BUSINESS
Ericsson’s CEO Börje Ekholm: 5G monetisation needs fixing before 6G push
While the commercial deployment of 6G is expected around 2030 and standardisation efforts are set to begin next year, Ekholm cautioned that the telecom sector is still in the early stages of its 5G journey.
BUSINESS
Ericsson CEO sees India as 5G innovation hotspot via Aduna tie-up with Jio, Airtel
In an exclusive interaction with Moneycontrol, Ericsson’s global CEO and President Börje Ekholm said the company is well-positioned to replicate global success in India by leveraging Aduna, its newly formed joint venture focused on network APIs (Application Programming Interface)
BUSINESS
MC Exclusive: Ericsson Global CEO bats for stronger Vodafone Idea, sees long term prospects for the Swedish giant in India
Ekholm emphasised Ericsson’s ambition to be a “domestic champion” in India, actively contributing to the local ecosystem by collaborating with telecom operators, universities, startups, and other stakeholders
COMPANIES
DoT pushes for swift rollout of caller ID service but 2G users will have to wait
Reliance Jio has developed its own CNAP technology in-house. Unlike Airtel and Vi, Jio’s entire subscriber base is on 4G and 5G
BUSINESS
Trump tariff shift gives India, Vietnam 20% edge over China
The Trump administration has exempted smartphones, computers, and other key electronics from its newly imposed reciprocal tariffs, offering significant - if possibly short-lived - relief to global tech giants like Apple Inc. and Nvidia Corp.
TELECOM
India’s smartphone exports hit record Rs 2 lakh crore, becomes country’s top export commodity
In a landmark development, smartphones have emerged as India’s largest export commodity, overtaking traditional leaders such as petroleum products and diamonds
BUSINESS
Vodafone Idea troubles to persist despite 4G gains; Airtel to see modest Q4 growth
Analysts expect Vodafone Idea’s March revenue to see a drop of up to 2 percent due to subscriber churn
BUSINESS
India accelerates indigenous 5G-A and 6G development with new open-source initiative
The Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) at IISc Bengaluru, the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at IIT Delhi, and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) have signed a landmark agreement to lead this effort.
BUSINESS
Vodafone Idea banks on late 5G entry for cost savings, pushes for tariff hike
Stressing on the need for a tariff hike, Vi has said average revenue per user lags the exponential growth in data consumption
BUSINESS
Consumers can pick their network as private telcos publish coverage maps
The transparency initiative allows consumers to check real-time signal strength and service availability in their areas
BUSINESS
Nothing seeks Rs 1,000-crore JV, scouts for partners to make India global export hub
At present, Nothing makes its smartphones through Noida-based Dixon and BYD India, the local arm of China’s BYD
BUSINESS
India's electronics industry sounds alarm over increased manufacturing competition from Saudi Arabia, UAE
Several developing countries that have secured notably lower tariff rates compared to India, including Brazil, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE (each at 10%), and the Philippines (17%). India Cellular and Electronics Association said that Saudi Arabia and the UAE represent near-term threats to India’s electronics exports due to their SEZs, competitive manufacturing environments and potential labour-cost advantages.
BUSINESS
Trump tariffs to disrupt Indian telecom exports, raise costs for gear manufacturers
The manufacturers also see Trump tariffs as an opportunity to strengthen domestic supply-chains, invest in R&D and explore alternative markets
BUSINESS
India's electronics industry cites advantage over China, Vietnam in Trump's latest tariff levy
India's electronics industry has told the Centre to extend zero-duty benefits for the potential agreement for smartphones, consumer electronics, and other devices, adding that American consumers will lose out after the tariff levy as product prices may rise.
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
