Nothing to spin off CMF as India-based smartphone companyCMF, the budget sub-brand of Nothing, is transitioning to become an independent company based in India. With ambitions to design and sell 1...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
Online fake goods sale: Scrutiny amplified ahead of festive rushAuthorities are increasing scrutiny of online sellers and imports before the busy festive shopping period. The Central Board of Indirect Ta...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
JioStar steps up anti-piracy enforcement in Odisha, files FIRs against cable operatorsJioStar has stepped up anti-piracy action in Odisha, with new FIRs in Bhadrak and Kandhamal against cable operators accused of retransmitti...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Japan, Korea, China had their turn. India is now ‘inevitable’: Nothing's Carl Pei bets on the next global tech waveNothing CEO Carl Pei has called India “inevitable” as the next major hub for global consumer electronics, arguing that manufacturing is onl...
21 Sep, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
India needs to move beyond chip manufacturing, use Indian chips in products designed and made locally: ReportIndia’s next phase of semiconductor growth should focus beyond manufacturing capacity on building a domestic ecosystem where chips designed...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
India's semiconductor push targets chips for cars, TVs, power infra: VaishnawThe minister's vision comes as India steps up efforts to establish a larger presence in the global semiconductor value chain, with the gove...
20 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
India’s young consumers are giving Samsung’s AI appliance bet a big boostSamsung sees significant AI appliance growth in India, driven by younger consumers. Connected Samsung appliances in India saw a nearly nine...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Checkout financing may get festive boost as electronics turn costlierProducts such as mobile phones, laptops and consumer durables have become costlier, partly due to an AI-driven rise in memory chip costs. W...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Once bitten, never shy: India’s Apple iPhone obsession grows and growsThe iPhone 18 launch is revealing more than just India's appetite for premium phones. As buyers queue for the latest Pro models, Apple’s In...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Psychology says people who stand in queue for hours to buy an iPhone aren't necessarily Apple fans, they may be doing it for more than just the new phoneiPhone 18 queue Psychology: Why do people stand in long queues to buy a new iPhone when they can order it online? Psychology and consumer b...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
India’s semiconductor journey ‘pretty strong’, Semicon 2.0 offers policy continuity: Tata Electronics CEOIndia's semiconductor journey appears strong with government policy continuity and significant investments. Tata Electronics is building a ...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Retailers push back against proposed 0.4% MDR on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, warn of hit to thin marginsRetailers are strongly opposing a proposed merchant discount rate on UPI payments. This new charge will significantly impact their already ...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
After fallout with Chinese parent, chipmaker Nexperia partners with India's TataDutch chipmaker Nexperia said on Thursday it will partner with Tata Electronics, a subsidiary of the Tata Group, to produce and package chi...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Inside Tata's empire as N. Chandrasekaran secures another five-year termTata Sons reappointed N. Chandrasekaran as chairman for another five years. The conglomerate's aviation business includes Air India and Air...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
UPI MDR prompts D2C brands to reassess costs as festive sales loomUnder the new framework, the government has introduced a 0.4% MDR on P2M (person-to-merchant) UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Online sales of mobiles & laptops hit a rough patch on weaker entry-level demand, fewer online discountsCounterpoint Research data showed an almost identical drop in online contribution to smartphone sales. Researchers and industry executives ...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Apple's surprise price twist for old iPhone models exposes smartphone price painIn the wake of the iPhone 18's debut, Apple has made notable price hikes on its older iPhone models in India. This decision is largely infl...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST