for oversight / common sectoral issues and enabling eligibility of domestic MSI Units.

• Joint Ventures & Collaborations

  • Support and Facilitation for International JVs, Partnerships, Technology Transfer

•  Recognition Through Awards

  • Annual ELCINA awards to include MSIF units.

• Networking & Mentoring

  • Regular networking opportunities through Seminars, Webinars, Conferences and B2B forums.

  • Facilitate mentoring through interaction with subject experts among ELCINA members as well as Consultants/Research firms.

 Exclusive Membership offer for new Members to join EMSIF

 For more details about the Forum please contact:

Rajesh Rawat

Manager � Events & CKM

Cell: +91 9911445890

Email: rajesh@elcina.com / support@elcina.com

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ELCINA PRODUCT DISPLAY CENTRE at  ELCINA HOUSE

The 'OSRAM DISPLAY CENTRE' in ELCINA House is a permanent Display Centre and serves to showcase the Indian electronics industry to visitors. The Display Centre has now 11 Full Stalls and 4 Half/Mini Stalls, presently occupied by the following Member-companies:-  

Two full stalls are currently available at present and interested members may kindly contact ELCINA House, New Delhi (saly@elcina.com) for advance booking of the same.

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PUBLICATIONS

ELCINA EMS Task Force Report:

(recently Launched by Mr. Ajay Sawhney, Secretary, Min. of Electronics & IT)

ELCINA constituted a Task Force to study the EMS Sector and come up with a Research Report providing details of the status and prospects of this ESDM segment. The task force had representation from MeitY & Invest India. The EMS Task Force commenced deliberations in July 2020 and concluded the same in November, coming up with valuable details such as the sector�s current size, growth potential, exports and policies which impact its progress. 

The Task Force findings are compiled in the form of a report. As per report, globally EMS sector was valued at US$ 832 Bn in 2019 and estimated to grow to US$ 1055 Bn by 2025. ELCINA predicts that the Indian EMS industry will gallop from US$ 23.5 Bn in 2019-20 to US$ 152 Bn by 2025. This effectively means that it has the potential to grow from <3% of the global industry to about 14% within 5 years.

For enquiries and ordering the reports, please call: Ms.TandraMajumder at +91 (011) 26924597, 26928053

�Indian Printed Circuit Board Industry & Market Research Report

The evolution of miniaturization and sub-miniaturization in the design of electronic equipment led to the emergence of a new technique of inter-component wiring and assembly known as the printed circuit board (PCB). This technology has now become the backbone of electronic devices. They provide the required mechanical support structure and electrical connect for the circuit. In addition to providing the connectivity, they also help to reduce the overall size and enhance the efficiency of the device.

• By 2020, the electronics market in India is expected to increase with a CAGR of 25.1 per cent to USD 400 billion from USD 104 billion in 2015

• Currently only 35% of this demand is currently being met by local manufacturers. And for the rest 65%, India is still dependent on imports.

• Hence, PCB- being the backbone of electronics holds a huge demand in India - Current demand of USD 2.01 Billion represents the demand based on the total PCBs (which includes both the bare board PCBs and the populated PCBs)

• Current market size for bare PCBs is USD 1.2 Billion - Only 30% of this demand for bare PCBs is currently being met by local PCB manufacturers. And for the rest 70%, India.

You may order the same from by following the below link;

http://elcina.com//new_publication.php

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�Opportunities and Challenges in the Strategic Electronics Sector, with special focus on MSMEs�. 

We are pleased to inform you that, a Special Report (update 2016) has been prepared by ELCINA on �Opportunities and Challenges in the Strategic Electronics Sector, with special focus on MSMEs�.  This Report involved detailed research & discussions with varied stakeholders from Defence Sector. It provides updated information as well as recommendations for next steps for Strategic Electronics and policy changes that we believe are required to take the Defence Electronics Sector to new heights. The updated report was released during Strategic Electronics Summit 2016.

This Study provides on insight into the Defence Electronics eco-system in India and is a guide, both for the industry as well as the defence establishment to chalk out a path to success in this important sector. You may order the same from by following the below link

http://elcina.com//new_publication.php

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 Super Capacitor-Market Landscape Study

A Supercapacitor or Ultracapacitor is a charge storage device that stores electrical charges via electrochemical & electrostatic processes and has an unusually high energy density when compared to common capacitors. Due to their beneficial properties like fast charging ability,

superior low temperature performance, long service and cycle life, and reliability, Supercapacitors hold the potential to replace or complement traditional batteries and capacitors in several applications. Supercapacitors are already being used world   wide in number of applications ranging from automotive, renewable energy to electronics. For more details you can visit below link:

http://elcina.com//new_publication.php

For enquiries, call Ms.Tandra Majumder,
ELCINA HOUSE, 422 Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110 020.
Tel: +91 (011) 26924597, 26928053; Fax: +91 (011) 2692 3440;
Email: tandra@elcina.com  or info@elcina.com

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