BUSINESS
Dixon in talks with Motorola, Trump tariffs give India edge over China, Vietnam, says Atul Lall
The 26% reciprocal tariff on India is much lower than the tariffs on China and Vietnam, making Indian exports relatively competitive, the Dixon Technologies managing director says
BUSINESS
Indus Towers poised for gains as govt eases Voda Idea's financial burden
By easing Vi’s financial burden, the move enables the telco to secure Rs 25,000 crore ($3 billion) in debt funding, which will fuel its network expansion
BUSINESS
GSMA urges telecom dept to include 6GHz band in next spectrum auctions
GSMA said the move will ensure that all necessary IMT spectrum bands—across mid-band and high-band frequencies—are made available together
COMPANIES
TCL to launch made-in-India Alcatel smartphones
Operating under a trademark license from Finland’s Nokia, Alcatel aims to democratise premium technology
BUSINESS
India's electronics cos like Dixon, Optiemus, Bhagwati gear up for fresh investment in camera, display modules
Industry leaders believe the recently approved Rs 22,919 crore Component Manufacturing Scheme will significantly reduce import dependence and strengthen India’s role in global supply chains.
BUSINESS
Optiemus Electronics aims to make key components with global players under new Rs 22,919 crore incentive scheme
Hailing the decision, A. Gururaj, Managing Director of Optiemus Electronics, called it a game-changer for the industry.
BUSINESS
Micromax’s Bhagwati eyes global JVs under Rs 22,919 crore electronics component scheme: Rahul Sharma
The company has outlined a decade-long roadmap to build India’s electronics component supply chain and is in the final stages of securing key partnerships.
BUSINESS
Dixon set for camera, display module and mechanicals manufacturing under component PLI scheme
Dixon Tech plans investment worth Rs 400 crore in display module plant over two phases, and plans for a camera module are still being finalized.
BUSINESS
Indian firms race to forge China ties ahead of Rs 25,000 crore electronics component incentive scheme rollout
The IT Ministry has finalised the contours of an ambitious incentive policy for electronic components manufacturing.
COMPANIES
Samsung says 'exploring legal options' on $601-million India tax demand
Tax authorities have accused Samsung of misclassifying telecom tower equipment to evade duties, a charge denied by Samsung
BUSINESS
Vodafone Idea opts for split IT deal with IBM, Kyndryl at a discounted rate to cut costs
The new agreement comes at a significantly lower value than the previous $800 million deal with IBM, which ended in April 2024. The move is an effort by the cash-strapped firm to cuts costs
BUSINESS
Beyond iPhones: Apple steps up India hiring as it looks to manufacture Airpods
The iPhone maker has advertised for several supply chain positions as well as openings for global roles in India. It is expected to begin making Airpods in April
BUSINESS
Zetwerk eyes joint ventures, acquisitions to foray into components manufacturing; plans to expand handset business
Josh Foulger, president of Zetwerk Electronics, told Moneycontrol that potential partners will be those connected to global value chains (GVCs).
BUSINESS
Apple, Samsung account for 94 percent of India’s smartphone exports
Tata Electronics was the fastest-growing manufacturer in 2024, with 107% YoY growth. iPhones 15 and 16 were the major volume contributors
BUSINESS
Samsung targets non-metro markets to drive growth in 2025, eyes faster value expansion
Samsung is leveraging its A-Series to drive both volume and value market share in 2025, setting a target of selling 11 million A-Series smartphones in India.
BUSINESS
Nothing to expand India strategy with increased investments, manufacturing growth
“Nothing is focused on aggressively scaling in India, with a strong emphasis on ramping up investments and fast-tracking local manufacturing,” a source familiar with the company’s plans told Moneycontrol.
BUSINESS
Vodafone Idea prioritising high-return areas for 5G service availability; FWA trials on: CTO Jagbir Singh
With limited resources, Singh said the rollout focuses on regions with high concentrations of 5G-compatible devices, significant 4G traffic, and strong revenue potential. The telco is also trialling a 5G FWA service and expects to have 5G SA network availability by the end of 2025.
BUSINESS
MC Interview: Govt plans Telecom Manufacturing Zone, backs healthy competition in satcom, says telecom minister Scindia
Welcoming Elon Musk's Starlink’s tie-ups, Jyotiraditya Scindia says India’s telecom market is open to all players, provided they meet regulatory requirements, secure spectrum and commence operations
BUSINESS
BSNL to begin 4G-to-5G transition in June, strengthen indigenous telecom push: Scindia
This transition will require additional hardware (BTS) and software upgrades, ensuring a seamless shift to next-gen connectivity, he added. Scindia also highlighted India's indigenous telecom stack, currently deployed by BSNL, as a potential global alternative to existing telecom technologies.
BUSINESS
India an open market, Starlink must tick all the boxes for licence: Telecom minister Scindia
On Starlink’s pending applications since 2021, Scindia clarified, “That is between the company and the application process. They have to check off all the boxes, and the minute they do that, they will get their licence.”
BUSINESS
Government confident of Vodafone Idea’s expansion; no comment on AGR dues waiver: Telecom minister Scindia
Scindia said that the govt wants healthy competition in the telecom market and that there are very few markets in the world that have four players.
BUSINESS
Vodafone Idea in talks with Starlink & other satcom providers: CTO
His comments come days after Vodafone Idea’s bigger rivals, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet service to India.
BUSINESS
Ericsson, Volvo Group, and Airtel join forces to drive industry 4.0 & 5.0 adoption in India
The collaboration aims to revolutionize industrial operations by leveraging the power of 5G and 5G Advanced, enhancing workforce training, and optimizing real-time processes.
BUSINESS
iQOO targets bigger slice of India’s smartphone market with Gen Z, gaming focus
The brand sees gaming and esports as key to its future growth, appealing to power users who prioritize top-tier specifications.
