Global cellular IoT module shipments rebound on China, India demand in 2024Global cellular IoT module shipments grew 10% year-on-year in 2024. Growth was driven by strong demand from China and India. China saw a 21...
01 Mar, 2025, 01.00 AM IST
India offers tax relief for foreign tech experts to boost electronics sector growthIndia simplifies tax regulations for foreign tech experts aiding electronics manufacturing, imposing tax on only 25% of their remuneration....
10 Feb, 2025, 08.41 AM IST
Budget 2025: Tax cuts, tariff, growth strategies top Indian industry's wish listIndian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the national budget on February 1. The budget comes at a time when the economy is s...
14 Jan, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
India’s electronics industry poised for transformation with new incentives for component makersThe country’s electronics manufacturing sector is set to be strengthened through a major government initiative that will spur the component...
15 Dec, 2024, 07.13 PM IST
After pager blasts, Chinese gear can come under heightened scrutinyConcerns over Chinese-made electronic devices and equipment are rising globally. Recent reports highlight potential security risks from spy...
18 Sep, 2024, 06.03 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Behind Apple’s search for Indian iCamera makerManufacturing and assembling camera modules is a complicated process involving multiple specialised components. Apple's move to possibly lo...
16 Apr, 2024, 09.57 PM IST
Apple in advanced talks with parts companies Aequs, RayprusAequs makes high-quality toys, consumer durable goods and aerospace parts in India, US and France while Rayprus is a subsidiary of Taiwanes...
27 Dec, 2023, 06.00 AM IST
US lawmakers raise security concerns about Chinese cellular modulesCellular modules are components that enable internet of things (IoT) devices to connect to the internet.
09 Aug, 2023, 10.09 AM IST
India logs fastest growth in global IoT module market, finds researchGlobal cellular Internet of Things (IoT) module shipments grew 20% (year-over-year) in Q2 2022.
25 Sep, 2022, 08.09 AM IST
Maturing 5G to drive IoT module shipments by 2030: reportShipments are expected to cross 1.2 billion units by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%, says Counterpoint Research
10 May, 2022, 03.58 PM IST
Budget 2022: Clarity needed on duty changes in electronic componentsIndustry body ELCINA or Electronic Industries Association of India said that there is a larger promise in the Budget for the sector.
02 Feb, 2022, 01.51 AM IST
Handset makers seek import duty hike rollbackPankaj Mohindroo, chairman of the India Cellular & Electronics Association, said in a letter to Union Minister of State for IT, Rajiv Chand...
28 Dec, 2021, 08.55 AM IST
Xiaomi in talks with two more partners to set up plants in IndiaLocal sourcing of components will help the handset maker reduce prices of its products in India, besides reducing the go-to-market time.
28 Nov, 2018, 08.10 AM IST
Government imposes 10% duty on PCBs to boost local handset manufacturingA 10 percent customs tax was also imposed on the imports of camera modules for phones and connectors.
03 Apr, 2018, 07.39 AM IST
Import duty on mobiles justified: GovernmentBy putting a 10 per cent basic customs duty, the government has ensured that incentives for local manufacturing will remain intact even und...
03 Jul, 2017, 02.00 AM IST
Government's approval to PMP in assembling mobile parts will boost investmentThe approval to phased manufacturing programme is aimed at increasing domestic value addition under Make in India that, backed by incentive...
29 Apr, 2017, 12.43 AM IST
Government plans more incentives for mobile parts makersSources say the government, as a part of phased plan, is likely to change duty structures around mobile phone components such as camera mod...
14 Jun, 2016, 02.42 AM IST