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Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has warned that the world may face a shortage of one million semiconductor professionals by 2030. He said India’s Semiconductor Mission offers a major opportunity to fill a large share of this talent gap. Pilot Line Opens in Gujarat Speaking at the inauguration of CG Power’s OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will soon export electric vehicles (EVs) to 100 countries, describing it as a landmark for the automobile industry. A formal launch event for the initiative is scheduled for August 26. Growth in Auto Exports Modi noted that in 2014 India’s annual automobile exports were around ₹50,000 crore. Today, […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India’s first fully made-in-India semiconductor chip will be launched by the end of 2025. Speaking from the Red Fort, he said this milestone will mark a turning point in India’s technological self-reliance and global competitiveness. Missed Opportunities in the Past Modi noted that India had missed earlier chances in […]
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Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Coimbatore have raised concerns over the impact of high Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on their operations. Manufacturers and suppliers in sectors such as textiles, foundry, engineering tools, and pump sets argue that current tax slabs have increased input costs and reduced profit margins. Many also point […]
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Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that most of the iPhones sold in the United States during the last quarter were assembled in India. This marks a significant shift in Apple’s global manufacturing strategy, showing the tech giant’s growing confidence in India’s production capabilities. Vietnam Now Major Hub for Other Apple Devices While India has […]
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India’s mobile phone exports surged from ₹1,500 crore in 2014–15 to ₹2 lakh crore in 2024–25, marking a remarkable 127‑fold rise, Parliament was informed on July 24, 2025. This leap reflects how India has transformed from a net importer to a major exporter of phones over the past decade. PLI Scheme Boosts Manufacturing The Government credited the Production Linked […]