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India PLI Scheme for Design-Led Manufacturing of 5G Products

India amended its PLI scheme for telecom and networking products to include design-led manufacturing of 5G products. The expanded PLI scheme closed for applications on August 25, 2022. The Department of Telecom (DoT) received 32 applications as of deadline. Among new notable applicants to the telecom PLI scheme is Samsung, which seeks to manufacture 4G and 5G telecom equipment in India for sales in the domestic market and overseas. Leading global firms like Cisco, Jabil, Flex, Foxconn, Nokia, and Ericsson have also applied to the amended PLI scheme.

The amended PLI scheme will facilitate design-led manufacturing and offers an additional incentive rate of one percent over and above existing incentive rates; a portion of INR 40 billion out of the scheme�s budgeted INR 121.95 billion has been set aside for it. There are 11 new telecom and networking products under the amended scheme. Further, the DoT extended the PLI Scheme by one year as many companies have suffered due to COVID-linked disruptions. Beneficiaries can choose the financial year 2021-22 or financial year 2022-23 as their first year of incentive and can claim benefits for only five years.

Source: https://www.india-briefing.com/news/india-design-led-manufacturing-5g-telecom-networking-products-pli-scheme-25351.html/

Telcos may set up infra on pvt property sans nods

According to the amendments, notified on August 17 and made public by Union Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday, for the �establishment of overground telegraph infrastructure over any private property, the licensee (telecom company) shall not require any permission from the appropriate authority�. Telecom operators will no longer be required to seek approval from authorities for laying cables, installing mobile towers, or poles over private properties, according to amendments to the Right of way Rules notified by the Ministry of Communications. According to industry executives, the changes will help telcos set up telecom infrastructure at institutions like hospitals and airports in a much shorter time frame. According to the amendments, notified on August 17 and made public by Union Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday, for the �establishment of overground telegraph infrastructure over any private property, the licensee (telecom company) shall not require any permission from the appropriate authority�.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/business/companies/telcos-may-set-up-infra-on-pvt-property-sans-nods-8112205/

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South Korea: Samsung boss receives presidential pardon

South Korea�s President Yoon Suk-yeol pardoned Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee on Friday, with South Korea�s Justice Ministry saying the business leader was needed to help overcome a �national economic crisis�. The pardon is largely symbolic, with Lee already out on parole after serving 18 months in jail for bribery relating to his time leading the world�s biggest smartphone and memory-chip maker. However, it should mean Lee will be able to carry out business activities more freely and could herald some big moves from Samsung, analysts said.  �With urgent needs to overcome the national economic crisis, we carefully selected economic leaders who lead the national growth engine through active technology investment and job creation to be pardoned,� Justice Minister Han Dong Hoon told a briefing.  Lee, a scion of Samsung�s founding family, welcomed the decision and vowed to work hard for the national economy, Yonhap news agency reported. Also pardoned by pro-business President Yoon was Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin, who was sentenced to a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence on charges of bribery.

(Indian Express, Aug 12, 2022)

Government exploring to limit charging ports only to 'two types' for phone, laptop and tablets

In a move that would bring relief to large numbers of consumers using mobile phones, tablets, earbuds, speakers and laptops, the government is looking into the possibility to have only two types of charging ports in India for all such devices. This will put an end to buying a new charger every time you go for a new device. The consumer affairs ministry has called a meeting of all major industry associations and sector specific organisations on August 17 to assess the �possibility of ending the redundancy of having multiple chargers in every household�.  In a letter addressed to industry leaders last week, consumer affairs secretary, Rohit Kumar Singh, has said while a large number of consumers in India use small and medium sized portable electronic devices that have a USB Type-C charging port, a substantial number of consumers also use feature phones which have a different charging port. �Therefore, it�s about time that we start exploring a framework of adopting �only two� types of charging points i.e., one for small and medium size devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, earbuds speakers etc and other for feature phones,� the letter said. 

(TOI, Aug 09, 2022)

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How businesses can deal with growing problem of electronic waste

Due to the sheer expansion of the IT and communications industries, the use of electronic equipment has increased dramatically across India including Delhi-NCR region. The growing e-waste problem calls for a greater emphasis on recycling and better e-waste management. E-waste is an electric device that is discarded, becomes obsolete, or breaks down. People keep the majority of obsolete electronics at home because they don't know how to properly dispose them. Although the problem of this ever-increasing e-waste is complex, yet it provides great value as these e-wastes are a rich source of precious metals that can be recovered and reincorporated into the manufacturing process. According to a Market Research report, the Indian e-waste management market is rapidly expanding and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.25 percent in terms of revenue and 8.24 percent in terms of volume between 2021 and 2026. According to the report, rising government initiatives, raising awareness, and environmental concerns are driving the market's growth.

(ET, Aug 09, 2022)

Maruti Suzuki could not Produce 51,000 Units due to Chip shortage In Q1: CFO Ajay Seth

Maruti Suzuki could not produce 51,000 units in the April-June quarter owing to the ongoing chip shortage situation, according to a senior company official. The country's largest carmaker, which sold a total of 4,67,931 vehicles during the June quarter, noted that the semiconductor shortage is a challenge in planning its production activities. "The electronics component shortages are still limiting our production volumes. In this quarter (Q1), the company could not produce 51,000 vehicles," Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) CFO Ajay Seth said in an analyst call.  Limited visibility on availability of electronics components is a challenge in planning our production, he stated. Seth noted that the company's supply chain, engineering, production and sales teams were working towards maximising the production volume from available semiconductors. "The supply situation of electronic components continues to remain unpredictable," he lamented. With demand remaining robust, the company's pending order backlog has touched the 3.5 lakh unit-mark.

(Outlook, Aug 03, 2022)

 Time to reduce dependence on import of medical devices

The Indian govt needs to take policy decisions as done for mobile phone and consumer electronic industry to give a level playing field, if not a strategic advantage to domestic manufacturers, while safeguarding consumers. Imports from the USA also increased steeply by 48 per cent to Rs 10,245 crore in 2021-22 from Rs 6,919 crore in 2020-21. The value of medical devices from China was nearly the same as the combined value of imports from Germany, Singapore and the Netherlands in 2021-22.  The gravity of the situation can be gauged from the fact that the increase of import of medical devices has been five-fold over a six-year period as India imported Rs12,866 crore worth of medical devices in 2016-17.

(Bizz Buzz, Aug 01, 2022)

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Information Technology

WhatsApp has not abused dominant position in India, rules NCLAT 

The NCLAT has set aside a petition and upheld a 2017 CCI order that dismissed a complaint of predatory pricing against instant messaging platform WhatsApp. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) said no doubt WhatsApp has a 'dominant position' but it has not 'abused its dominant position' based on inputs provided by the appellant, an NGO Fight for Transparency Society. The NGO had alleged that WhatsApp has made many changes to its privacy policy from the time Facebook acquired it, which was an abuse of its dominant position. The complaint was rejected by the CCI, following which the NGO challenged the order before the NCLAT, requesting that the fair-trade regulator's order be set aside, and direction be issued to launch an investigation in the matter.

(ET, Aug 10, 2022)

GRL accelerates the authorization of biometrics devices and software for Government of India projects  

Granite River Labs (GRL), a global leader in engineering services and test automation solutions for digital connectivity, is making it quicker, easier, and less expensive for IT suppliers to meet the strict requirements for Indian public sector biometrics equipment tenders. As the only USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) Authorized Independent Test Laboratory in India, GRL supports local systems integrators and solution providers to achieve up-to-date USB-IF certification � an essential requirement for state and national biometrics device bids locally. India�s booming market for biometrics devices is being driven by government initiatives, such as the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), created to provide every resident with an �Aadhaar� � a unique, 12-digit identity. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology�s Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate requires every product to be certified according to the Biometric Device Certification Scheme (BDCS) before it can be used for UIDAI. The certificates are valid for 3 years, after which products must be recertified. Compliance to USB-IF specifications is a key requirement.

(The Print, Aug 09, 2022)

UGC Collaborates with Ministry of Electronics and lT to Launch E-resources Portal for Rural Students

The University Grant Commission (UGC) has recently joined hands with the Ministry Of Electronics and lnformation Technology (MeitY) to launch an e-resources portal. The portal will provide digital courses to millions of students in rural areas.   In a recent notification, the UGC stated, �to mark 2 years of NEP-2020 and to facilitate last mile accessibility (ensuring that no learner is left behind), UGC has integrated its "UGC e-resources Portal (httptlugcereso urces.in/)" with Common Service Centres (CSCs)/Special Purpose Vehicle (SpVl of Ministry of Electronics and information Technology (MeitY) in rural India�. The portal will have 25 SWAYAM postgraduate non-engineering MOOCs courses. These courses will be in eight Indian Languages- Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bangla, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Tamil. The portal will also have e-PG Pathshala e-content developed in 67 postgraduate subjects and 35 postgraduate and 243 postgraduate SWAYAM MOOCs courses in emerging areas.

(NDTV, Aug 09, 2022)

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GoI is for open & trusted internet for digital nagriks: 'India's model will never ever be the walled-off big-state model of China or even Russia'

With India awaiting a data protection law and issues such as data sovereignty and localisation coming to the fore, Union minister of state for electronics and information technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, spoke with TOI, about GOI�s approach and the way forward: The domination of the internet by Big Tech is a very recent phenomenon � about 10-12 years old. But the era of unfettered Big-Tech domination of the internet is ending and the internet is at an inflection point today. The Narendra Modi government is building the framework piece by piece to ensure that our policy goals and deliverables to our citizens indeed materialise. Internet and cyber space are boundary-less and the jurisprudence around it will continue to evolve. However, it�s incorrect to believe that no laws of a country apply. We are working hard to dispel that delusion by new rules and laws.

(TOI, Aug 01, 2022)

Cybersecurity threats rose by 20% between 2020-21, IT Ministry data shows

The number of cybersecurity threats in India rose by 20% between 2020 and 2021, according to govt data, which also reveals that the practice of takedowns of content deemed harmful by authorities continues unabated. In 2020, there were 11,59,208 threats handled by the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which further rose to 14,02,809 in 2021. This is a whopping 255% jump from the 3,94,499 instances CERT-In handled in 2019. The data was furnished by the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT to the parliamentary standing committee on IT headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. The ministry also provided data on takedowns under section 69A of the IT Act, which empowers the government to restrict access to online content under certain circumstances, including safeguarding the sovereignty and integrity of the country, security, public order among others.
 

(DeccanHerald, July 31, 2022)

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Telecom

Samsung aims to boost foldables to half of total smartphone sales by 2025

Samsung Electronics aims to raise the ratio of foldable phones to half of its total smartphone sales by 2025, a top executive has said, after the tech giant unveiled its latest foldable smartphones in an online event. Samsung, the world's largest smartphone maker, will work to make its foldable smartphones another main column alongside the Galaxy S flagship series and a key category in the premium segment, Roh Tae-moon, president and head of Samsung's mobile experience (MX) division, said at a press conference after the Unpacked online event. Roh said Samsung's latest foldable series, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the Galaxy Z Fold 4, will help the company consolidate its leading position in the global smartphone market, despite continuing headwinds from recession fears and high inflation that have cut into consumers' purchasing power.  He stressed that the new foldable phones have "improved in both hardware and software aspects," especially in close cooperation with global mobile partners like Google, Microsoft and Facebook parent Meta, reports.

(ET, Aug 11, 2022)

Telecom operators directed to improve connectivity in J-K�s Rajouri

Authorities in Rajouri on Monday directed the telecom operators to improve connectivity in the border district of Jammu and Kashmir, following widespread complaints on a daily basis by the public about poor services, an official said. Rajouri District Development Commissioner Vikas Kundal said there was a dire need to improve the connectivity in the border areas of the district to mitigate the sufferings of the public on this account.

�A number of people complain about the poor services and shadow places in the border area on a daily basis. Poor connectivity has become a chronic impediment in the way of progress of these areas,� Kundal said, chairing a meeting with the officers and representatives of telecom operators to review the status of telecom services being provided in the district.

Reference : https://theprint.in/india/telecom-operators-directed-to-improve-connectivity-in-j-ks-rajouri/1106719/

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Defence & Solar

Army conducts successful trials of Pinaka rockets developed by DRDO; how it'll boost defence manufacturing sector

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday released the third list of over 101 military systems and weapons that will come under an import ban over the next five years and be developed indigenously, in a fresh impetus to the Indian armament industry.Releasing the list at an event, Singh said it covers major equipment and platforms including sensors, weapons and ammunition, naval utility helicopters, patrol vessels, anti-ship missile and anti-radiation missiles. "Today, it gives me great pleasure to release the third positive indigenization list of 101 defence equipment and platforms to the nation. The release of this list shows the fast pace of our self-reliance in the defence sector," he said. The first "positive indigenization" list of 101 items that included towed artillery guns, short-range surface-to-air missiles, cruise missiles and offshore patrol vessels was issued in August 2020. In May last year, the government approved restrictions on the import of an additional 108 military weapons and systems such as next-generation corvettes, airborne early warning systems, tank engines and radars under a staggered timeline of four-and-half years.

Reference:https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/rajnath-singh-releases-3rd-list-of-banned-weaponry-for-import-to-be-developed-indigenously-13079342.htm

Cochin Shipyard delivers country's first indigenously made aircraft carrier to Navy

Indian Navy received the first indigenously built aircraft carrier (IAC-1) from Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) on Thursday and will commission it as INS Vikrant. India's largest warship, with a deep displacement of close to 45,000 tonnes, has been delivered by the Cochin Shipyard Ltd, the country's most ambitious navy vessel project, according to a press statement. Sources in the military have confirmed that the IAC has been delivered to the Navy and will be officially recruited and operational in AugustFinished under three phases of contract between the Ministry of Defense (MoD) and CSL, the project cost over Rs 20,000 crores and was completed in May 2007, December 2014, and October 2019, the release added. 

(ET, July 28, 2022)

Collaboration with foreign companies is intrinsic to becoming 'atmanirbhar' in defence production: Army Chief

Collaboration with foreign companies is intrinsic to India's ambition of becoming 'atmanirbhar' (self-reliant) in defence production and the relationship with them is now of co-development and co-production, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Thursday. The geostrategic security environment has witnessed significant changes in recent times, leading to recalibration of established world order, he said in his speech at event at industry body FICCI. "India's security concerns emanate from the geopolitical dynamics at both -- global as well as the regional level. These include the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict as well as the instability and the political uncertainty that we see in our immediate neighbourhood," he said. The contemporary security environment and the changing character of war requires that the Indian armed forces must be prepared to handle wide spectrum of challenges in conventional and sub-conventional domains, the Army Chief noted. 

(ET, July 28, 2022)

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HAL signs USD 100 mn engine contract with Honeywell

The NSE 0.72 % Limited (HAL) on Wednesday signed a contract worth over USD 100 million with NSE 0.03 % for supply and manufacture of 88 TPE331-12B engines/kits along with maintenance and support services to power the Hindustan Trainer Aircraft (HTT-40). NSE 0.72 % CMD R Madhavan said the company has successfully developed Basic Trainer Aircraft (HTT-40) to address the basic training requirements of the IAF. "There is (a) potential requirement of 70 aircraft. The contract for the same with IAF is under advanced stage of approval," he added. "We are proud of our four-decade long partnership with HAL and happy to extend our relationship with this new order," said Senior Director, OE Sales, Honeywell Defense & Space, Eric Walters.  "The TPE331-12 family of engines has proven itself in operations all over the world, and we have committed to support and deliver engines as well as kits within the stipulated schedule to meet the requirements of the IAF. 

(ET, July 27, 2022)

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.

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

Ampt lawsuit asks that SolarEdge remove inverters and controllers from market

Ampt, a power electronic specialist based in Fort Collins, Colorado, has filed a lawsuit against SolarEdge for allegedly violating a series of their patents.  According to Ampt, the violations at the heart of the issue are �power optimizers that contain high-efficiency power converters that both allow maximum power-point output and use operational boundary conditions that continue producing power during conditions that might otherwise require the optimizer to be bypassed.� The filing asks that the whole of SolarEdge�s inverter and optimizer lineup be removed from the marketplace for violation of these patents. Ampt contends that they, and other manufacturers, could replace SolarEdge�s hardware if needed.  Ampt filed with two separate courts � the Count of International Trade (ITC), whose online filing can be found here, and the US District Court of Delaware whole filing can be found here. The �630 patent was issued in 2017, while the �917 patent was recently awarded on March 29, 2022. Both patents claim priority to a provisional patent application filed in 2007. Ampt notes they were founded in Colorado in 2007.

(PV Magazine, Aug 10, 2022)

Rays Power Infra switches on 150 MW solar plant in Karnataka 

Rays Power Infra has commissioned a 150 MW grid-connected solar power plant in the Raichur and Koppal districts of Karnataka. The solar developer expects the project to produce 2,40,000 MWh of green energy, while helping to offset almost 1,56,400 tons of CO2 emissions per year. It executed the entire project through its in-house engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) team, which completed the project within the scheduled time frame. It provided end-to-end services, from securing the land and connectivity to signing bilateral power purchase agreements (PPAs) with commercial and industrial consumers. It also designed the system, procured construction components such as transmission lines, and commissioned the project. �Rays was able to commission these high-quality plants on time despite facing an extraordinarily challenging execution environment due to the pandemic.

PV Magazine, Aug 10, 2022)

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Sunora Solar unveils mono PERC module with 21.03% efficiency 

Sunora Solar�s new 144-cell solar module is available with power outputs ranging from 520 W to 550 W and a power conversion efficiency of 20.18% to 21.03%.  Gujarat-based Sunora Solar has unveiled the ELITE PRO series of mono PERC modules, built with 144 half-cut cells. The modules are available with peak outputs ranging from 520 W to 550 W, with a power conversion efficiency ranging from 20.18% to 21.03%. The manufacturer claims the module�s advanced glass and cell surface textured design ensure excellent performance in a low-light environment. The open-circuit voltage is between 49.10 V and 49.70 V, and the short-circuit current is between 13.32 A to 13.82 A. The panel measures 2,278 mm x 1,133 mm x 35 mm and weighs 28 kg. It features 3.2 mm tempered anti-reflective glass, a silver anodized aluminium alloy frame, and an IP68 enclosure rating. The maximum system voltage is 1,500 V. The panel has a Pmax temperature coefficient of -0.35% per degree Celsius. Its operational temperature ranges from -40 C to 85 C.

(PV Magazine, Aug 10, 2022)

Four steps to creating a sustainable distributed generation strategy 

According to Tom Hunt, CEO of Pivot Energy, renewable energy capacity at the distribution level can meet needs without the long lead time required for larger, utility-scale resources, and he shows us how to solve major system barriers to expanding renewable energy on the grid.  The way the United States manages electricity was transformed over 40 years ago with legislation that established open access to the transmission level of the electricity grid. Known commonly as PURPA, it created independent system operators (ISOs) across the country to manage supply and demand in an unbiased manner. While the legislation had a tremendous impact, we now face a dire need to revisit how electricity markets are structured to accommodate the rapid influx of renewable energy systems that the Inflation Reduction Act will likely bring to the grid. It�s time to expand the PURPA approach to the distribution level of the electricity grid.

(PV Magazine, Aug 09, 2022)

Goldi Solar supplies 9+ MW PV panels to Odisha project :

Goldi Solar has completed its first order in the Indian state of Odisha by supplying 9+ MW PV modules to Hild Projects, a solar solutions provider based in Balangir. It provided the modules for a ground-mounted project with Mahanadi Coal Fields Ltd commissioned in July 2022. Founded in 2011, Goldi Solar manufactures panels, provides EPC services, and is also an independent power producer. It has two PV module production facilities with a cumulative capacity of 2.5 GW at Pipodara and Navsari in Surat, Gujarat. The company s looking to expand to 6 GW soon. Bharat Bhut, co-founder and director, Goldi Solar, said, "Odisha is a growing and important market for us. This is only the first of many projects that we will supply in this region. We have a robust order pipeline."

(PV Magazine, July 29, 2022)

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Consumer Electronics

Best LCD TV in India: Get Familiar with The Top-Notch options along with LCD TV prices here Best LCD TV In India

Don't you want to know about the latest LCD TV prices and the brands offering them? Jagran Top Deals gives you the list of Best LCD TVs in India along with various features and functionalities. In fact, did you know that all LED TVs are actually LCD TVs that utilize LEDs for their backlight that can be set up in multiple ways so as to enhance the viewing experience?   Much affordable, has low power consumption, has a better viewing experience, and is highly reliable - now what�s stopping you to get an LCD TV for your home? Rejoice as Jagran Top Deals offers you this comprehensive listicle on the best LCD TVs in India that can be purchased online in India.

(Jagran Aug 11, 2022)

India's consumer electronics industry is set on the path to Industry 5.0 

By 2025, the manufacturing sector will breach the $1 trillion-mark, positioning India on the global manufacturing map. Even as the pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities of economies, it is time to analyse India�s manufacturing playbook and see it transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, comprising smart artificial intelligence-enabled factories. The latest episode of Mint Zetwerk Smart Manufacturing dialogue, titled While enterprises are building smart and connected manufacturing set-ups, sustainability and a zero-waste policy also fare high on the agenda of a vast majority. Enterprises are shifting their products from linear to circular, keeping the sustainability goals high. �I would say the modern-day manufacturers and consumers are very focused on sustainability, and that�s what every organization is looking for. Even our service offerings have a lot of sustainability for us, our customers, and end consumers, who are conscious about it.

(Mint, July 31, 2022)

India, Brazil, U.S., Consumer Electronics Repair and Maintenance Market Valuation Worth USD 4,751.1 Million by 2030 

Allied Market Research published a new report, titled, "India, Brazil, U.S., Consumer Electronics Repair and Maintenance Market" The report offers an extensive analysis of key growth strategies, drivers, opportunities, key segment, Porter's Five Forces analysis, and competitive landscape. The report provides a detailed analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive landscape, and changing market trends. The India, Brazil, U.S., consumer electronics repair and maintenance market size was valued at $3,753.5 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $4,751.1 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 2.0% from 2021 to 2030.  Over the last few years there is increase in the digitalization of all the electronic equipment. Moreover, application of digitalization in consumer electronic products is increasing efficiency in making supply chain process easier and transparent.

(Newswires, July 29, 2022)

Rupee slide, demand slump double whammy for consumer electronics firms

The depreciating rupee has amplified concerns for consumer electronics brands and retailers already coping with a slump in consumer demand brought on by the economic slowdown.  The rupee breached the 80 mark against the dollar on Tuesday. The domestic currency has depreciated 25% since December 2014, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Lok Sabha on 18 July. �The rupee slide is the biggest pain right now for manufacturers and brands both," said Arjun Bajaj, chief executive of Daiwa, a homegrown TV brand. Industry analysts said the slide in the value of the rupee has made it difficult for brands to lower prices. �The strong dollar has had a clear impact on consumer electronics prices staying high due to high costs in the supply chain," said Navkendar Singh, research director at IDC India. A high dollar price means components will become significantly more expensive, said Tarun Pathak, research director at Counterpoint. With a renewed focus on manufacturing, firms in India import components like integrated circuits, memory chips and displays.

 (Mint, July 20, 2022)

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MSME

5G Test bed offered free for start-ups & MSMEs till Jan 2023 

Government of India has decided to offer the use of Indigenous 5G Test Bed free of cost to the Indian Government recognized start-ups and MSMEs for the next six months which is up to January 2023.The aim is to boost 5G ecosystem within India and to achieve the objectives of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.  It is available at a very nominal rate to all other stakeholders.Department of Telecommunications, Government of India has strongly urged all 5G stakeholders i.e. Industry, Academia, Service Providers, R&D Institutions, Govt. Bodies, Equipment Manufacturers, etc. to utilise the 5G testbed facilities and expertise to test and facilitate the speedy development & deployment of their products in the network.  Those interested, may apply through the web portal https://user.cewit.org.in/5gtb/index.jsp for accessing and using the 5G Test Bed. 

(KNN, Aug 09, 2022)

SIDBI, ONDC sign deal to increase MSME participation in e-commerce

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) have partnered to democratize and accelerate the participation of MSMEs in e-commerce. The country's e-commerce ecosystem and principal financial institution for MSME signed a MoU on Tuesday with an aim to change the landscape of MSMEs by bringing them into the ONDC network, as per the press release.   The association between ONDC and SIDBI will establish a programmatic approach for MSMEs where sessions will be held first to educate them about ONDC. After the introductory session, masterclass sessions on ONDC protocol and MVP definition will be held, followed by incentivized accelerator programs and finishing with participants and their ecosystems going live and being able to transact.

Reference:https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/msme/sidbi-ondc-sign-deal-to-increase-msme-participation-in-e-commerce#:~:text=SIDBI%2C%20ONDC%20sign%20deal%20to%20increase%20MSME%20participation%20in%20e%2Dcommerce,-SIDBI%2C%20ONDC%20sign&text=Hyderabad%2C%20Aug%209%20(KNN),of%20MSMEs%20in%20e%2Dcommerce.

Over Rs 1,500 crore invested in MSMEs through Self Reliant India fund: Govt 

The Self Reliant India (SRI) fund launched by the government to make equity investments in small businesses for their growth, listing on stock markets, and global expansion, has invested Rs 1,571.55 crore in MSMEs, according to the data shared by Minister of State (MoS) for MSMEs Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma recently. SRI fund is a SEBI-registered category-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) that operates through the mother-fund and daughter-fund structure. It provides funding to daughter funds for onward provision as growth capital through equity, quasi-equity and debt. Under SRI fund till 30th June, 2022, Rs 1,571.55 crore have been invested in MSMEs across the country," Verma had informed Parliament earlier this month. In terms of the number of MSMEs supported, 75 enterprises were issued �digital equity certificates� on June 30 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an event.

Reference : https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/msme-fin-over-rs-1500-crore-invested-in-msmes-through-self-reliant-india-fund-govt/2646696/

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MSMEs may be told to hire info security officer

In a bid to shore up the cybersecurity ecosystem, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) may ask micro, small and medium-sized internet enterprises to appoint chief information security officers (CSIO), sources in the know of the development told ET.
The move, however, may not be made mandatory for now to ensure that there is no �sudden compliance burden� on MSMEs, a source said. �Cyber hygiene has to be improved. MSMEs are among the most vulnerable to cyberattacks; more often than not, they do not have the basic cyber-defence systems in place. The idea (of a CSIO) is to ask them to remain more vigilant,� a senior ministry official said.

Reference:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/msmes-may-be-told-to-hire-info-security-officer/articleshow/93839897.cms?from=mdr

TN Government launches Credit Guarantee Scheme to support MSMEs

To support the MSME sector, Chief Minister MK Stalin launched the Tamil Nadu Credit Guarantee Scheme (TNCGS) to provide financial aid to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The scheme will reduce the need for collateral to get loans for the sector, according to The New Indian Express (TNIE) report. The state also launched a new public sector enterprise the Tamil Nadu Coir Business Development Corporation and introduced four coir clusters in Tiruppur. Besides, home textiles would be brought under the thrust sector to promote the growth and development of the sector, announced the Chief Minister, as per the TNIE report. 

Reference:  https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/personal-finance/tn-government-launches-credit-guarantee-scheme-to-support-msmes/ar-AA118cgW

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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

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

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

Stalwarts @ 11th Strategic Electronics Summit � Defence & Aerospace

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS &  GENERAL INFORMATION 

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 Overseas 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.

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 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:-  

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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