Mobile Phones

The new directive requires schools to confiscate phones if found, notify parents, and impose penalties ranging from a one-month seizure to withholding devices until the end of the academic year.

'TRUMP' and 'T1': Is US President about to launch his own phone and wireless network?

While the filings don’t confirm that a product launch is imminent, they do offer strong clues. Importantly, both applications were made under what’s known as an “intent-to-use” basis.

No illegality in ban on mobile phones at polling booths: Bombay HC

The PIL had urged the HC to direct the ECI and the State Election Commission to allow voters to carry phones and to show their identity proof through the DigiLocker app introduced by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.

What did India search for on the Budget Day?

Karnataka, Haryana were more interested in knowing about the new tax regime, Andhra searched for gold

Proposed duty cuts: Prices of fully assembled imported smartphones may fall in India

India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), which represents Apple, Foxconn, Dixon, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo, among others, said that the industry's proposal for tariff slab rationalisation has also been acknowledged and has announced that it will be taken up in the next six month would further embolden the industry and its competitiveness.

FM Nirmala Sitharman proposes reduction in basic custom duty to 15% on mobile phones, PCB and chargers

She said that the mobile industry has matured over the last many years.

PLI scheme overhaul plan includes quarterly disbursals, addition of vaccines, chemicals

The government is also mulling bringing new sectors into the fold of the incentive-linked plan such as toys, footwear, chemicals, and vaccines. Apart from this, there are plans to bring in another PLI scheme for electronics.

PLI schemes: Investment seen at over Rs 1.03 lakh crore, but Rs 4,415 crore disbursed so far

The disbursed incentive amount under the scheme stands at Rs 4,415 crore across eight sectors, including large-scale electronics manufacturing, IT hardware, bulk drugs, food processing, and drones.

India eyes import duty cuts on mobile phone parts, sources say

Companies in the sector have been pushing for cuts on nearly a dozen components to reduce the cost of making smartphones in India and level up the playing field with regional competitors such as China and Vietnam.

Will laptop import curb strain ties with the US?

American trade bodies want Washington to put pressure on New Delhi to reconsider the decision to restrict laptop imports

Govt authorises MEDEPC to issue registration certificates for export of mobile phones, electronic items

According to the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) is required for exporters in order to avail benefits under the policy.

Traders' body says 50,000 mobile shops have shut because of illegal practices by e-commerce firms

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) alleges unholy nexus between e-commerce platforms, banks and mobile brands, and points out that while 8 percent of global mobile phone sales happen through e-commerce, this number is much larger in India at 58 percent.

Govt approves Rs 357 crore for Foxconn under PLI for mobile phones

This is the first time the government has cleared an incentive of a global company engaged in electronics manufacturing in the country.

Cellphone shipments hit record $1 billion in September as subsidy scheme spurs Apple and Samsung output

Previously, December 2021 recorded the highest export at $770 million

Common charger to raise price of low-end devices, curb export potential: ICEA

India Cellular and Electronics Association in a presentation to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs has shared that in laptop chargers, there are still 9-10 types of charging port that needs to be reduced in sync with global standards to around two, like the mobile devices industry.

Banning Chinese mobile phones is not the way to encourage domestic industry

History has shown that Indian businesses have prospered when competition has been encouraged. Then, why is the government contemplating a ban on cheap Chinese-made mobile phones?

India becomes second-largest mobile phone maker globally: Government

Despite increased production, India continues to be a small player in the global mobile phone trade because it caters primarily to domestic demand.

EU agrees to single mobile charging port in a big blow to Apple

In a world first, EU governments and parliament agreed on Tuesday to a USB-C mobile charging port for mobile phones, tablets, and cameras, requiring Apple to modify the connector on iPhones sold in Europe by 2024.

Amazon Summer Sale Live: Here are the best deals on mobile phones

From OnePlus to Samsung; here are the best deals on smartphones during Amazon's recent sale.

Buy a mobile phone and get petrol, lemons free at this Varanasi shop

The recent surge in the cost of petrol and lemons has led to one Varanasi businessman coming up with a unique promotion.

Stock trading via mobile phones grows during lockdown

Going forward, the trend of trading via smartphones is going to further pick up as mobile medium enables customers to have real-time access to key developments related to trading and investments, they added.

Despite Make-in-India push, brands still importing smartphones in large numbers

Smartphone brands are still overcoming challenges like worker shortage, COVID-19 spread, logistics disruption among others.

With PLI scheme, India seeks to wean some investments from China

The PLI scheme comes at a time when global OEMs are choosing to set up shop or extend their base in the country, and global supply chains are being redrawn.

Samsung, Foxconn apply for PLI; commitments worth Rs 11.5 lakh crore made, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

The IT minister added that companies will be eligible for incentives from August 1.

Paytm Mall records 1.5 times demand in electronics, mobile phones

Overall, the demand for products in non-essential categories has grown two-folds compared to March sales after the government allowed sales in orange and green through e-commerce firms from May 4 onwards, it said.