Electronics Sector Faces $15 Billion Hit, 1 Lakh Jobs Lost Amid Tensions with China

The ongoing tensions between India and China are severely impacting India’s electronics manufacturing industry, leading to significant economic losses and job cuts. Here’s a summary of the situation: Key Losses: $15 billion production loss: The Indian electronics sector has suffered a substantial decline in production over the past four years, primarily due to issues stemming from geopolitical tensions with China. 100,000 job losses: As a result of these challenges, the industry has also lost about 100,000 jobs during this period. Export opportunity loss: India missed an export opportunity worth $10…

India Mobile Congress 2024 to unveil 2 nd edition of ‘Aspire’ Start-up Program with over 900 Start-ups

IMC’s flagship program ‘Aspire’ to feature showcases and discussions on 5G use cases, AI, Deep Tech, Electronics, Enterprise, Green Tech, Industry 4.0, Security, Semiconductors, Smart Mobility, Sustainability, and Telecommunications equipment among others New Delhi, 8th October 2024: As the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 approaches, IMC today announced the second edition of the Aspire, the flagship start-up program introduced in the last edition. The program was a success last year with over 400 startups participating and showcasing their innovations in various sectors in technology. The eighth edition of India Mobile Congress is…

Foxconn Eyes $1 Billion Investment in Tamil Nadu for Apple Facility

Foxconn is considering spending $1 billion to establish a smartphone display module assembly plant in Tamil Nadu. This facility would mark Foxconn’s first display module unit in India and is intended to support Apple’s iPhone production efforts in the country. This investment aligns with the ongoing trend of major tech companies increasing their manufacturing capabilities in India to diversify supply chains and enhance local production.This will be Foxconn’s first display module plant constructed in India, and it will help with Apple’s iPhone manufacturing. Components from this plant may also be…