VOL XXII, ISSUE 17

15 September 2022

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Defence Ministry Invites Industry To Make 5 Lakh Microchips In India

 

In an initiative of far-reaching consequences, India�s Defence Ministry has put its money where its mouth is: it has translated buzzwords like 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' into practical action by volunteering to helm the production of 5 lakh semiconductor chips divided across two designs, provided they are based on an indigenous design and Indian Intellectual Property (IP).It has committed to consume 10 percent of the microchips so produced �that is 50,000 units�in a military role, leaving the makers to sell the rest in the civilian market.

 

Source: https://swarajyamag.com/tech/defence-ministry-invites-industry-to-make-5-lakh-microchips-in-india

 

India to be a USD 300 bn electronics manufacturing industry by 2025-26: Rajeev Chandrasekhar :

 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce�s U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC)'s India Ideas Summit 2022 saw Rajeev Chandrasekhar, India�s Minister of State for Electronics and IT participate in a panel discussion on data governance and advanced manufacturing. Speaking at a panel discussion, the Minister said �Our ambition is to build a USD 300bn electronics manufacturing industry in India by 2025-26. Electronics manufacturing, currently at USD 75 bn, will form an important component of the USD 1 trillion economy in India. He further added �Our approach is focused on expanding India�s innovation ecosystem and the internet and technology are going to be big enablers in the continued expansion of our economy.

 

Source: https://www.expresscomputer.in/news/india-to-be-a-usd-300-bn-electronics-manufacturing-industry-by-2025-26-rajeev-chandrasekhar/89797/

 

India plans to speed up testing and safety approvals for electronic devices:

 

India is planning to speed up testing and safety approvals of electronic devices, including smartphones and earbuds, to reduce their time to market. Currently, it can take as long as 20 weeks to for consumer electronics to pass safety tests � but the new approvals could bring that down to as little as three days.The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the country�s nodal agency responsible for setting quality and safety standards, has considered a pilot project to do away with the existing sequential testing model and deploy parallel testing for electronic devices in the South Asian market. As reported by Reuters, the BIS held a meeting this week with officials of India�s technology ministry, industry group MAIT and key electronic hardware industry representatives, including Apple and Samsung, to discuss the project. The BIS and the technology ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.While earbuds are likely to be the first devices to undergo the new testing model, the standards agency may consider extending the product list over time, MAIT said in a statement

 

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/02/india-speed-up-parallel-testing-safety-approvals-electronic-devices-smartphones-earbuds/

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Tata Group in talks to join an elite club of iPhone makers

Tata Group is in talks with a Taiwanese supplier to Apple Inc.:Tata To Make iPhone: Tata is taking a new initiative .Tata Group will be the first company in the country to manufacture iPhone if the news from tech sites is true. Currently, Taiwanese company Wistron China and India�s Foxconn Technology Group assemble the iPhone. It is believed that any Indian company manufacturing the iPhone could challenge China�s dominance in electronics manufacturing. Due to the Covid pandemic and tensions with the US, Apple has distanced itself from China for iPhone manufacturing. China is currently under lockdown due to covid. That is why other tech giants are showing more interest in manufacturing electronic gadgets in India instead of China. The company wants to strengthen the supply-chain especially in India. Tech sites say that assembling Apple�s iPhone is a challenging job. Because this American company does not compromise on the meaning of the product. Currently the company is running on heavy losses.

Source: ET (9 Sep. 2022)

U.S. officials order Nvidia to halt sales of top AI chips to China

New restrictions on exports of cutting-edge chips from Nvidia Corp to China have signaled an escalation of the U.S. crackdown on Beijing's technological prowess and alarmed investors already worried about an industry downturn.Shares of Nvidia fell 11% to $133.46 on Thursday, wiping out more than $40 billion in market value and dragging the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index down by more than 4%.The U.S. move to restrict exports of two of Nvidia's top computing chips for artificial intelligence - the H100 and A100 - to China could hurt the company's business in the key market, according to a filing on Wednesday.The action by Washington comes as tensions rise over access to advanced chip technology and the future of Taiwan, where Nvidia and nearly all other big semiconductor companies source their chips from.

 

Source:https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/us-officials-order-nvidia-to-halt-sales-of-top-ai-chips-to-china-advanced-micro-devices-a100-h100-trade-war/article65834902.ece 

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India�s Export Story: At 54.7%, Electronics Show Positive Growth in Apr-Aug, Readymade Garment Up 17.8%

According to the commerce ministry's data, the Indian exports have held well to register 17.1% growth in April-August compared to the corresponding period last year. The electronics export performance showed a positive growth with 54.7% increase in April-August, compared to the same period last year. The readymade garment segment has gone up by 17.8% during this period.The agricultural exports did well with marine products registering a growth of 7.6%, meat and dairy products seeing a growth of 13.6%, fruits and vegetables exports growing at 8.8%, cereal preparations and processed food products by 30.6% and coffee at 36.7%. Sectors such as oil mills, oil seeds, tea, rice etc., too, have been doing well.

Source: https://www.news18.com/news/india/indias-export-story-at-54-7-electronics-show-positive-growth-in-apr-aug-readymade-garment-up-17-8-5887651.html

India state officials say Wistron may invest in Telangana

Officials from the Information Technology Electronics and Communication (ITE&C) Department of India's Telangana State have told DIGITIMES Asia that electronic manufacturing service (EMS) giant Wistron Corp may invest in Telangana to produce products related to consumer electronics and electrical vehicles (EV). Wistron may be engaged in the manufacturing of mostly consumer electronics and EV-related products, according to Sujai Karampuri, director of ITE&C's electronics division. He said Wistron's intentions would be clearer in 2023 .A Wistron spokesperson declined to comment on the matter. Industry sources told DIGITIMES Asia that Wistron still has plenty of room for expansion at its production center in Bengaluru, so it is unlikely for Wistron to have huge investments in other Indian cities in the short run. Currently, Wistron produces smart gadgets in Bengaluru and is planning to expand investments to produce medical devices, but so far they do not have plans to manufacture EVs yet.

Source: https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20220902VL206/ict-manufacturing-india-wistron.html

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POLICY SCAN                                                                                    

 

Kartanaka notifies new Aerospace & Defence Policy, aims $6 billion investments, 60,000 jobs over five years

 

Under the new Aerospace and Defence policy 2022-27, the Karnataka government has set a target to create additional jobs, direct and indirect for 60,000 persons in five years.The primary objective of the state government is to develop Karnataka as the aerospace and defence manufacturing hub, including MRO and space applications for both the Indian market and exports. It is eyeing to attract investments worth Rs 45,000 crore (USD 6 bn). The state government is aiming to make Karnataka as a destination for manufacturing of space applications.Although, Karnataka was the first state in the country to come up with the aerospace policy, the new policy was announced at a time when the aerospace industrial corridors have come up in Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.More than 25 per cent of India�s aircraft and spacecraft industry is based in Karnataka and around 67 per cent of all aircraft and helicopter manufacturing for defence services is done in the state.

 

Source: https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/karnataka-aerospace-defence-policy-to-create-60000-jobs-in-five-years

  

PLI for Electronics Manufacturing: This Company Has Been Given Incentive To Boost Local Production:

 

The PLI Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing, which was introduced to boost the domestic production of electronic components, has seen its first disbursal approved by the Empowered Committee. The first company to get the incentive under the scheme is Padget Electronics Pvt Ltd, which is a subsidiary of Noida-based contract manufacturer Dixon Technologies Pvt Ltd.Padget Electronics will get a disbursement of Rs 53.28 crore under PLI Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing. �The Empowered Committee (EC)�approved first disbursement of Rs 53.28 crore under PLI Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing to M/s Padget Electronics Private Limited as recommended by Project Management Agency i.e. M/s IFCI ltd. Padget Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is a 100 per cent subsidiary of �Dixon Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd," the Ministry of Electronics and IT has said in a statement.It added that the objective is to make domestic manufacturing globally competitive and to create domestic Champions in manufacturing. The strategy behind the scheme is to offer financial incentives to boost electronics manufacturing and attract large-scale investments.

 

Source: https://www.news18.com/news/business/pli-for-electronics-manufacturing-this-company-has-been-given-incentive-to-boost-local-production-5935045.html

 

 

INDUSTRY  SCAN                                                                           

 

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Indian military can�t be a silent spectator to global semiconductor boom. See US, China

 

India�s semiconductor mission must converge with its military �Atmanirbhar� ambitions as a geopolitical priority. The country needs hundreds of chip startups to serve its military and commercial needs. India is home to 20 per cent of the world�s chip designers, almost all of whom are employed in the back offices of foreign firms. It is time our human talent works to further our national interests.The military cannot afford to be a silent spectator. Instead, it must play an instrumental role in building domestic chip capabilities.From phones to car keys, semiconductors are ubiquitous in our daily lives. As a result, governments around the globe are investing billions of dollars in building domestic semiconductor capabilities. This effort includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi�s $10 billion Semiconductor Mission, the US government�s $208 billion Chips Act, and China�s eye-popping $1.4 trillion investment vision for its semiconductor sector by 2025.

 

Source: https://theprint.in/opinion/indian-military-cant-be-a-silent-spectator-to-global-semiconductor-boom-see-us-china/1115864/

 

India wants to quadruple electronics biz in just four years

 

India's Ministry of State for Electronics & Information Technology released a report this week exploring how the subcontinent might increase electronics production by roughly 400 percent and exports by an ambitious 750 percent by 2026."The government is laser-focused on achieving the target of $300 billion electronic production by 2026," said Electronics and IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday.The target for electronics exports by 2026 is $120 billion. The report was written in conjunction with the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA). It was designed to help the government pinpoint the challenges to get to this extremely ambitious goal from where India currently stands: it manufactures electronic goods worth $76 billion at present, with just $16 billion of that sent to export.

 

Source: https://www.theregister.com/2022/08/31/india_electronics_report/

 

India only major country to grow in smart personal audio market

 

India was the only country that bucked the global negative trend in the smart personal audio shipments in the second quarter (Q2) this year, registering a huge 55 per cent growth.The worldwide smart personal audio shipments fell by 1.7 per cent year on year to 98.1 million units, according to market research firm Canalys. India, the world`s third largest smart personal audio market, increased shipments by a massive 55 per cent.But growth in India was insufficient to offset the overall global decline, with the US down 1 per cent and China down 13 per cent.TWS was the only smart personal audio category to grow, recording 8 per cent growth at 63 million units, and India is the key driver behind the TWS growth."Without India`s impressive growth, the global TWS market would have gone into a decline," said analyst Ashweej Aithal.

 

Source: https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-india-only-major-country-to-grow-in-smart-personal-audio-market-198406

 

Road ahead for boosting electronics manufacturing in India

 

The Indian electronics market, which was estimated to be around $75 billion last year, is now expected to grow by 6-7% annually for the next six years. This was not the case if one were to assess the situation two years ago. There was a definite dent in manufacturing plants being shut and demands lowering. However, just like everything gets better with time, so did the electronics industry. The best lesson we all learned from the pandemic was that we need to have in-house manufacturing units. Due to the pandemic and trade being shut, several manufacturers and retailers found it hard to keep up with demand. For instance, semiconductors and panels were so scarce in India that the television industry had months of backlog as parts were not available.But not anymore. Due to several PLI schemes and the Make-in-India initiative, several plants are being set up for end-to-end manufacturing in India. The Electronics Development Fund policy and the Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme have been introduced to promote manufacturing.

 

Source:https://yourstory.com/smbstory/electronics-manufacturing-boost-india-business/amp

 

Renesas Electronics to acquire India-based Steradian Semiconductors

 

Advanced semiconductor solutions supplier Renesas Electronics  has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire India-based Steradian Semiconductors in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close by year-end .No other terms of the deal were disclosed. With the advancements of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) in the automotive market, the number of radar sensors installed in vehicles is expected to triple over the next five years as radar is considered an essential sensing technology for ADAS. Renesas said it is expanding its automotive product portfolio with Steradian's radar technology to respond to such growth.

 

Source: https://seekingalpha.com

 

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Information Technology

Exercise conducted by CERT-In in collaboration with Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

 

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India, in collaboration with Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), today, successfully designed & conducted the Cyber Security Exercise �Synergy� for 13 Countries as part of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative- Resilience Working Group which is being led by India under the leadership of National Security Council Secretariat(NSCS). The theme of the exercise was �Building Network Resiliency to counter Ransomware Attacks�. The exercise scenario was derived from real life cyber incidents, in which a domestic level (limited impact) ransomware incident escalates to a global cyber security crisis. Exercise �Synergy� was hosted by CERT-In on its exercise simulation platform. Each State participated as a National Crisis Management Team having composition from different government agencies including National CERTs/CSIRTs, Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA), Communication & IT/ICT Ministry and Security agencies. The specific objective of the exercise was to Assess, Share and Improve strategies and practices among Member-States to build network resiliency against ransomware & cyber extortion attacks.

 

Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1855771

 

Slack offers new DocuSign integration to streamline e-signature process

 

Slack has announced a new contact lifecycle management (CLM) integration with e-signature platform DocuSign, allowing users to navigate the full agreement processes inside their Slack workspace.Although users already had the ability to send, sign and collaborate on agreements with DocuSign eSignature for Slack, much of the process still required the need for access to multiple, disparate systems, for internal and external stakeholders alike.The new DocuSign CLM for Slack app instead allows colleagues and customers to navigate the full agreement process, including redlining, reviewing and approving, directly within Slack. This removes the need for signatories to check their emails or switch to different systems in order to receive status updates.

 

Source: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3672121/slack-offers-new-docusign-integration-to-streamline-e-signature-process.html

 

Decline in PC and tablet shipments will continue through 2023, says IDC

 

Global shipments of PCs and tablets are in steep decline, but will pick up again in 2024, according to a new study by IDC.Shipments of traditional PCs are forecast to decline 12.8% to 305.3 million units in 2022, while IDC expects tablet shipments will fall 6.8% to 156.8 million. The combined market for PCs and tablets will decline by 2.6% in 2023 before returning to growth in 2024, according to IDC. It attributes the reduced outlook to inflation, the weakening global economy, and the surge in buying over the past two years. Consumer demand has slowed, education demand has largely been fulfilled, and enterprise demand is getting pushed out due to worsening macroeconomic conditions, IDC said. 

 

Source: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3672409/decline-in-pc-and-tablet-shipments-will-continue-through-2023-says-idc.html

 

Addigy enables IT to automate Apple device configuration policies

 

The tool is designed to make it much easier for enterprise IT to apply policies across their Apple device fleets. What tends to happen when attempting to apply policies at a device level is that IT must do so manually doing. This seems likely to get easier with iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura, but it remains a time-consuming challenge for IT.Addigy explains that Flex will save IT admins time by eliminating the tedious task of manually assigning Apple device policies to new or existing devices. "Addigy's Flex Policies is a game-changer for not only IT admins managing Apple devices but also the industry," "By making it easier for IT teams to onboard Apple devices, we're destigmatizing Apple devices in the workplace. The reality is Apple usage in the workplace is expected to grow over the next several years, and whatever we, as a company, can do to assist IT admins and MSPs with managing these devices is a win for everyone."

 

Source: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3671671/addigy-enables-it-to-automate-apple-device-configuration-policies.html

 

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Telecom

 

Jio, Airtel 5G capex estimated at $16.8 bln in FY23-25

 

We expect Bharti and Jio to spend $7.7 billion/$9.1 billion on capex (excluding spectrum) from FY23-25 and expect them to curtail their 3G/4G capex and spend large on 5G going ahead,� BofA Securities said in a note to clients. Analysts expect Airtel�s overall capex to be lower than Jio as the Sunil Mittal-led telco  is rolling out 5G services on non-standalone (NSA) mode that uses existing 4G id-band airwaves (1800 MHz, 2100 MHz) with C-band capacity 5G spectrum (3.3 GHz) unlike Jio's standalone 5G network that will use more expensive 700 MHz spectrum.

 

Source:Times of India

 

Global 5G subscriptions tally reaches 690 million in Q2: Ericsson :

 

In an Q2 update to its Ericsson Mobility Report, the vendor noted 5G subscriptions grew by 690 million during the three months to the end of June as operators continued to roll out their next generation mobile networks, including 5G standalone (SA) systems: By the end of the second quarter, 218 CSPs had launched commercial 5G services, with 24 operators having deployed 5G SA networks. NEW DELHI: Global 5G subscriptions grew by 70 million in the second quarter of 2 . 5G accounted for 8.3% of all mobile subscriptions by the end of Q2 2022, according to Ericsson�s research teamMobile broadband is the overall winner, as the number of 4G as well as 5G connections is risingMobile data traffic volumes are greater than ever, driven by video content consumptionThe number of 5G connections worldwide hit 690 million by the end of June 2022.

 

Source: https://www.telecomtv.com/content/5g/global-5g-connections-hit-690-million-ericsson-45288/

 Vodafone Idea shareholders approve elevation of Moondra as CEO; Takkar becomes non-executive director

Shareholders of Vodafone Idea NSE 0.00 % have approved elevation of company's chief financial officer Akshaya Moondra as new chief executive officer, according to voting result of the annual general meeting released on Tuesday. The company held its 27th AGM (annual general meeting) on Monday in which 99.75 per cent shareholders voted in favour of the special resolution to appoint "Akshaya Moondra as chief executive officer of the company". Moondra's appointment comes at a time when the company is reeling under debt of close to Rs 2 lakh crore and has been incurring huge losses.

 

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/vil-shareholders-approve-elevation-of-moondra-as-ceo-takkar-becomes-non-executive-director/articleshow/93886281.cms?from=mdr

Domestic telecom firms want BSNL to adopt new tower technologies

In a letter to BSNL chairman, PK Purwar, dated August 30, 2022 Voice director general Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar said, "Since, an indigenous new tower technology s NEW DELHI: Homegrown telecom companies led by Voice Of Indian Communication technology. Recently, BSNL announced a procurement under the Infrastructure as a Service Provider (IaaSP) category for designing and delivering 17,264 ground-based towers (GBT).Voice claims that one of the members, Kotkar Energy Dynamics, has created the Advait-Tower, a new generation telecom tower with significant cost and implementation time advantages over the GBT of an earlier generation.In addition to the 6,279 villages that now have 2G connectivity, the Union Cabinet endorsed a scheme in July of this year to reach 24,680 unconnected villages with fourth-generation (4G) mobile services.BSNL would carry out the project utilising the 4G technology suite from Atmanirbhar Bharat for a cost of Rs. 26,316 crores, which would be covered by the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).

 

Source: https://telecompod.com/local-telecom-companies-urge-bsnl-to-implement-new-tower-technologies/1169/

 

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Defence & Solar

 

CCS clears indigenous LCA Mark 2 fighter aircraft project

In a major boost to indigenous fighter aircraft development initiatives, the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday cleared the development of LCA Mark 2 fighter aircraft which would be a replacement for the Mirage 2000, Jaguar and MiG-29 combat aircraft in the Indian Air Force. �LCA Mark 2 fighter aircraft development project has been cleared by the government. This would pave the way for designers to develop an advanced 17.5-tonne single-engine aircraft. Development of new aircraft is to be completed by 2027,� Aeronautical Development Agency chief Girish Deodhare told ANI on the project. In a telephonic conversation from Bengaluru, Deodhare said the project would benefit from the progress made in the LCA Mark 1A programme and would help in the development of the fifth generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project.

 

Source: https://theprint.in/defence/centre-gives-nod-to-development-of-indigenous-lca-mark-2-fighter-aircraft-project/1111127/                                                                                            

DRDO confirms successful trials of enhanced range Pinaka rockets in Pokhran, Balasore

Pokhran (Rajasthan) [India], August 29 (ANI): Trials of the Made-in-India enhanced Pinaka Rockets were successfully conducted at Balasore and Pokhran over the past few weeks, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) officials said on Monday.Manufacturers of the system- Munitions India Ltd and Economic Explosives Limited � met user requirements at trials� completion, the DRDO said today. The officials further said that this is a further step in the direction of the �Make in India� initiative of the government in the defence sector. In a success for Make in India in defence, the manufacturers including Munitions India Ltd and Economic Explosives Ltd met the user requirements at the completion of the trials,� the defence officials said. Earlier, this May, DRDO also confirmed the trials of the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) being successfully conducted at Pokhran Field Firing Range (PFFR)

 

Source: https://theprint.in/india/drdo-confirms-successful-trials-of-enhanced-range-pinaka-rockets-in-pokhran-balasore/1106161/

Rajnath approves fresh 'positive list' of sub-systems to promote domestic defence industry

Rajnath Singh has approved a list of 780 components and subsystems which will only be procured from domestic industry after a ban on their import kicks in under staggered timeline of around six years. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a fresh list of 780 components and subsystems which will only be procured from domestic industry after a ban on their import kicks in under a staggered time-line of around six years.It is the third such "positive indigenisation" list comprising line replacement units, sub-systems and components used for various military platforms, equipment and weapons, and the aim is to minimise imports by the defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs). The defence ministry has set specific timelines for import ban of the items, spanning a period from December 2023 to December 2028."Singh has approved the third positive indigenisation list of 780 strategically important Line Replacement Units (LRUs)/Sub-systems/Components with a timeline beyond which they will only be procured from the domestic industry," it said in a statement on Sunday.

 

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rajnath-approves-positive-list-to-promote-domestic-defence-industry-122082800335_1.html  

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Indian Navy receives first-ever fully indigenous AK-630 gun ammo

In a major boost for  achieving indigenisation in the armed forces, the Indian Navy on Friday received its first-ever fully Made in India 30mm ammunition for AK-630 guns fitted on warships."Satyanarayan Nuwal, CMD of the Economic Explosives Limited handed over the first consignment of the ammunition to Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral SN Ghormade," Indian Navy said in a release. Indian Navy in its pursuit of Atmanirbharta by fostering the industry provided technical support in terms of finalisation of drawings, design specifications, inspection tools, proof and testing of ammunition," the Navy said. With the collaborative approach, the Indian Navy has been able to successfully develop an alternate source of supply for 30mm ammunition, Navy officials added.

 

Source: https://zeenews.india.com/india/indian-navy-receives-first-ever-fully-

 

GeM pegs defence procurement to reach Rs 30,000 crore this year: Official

 

According to GeM Chief Executive Officer P K Singh, the procurement agency expects to garner about Rs 2 lakh crore sales in the year across the country. Public procurement portal Government eMarketplace projects defence procurement made through it to double to Rs 30,000 crore during the current financial year, a top official said here on Friday  According to GeM Chief Executive Officer P K Singh, the procurement agency expects to garner a bout Rs 2 lakh crore sales in the year across the country. The GeM portal launched by the Centre in 2016 is for online purchase of goods and services by all central government ministries and departments. Last year, the defence procurement was around Rs 15,000 crore. The target is to double it to Rs 30,000 crore this year," he told reporters here.

 

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/gem-pegs-defence-procurement-to-reach-rs-30-000-cr-this-year-official-122082600962_1.html

 

India's NHPC, Bharat Electronics plan gigawatt-scale solar factory August 23 (Renewables Now)

 

Indian hydropower producer NHPC Ltd (BOM:533098) and aerospace and defence electronics company Bharat Electronics Ltd (BOM:500049) will work together to build a gigawatt-scale solar factory. The two state-owned companies have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in relation to this partnership, according to a bourse filing on Tuesday. The annoouncement did not give any further information about the project apart from mentioning it involves the construction of a vertically integrated solar manufacturing unit. According to a presentation from earlier this month, NHPC is currently building four solar power plants with a combined capacity of 1,040 MW, to be completed in the period 2022-2024. In addition, it has a 600-MW project in the tender stage and a few joint venture developments. The company also lists 2,000 MW of solar capacity as an intermediary procurer.

 

Source: https://renewablesnow.com/news/indias-nhpc-bharat-electronics-plan-gigawatt-scale-solar-factory-795620/         

 

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Consumer Electronics

 

'Lyne aims to be India�s most trusted consumer electronics firm'

 

Launched in July 2022, Lyne by U&I is an innovative mobile devices and accessories brand with product selection that is one-of-a-kind and unrivalled in terms of quality and value. The company was founded by Meet Vij, Paresh Vij, and Navin Vij, who launched Lyne with the goal of delivering functional and high-quality products and services to its vast client base. The company aims to make it a one-stop solution for all mobile accessory related needs and is modelled around their legacy family business. The brand is endorsed by celebrities like Vidyut Jammwal and Ananya Pandey, and has come out with over 50 products in 10 categories. Their main high-demand products include smart watches, data cables, neckbands, and earbuds. Lyne products start with an affordable price range of Rs 499, owing to its six international manufacturing units and a packaging unit in India. It plans to establish more domestic units in the upcoming months to meet consumer demand. In an interaction, Meet Vij talked about how Lyne was formed, and the future plans the company has for the brand.

 

Source: https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/business/lyne-aims-indias-trusted-consumer-electronics-firm 

 

How a pro-manufacturing ecosystem in India has resulted in creating affordable consumer electronics products

 

The Government of India has taken a lot of important decisions in recent years to boost the manufacturing ecosystem in the country. The Make in India program, improvement in ease of doing business, the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme, and the introduction of goods and services tax (GST) have collectively improved the manufacturing ecosystem. This noticeable improvement has attracted domestic and international companies to the country and helped make consumer electronics more affordable for the end consumer.Gone are the days when the wealthy only bought automatic washing machines, dishwashers, portable speakers, or LED televisions. Coupled with the rising income levels, the price point for these products has seen a correction from a few years ago. It is now well within reach of most modern Indian consumers.

 

Source :  https://timesofindia

 

Appliances industry expects up to 35 pc growth in sales during this festive season

 

Appliances and consumer durable makers are looking for up to 35 per cent growth in sales during this festive season on increasing demand for premium products and price hikes.Some of the companies, however, are "cautiously optimistic" about the sales of their entry-level mass products in the country's hinterlands.Companies such as Panasonic, LG, Sony, Samsung, Haier, Godrej Appliances, Voltas, Thomson and BSH Home Appliances expect this festive sale, which started with the onset of Onam in the south, to be better than the last year and even cross the pre-Covid sales volume. Companies such as Panasonic, LG, Sony, Samsung, Haier, Godrej Appliances, Voltas, Thomson and BSH Home Appliances expect this festive sale, which started with the onset of Onam in the south, to be better than the last year and even cross the pre-Covid sales volume.

 

Source : https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2022/sep/11/appliances-industry-expects-up-to-35-pc-growth-in-sales-during-this-festive-season-2497122.html


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MSME

 

 

MSMEs in long steel market to grow by 5-10%: CRISIL

 

According to a CRISIL Research Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the long steel segment will grow by 5-10 per centn It will rise despite of a indicative 2-4 per cent fall in industry revenue in 2022-23 (FY23).The fall will be due to the sharp correction in domestic steel prices following the imposition of export duty by the government, together with falling exports. Earlier during the time period between January and May there was a surge in domestic steel prices which led the imposition of export duty. The move led to a swift 25 per cent correction in the price of flat steel � which accounts for almost 80 per cent of finished steel exports and is dominated by large integrated steel players � from its April peak. Long steel saw a limited correction. CRISIL expect flat-steel prices to correct by over 10 per cent in FY23, even as long-steel prices remain largely resilient. 

 

Source : https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/msmes-in-long-steel-market-to-grow-by-5-10-crisil     
 

                                                                                                   

Odisha clears new industrial projects worth Rs 2,005 cr, MSME�s will be benefitted:

 

The Proposals for 10 industrial project worth Rs 2005.89 crore received the green signal from the Odisha government on Monday. Summa Real Media Private Limited�s proposal to set up a pharmaceutical manufacturing and research unit comprising pharmaceutical formulation manufacturing, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) manufacturing and pharmaceutical research and development centre with annual capacity of 1.6 billion units at Gothapatna in Bhubaneswar, Khurda district at an investment of Rs 200 crore was approved by the concerned authorities. This project will create job opportunities for over 1,280 people.

Reference : Aug 30 (KNN)

 

Reliance Retail to expand product and design capability for MSMEs

 

Announcing its plan to launch FMCG goods business, Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) will expand its product and design capability to MSMEs. This will help small businesses provide product of high quality and enhance its customers' experience. FMCG business as part of Reliance�s expansion plan this year was announced on Monday. Director of RRVL Isha Ambani addressing the 45th AGM of Reliance Industries said, �This year, we will launch our FMCG goods business. �The objective of this business will be to develop and deliver products and solve every Indian's daily needs, with high-quality products at affordable pricing, she said while addressing Reliance Industries' annual general meeting.

 

Source : https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/reliance-retail-to-expand-product-and-design-capability-for-msmes 

 

TN Skill Corporation inks pact with 47 firms to promote skill development among youth

 

The Tamil Nadu Skill Corporation on Monday signed an Memorandum of Understanding with 47 firms to provide world-class course contents to the students to help them develop necessary job skills.This agreement was signed under the state government�s skill development and employability facilitation scheme, �Naan Mudhalvan�.The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin during the MoU ceremony also launched a dedicated upskilling portal. He also inaugurated an exhibition of firms that offer training, skilling and courses on a range of fields and subjects.The upskilling portal will have courses on new technologies like block chain, IT-skills and programming, banking and financial services etc. The new portal�s features include psychometric test, facilitation on free of cost skilling and low-fee skill upgradation modules on new technologies  

 

Source : https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/tn-skill-corporation-inks-pact-with-47-firms-to-promote-skill-development-among-youth 

 

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ELCINA EVENTS , ACTIVITIES & SERVICES 

The 11th SES was organised under the theme "Strategic Electronics � Moving towards true Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Beyond" has been the focus of our government and thus was considered the appropriate theme.  The Conference also delved into how we should look �beyond� self-reliance and lay emphasis on R&D and Innovation as well as technological leadership for making a foothold in global markets. 

 

Key Highlights

2 day Conference & Exhibition

-  1200 + Delegates/Visitors

-  550+ Organizations

-  55+ Exhibitors

-  35+ Eminent Speakers 

Glimpses of

11th Strategic Electronics Summit (SES 2022) - Defence & Aerospace

7th & 8th July 2022 @ The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru

Stalwarts @ 11th Strategic Electronics Summit � Defence & Aerospace

Chief Guest: Sri Basavaraj Bommai

Hon'ble Chief Minister, Govt. of Karnataka

Guest of Honour : Shri Murugesh Nirani

Hon'ble Minister for Large & Medium Industries,

Commerce & Industries  Dept., Govt. of Karnataka

Hon'ble Chief Guest & Guest of Honour

Guest of Honour: Dr. Girish Deodhare,

DS, DG, Aeronautics Development Agency (ADA)

Guest of Honour: Dr. E.V. Ramana Reddy, IAS,

ACS to Government, Dept. of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T,

Govt. of Karnataka (Lighting the Lamp)

Col HS Shankar (Retd.), CMD,

Alpha Design Technologies Ltd. & Chairman

Organising Committee, SES 2022

Ms. Gunjan Krishna, IAS

Commissioner for Industrial Development, &

Director of Industries & Commerce, Government of Karnataka

Ms. Pooja Kulkarni, IAS

MD & CEO, Guidance

Govt. of Tamil Nadu

Mr. Saurabh Gaur, IAS

Principal Secretary, IT, E&C, Skill Dev. &

Training, Real Time Governance, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh

Ms. Nivruti Rai

Country Head

Intel India

Mr. N Ramachandran, CMD, Mel Systems & Services &

Co-Chairman Organising Committee, SES 2022

Dr. S Christopher

Ex-Chairman, DRDO & Former Director,

Centre for Airborne Systems

Day 1 - 7th July, 2022 - Session IV

Fireside Chat - on Intel's role in shaping India's Semiconductor & Strategic Electronics Ecosystem

 

Ms. Nivruti Rai, Country Head- Intel India

In conversation with  :Mr. Sanjeev Gupta, CEO- Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM)

 

Day 1 - 7th July, 2022

"ELCINA-KDEM MoU Signing Ceremony"

Kindly click the following link to view / download the event photographs:

 https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/134L94PbEnT_-XvJo_yfgNaDgzPH0XJoU

   

WINNER 2022

 

Excellence in R&D (Large Scale)

 First - Defsys Solutions Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon

Certificate of merit -  C-DOT, New Delhi

Excellence in R&D (SME)

First - ComAvia Systems Technologies , Bengaluru

Certificate of Merit Electro Circuit Systems , Hyderabad

Excellence in Indigenization (Large Scale)

First - C-DOT, New Delhi

Certificate of Merit TE Connectivity, Bengaluru

Excellence in Indigenization (SME)

First - Electro Circuit Systems, Hyderabad

Certificate of Merit - Integral Systems and Components Pvt Ltd

Excellence in Indigenization (Startup)

First - AI Aerial Dynamics, Kochi

Certificate of Merit - Sunlux Technovations Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru

Excellence in Manufacturing � Product (Large Scale)

First - Kaynes Technology, Mysore

Excellence in Manufacturing � Product (SME)

First - Matrix Comsec, Vadodra

Best Startup

First - AI Aerial dynamics, Kochi

First - Verdatum AI, Kochi

Certificate of Merit - HW Design Labs Pvt. Ltd, Kochi

   

Glimpses of Exhibition Stalls @ SES 2022

   

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS &  GENERAL INFORMATION 

 

 

 

 

Register Now

 

   

 Overseas Shows

 

 

Event

:

SEMICON CHINA 2022

Organiser

:

SEMI China

From

:

05-October-2022

To

:

07-October-2022      

Venue & City

:

Shanghai New International Expo Centre

Website

:

https://www.semiconchina.org/

 

Event

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Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2022

Organiser

:

Hong Kong Trade Development Council

From

:

13-October-2022

To

:

16-October-2022      

Venue & City

:

Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong

Website

:

https://event.hktdc.com/fair/hkelectronicsfairae-en/HKTDC-Hong-Kong-Electronics-Fair-Autumn-Edition/

 

Event

:

TPCA Shows 2022

Organiser

:

Taiwan Circuit Board Association (TPCA)

From

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26-Oct-2022

To

:

28-Oct-2022       

Venue & City

:

Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei, Taiwan

Website

:

https://tw.tpcashow.com/

 

Event

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Taipei International Electronics Show (TAITRONICS)

Organiser

:

TAITRA/ TEEMA

From

:

26-Oct-2022

To

:

28-Oct-2022       

Venue & City

:

Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei, Taiwan

Website

:

https://www.taitronics.tw/zh-tw/index.html

 

Event

:

electronica Munich

Organiser

:

MesseMunchen

From

:

8-Nov-2022

To

:

11-Nov-2022      

Venue & City

:

Munich, Germany

Website

:

https://electronica.de/en/

 

 

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

 

 

Event

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electronica India 2022

Organiser

:

MMI

From

:

21-September -2022

To

:

23-September -2022

City

:

India Expo Mart, Greater Noida

Website

:

https://electronica-india.com/en/

     

Event

:

India Space Congress 2022 

Organiser

:

SATCOM Industry Association of India

From

:

26th - Oct. 2022

To

:

28th - Oct. 2022

City

:

Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi

Website

:

https://www.indiaspacecongress.com/

 

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 PRODUCT DISPLAY CENTRE at  ELCINA HOUSE

The 'ELCINA 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:-  

 

  Full Stalls

  1. Bharat Electronics Ltd, Bangalore
  2. TDK India Pvt. Ltd., Noida
  3. Teknik Electromeconic Pvt.Ltd, Bangalore
  4. SGS Tekniks Manufacturing Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon
  5. Deki Electronics Ltd, Noida
  6. EMI Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
  7. Elin Electronics Ltd, New Delhi
  8. Syrma Technology Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
  9. AT & S India Pvt.Ltd., Mysore 

Half/Mini Stalls

1. Super Mount Pack Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore

2. CTR Mfg. Inds Ltd., Aurangabad  

3. Neotec Semiconductor Ltd., Taiwan

4. Sowparnika Thermistors and Hybrids Pvt.Ltd., Thrissur (Kerala)  

 

 

 

 

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:

(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.

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

https://elcina.com/ems-task-force-report-on-market-industry-analysis-of-ems-sector-in-india

 

�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;

https://elcina.com/an-update-on-the-indian-printed-circuit-board-industry

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"Strategic Electronics Market".

A Knowledge Paper on "Strategic Electronics Market" has been prepared jointly by ELCINA and Ernst & Young LLP (EY). It was released by Lt. Gen. Anil Kapoor, VSM, DG-EME, Ministry of Defence. The knowledge paper give the details about Global Strategic Electronics Market, Key initiatives to boost Defence Production & Key development in Strategic Electronics in India.

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

https://elcina.com/a-study-on-opportunities-and-challenges-in-strategic-electronics-in-aerospace-defence-sector-with-focus-on-msmes

 

 

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"About ELCINA Investors' Manual"

The Electronics and the ESDM market is one of the key identified segments for a rapid growth in line with the overall objectives of the Government of India's Digital India vision. This market currently valued at $ 100 billion is likely to touch $ 280 billion by 2020 at the current exchange rates and is likely to touch $ 400 billion by 2020.

Global interest in investing in this industry has never been so high with conducive ESDM policies and the nation preparing itself for a unified taxation regime under the GST. The Government of India through its specific ministry, The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has taken us some key steps to boost the Industry through its key objectives:

 You may order the same from by following the below link

https://elcina.com/investors-manual

 

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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:

https://elcina.com/super-capacitor-market-landscape-study

For enquiries, call Ms.Tandra Majumder,
ELCINA HOUSE, 422 Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110 020.

Tel: +91 (011) 41615985, 41011291
Email: tandra@elcina.com  or info@elcina.com

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A newsletter published by ELCINA, New Delhi. The information contained in this newsletter is for private circulation only. Despite our best efforts, some errors could have crept in. You are advised to verify authenticity of the information before further use.

Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA )

ELCINA House, 422 Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase-III, New Delhi 110020 (India).

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