BUSINESS
India’s Apple iPhone exports soar 53% in H1 CY25, driven by surging US demand
The United States emerged as the primary export destination, accounting for 78% of iPhones shipped from India in H1 2025—up from 53% a year ago.
TECHNOLOGY
Airtel to offer free 1-year Perplexity Pro subscription to its customers
Perplexity, which seeks to disrupt Google’s flagship search engine, has seen growing adoption of its service in India in recent years
BUSINESS
Samsung faces fresh labour agitation as CITU plans protest over dismissal of 25 union workers at Tamil Nadu factory
The demonstration, backed by the Samsung India Workers’ Union (SIWU), will be led by its president, E. Muthukumaran, and is scheduled to begin at 10 am on July 17
BUSINESS
Micromax-Phison JV Mi-Phi eyes storage chip exports, govt incentive schemes
The eight-month-old venture is targeting enterprise-grade SSDs and is working with OEMs which manufacture servers, laptops, and storage solutions
BUSINESS
Vivo bets big on premium segment with X Fold 5, X200 FE launches to take on Samsung, Apple
Currently, Vivo’s V series targets the $400–$600 range, while the X and Fold series compete in the over $600 premium tier, going up against Apple and Samsung
BUSINESS
Apple has options to tackle Foxconn labour issue in India, govt monitoring situation: Sources
The Indian government, while monitoring the situation, is not overly concerned about immediate disruptions to iPhone production.
BUSINESS
Starlink gets final nod to launch satellite broadband in India
Starlink must now acquire spectrum from the government, establish ground infrastructure, and demonstrate compliance with national security requirements through trials and testing
BUSINESS
India’s lithium-ion battery demand to hit 115 GWh by 2030, but recycling gap threatens circular economy push
Manufacturers such as Ola Electric, Reliance New Energy Solar, and Rajesh Exports have already secured PLI support for 40 GWh capacity.
BUSINESS
Indigo in-flight Wi-Fi on business class on its way; company in advanced talks with satcom firms
IndiGo has invited a Request for Proposal from satellite services provider to launch inflight connectivity as it prepares to launch in-flight connectivity on around 25 aircraft in 2025.
BUSINESS
Smartphone buyers can expect steep discounts as brands rush to clear excess inventory
Inventory levels in the domestic smartphone market remain significantly higher than a year ago
BUSINESS
Amazon Kuiper flags spectrum concerns as Indian telcos seek exclusive microwave access for 5G, 6G backhaul
The Cellular Operators Association of India has asked Trai to reserve all microwave backhaul spectrum such as 6 GHz (lower), 7 GHz, 13 GHz, 15 GHz, 18 GHz, 21 GHz and E and V bands for telcos holding access licences.
BUSINESS
Hisense eyes larger India play with appliances foray, AC push amid Panasonic exit
The push comes as Panasonic is exiting refrigerator and washing machine businesses in India after struggling to gain market share
BUSINESS
Nokia's Bell Labs wants to power India's future moon missions with 4G and 5G tech
Nokia Bell Labs has been developing cutting-edge communication systems for future lunar missions, with the aim of supporting the growing global interest from governments, such as India, and private space enterprises in establishing a permanent presence on the Moon and, eventually, Mars.
BUSINESS
Apple's India plans hit the Great Wall after Foxconn sends over 300 Chinese engineers home
While China remains the primary hub for iPhone production, Foxconn has steadily expanded its footprint in India over the past few years.
BUSINESS
Apple’s non-iPhone growth soars in India; MacBook, iPad revenue to touch $1.8 billion in 2025
Analysts estimate that Apple’s laptop PC revenues alone will cross the $1-billion mark, driven by strong enterprise demand, heavy discounts and offers on older models
COMPANIES
Sony confident of Rs 10,000 crore revenue in 2–3 years despite tough FY25: India MD
Sony’s PlayStation business in India has quadrupled over the past three years, while its imaging and medical equipment segments are gaining ground
TELECOM
Ericsson starts global telecom antenna exports from India, expands local manufacturing base
The first India-made antenna for international markets was unveiled today, with commercial rollout slated for June and exports starting in July
BUSINESS
Vodafone Idea begins next phase of 5G rollout across 23 cities
Users with 5G-enabled devices in the new cities will get access to the network as it becomes operational. Vi is offering unlimited 5G data on plans starting from ₹299.
BUSINESS
MC Exclusive | Starlink, Amazon ink first satellite broadband pacts in India ahead of spectrum allocation
With these partnerships, the LEO satellite broadband firms aim to monetise their offerings in B2B (enterprise) and B2G (government) segments, while simultaneously preparing to serve the retail consumer market, where pricing models are still being finalised.
BUSINESS
VVDN eyes strategic shift with $100 million investment push into defence, auto and laptop manufacturing
The company is also betting big on defence, with growing work around radio frequency (RF), vision, and AI technologies, and drones. Some products have already reached the commercial rollout stage.
COMPANIES
Ericsson to add over 150 engineers in Bengaluru as it expands ASIC R&D capabilities in India
The Bengaluru expansion is part of Ericsson’s global strategy, underpinned by $5 billion in annual research and development (R&D) investments
BUSINESS
India to bridge digital divide with three satcom GMPCS licences: IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka
'India will be able to take communication in every different corner at affordable rate,' Goenka said at the India Space Congress 2025 in Delhi.
BUSINESS
Beyond iPhones: Apple becomes India’s fastest-growing PC and tablet brand in Q1 2025
According to Canalys data, Apple’s tablet market share jumped to 16%, registering a 27% year-on-year growth, making it the second-largest tablet brand in India
BUSINESS
Delicensing of 6 GHz band spectrum a ‘necessity’, policy framework before August 15: Telecom Minister
The central government unveiled draft rules to delicense the 5925–6425 MHz portion of the 6 GHz spectrum band in May, with an aim to accelerate the nationwide rollout of low-power and very low-power wireless devices
