India's runaway smartphone PLI success holds lessons for the next wave of industrial policyIndia's smartphone production incentive scheme transformed the nation into a manufacturing hub. This policy successfully attracted global v...
07 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Bajaj auto foundation commits ₹400 crore for women in engineering, unveils ₹1,500-crore skilling planIn a bold step towards gender equality in engineering, Bajaj Auto Foundation is initiating a robust scholarship program for women in core e...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Electronics sector sees women outpace men in employabilityThe staffing firm said women are highly sought because they demonstrate greater dexterity, consistency and process discipline. Employers al...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Women apprenticeships rises as structured training expands, says reportWomen's involvement in apprenticeships has significantly increased, narrowing gender divides and boosting skills access. The number of wome...
08 Jan, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Labour Codes: Tech, electronics firms back codes, but worry about costsNew labor codes are now in effect. They promise better wages and safety for electronics manufacturing workers. Increased investment and a s...
22 Nov, 2025, 02.23 PM IST
Economy to grow slower unless more women join workforce: MeitY secretarySpeaking at an event organised by business services provider Quess Corp and not-for-profit Udaiti Foundation, S Krishnan said that for stat...
24 Jul, 2025, 08.20 PM IST
Women participation in India's semiconductor sector to rise to 35% by 2030: ReportDespite men dominating key roles, women's participation in India's semiconductor sector is projected to increase to 35% by 2030 from the cu...
07 Mar, 2025, 04.27 PM IST
Electronic queens of India: Women to lead the semiconductor industryWomen are strategically reshaping India’s semiconductor landscape, making bold moves and claiming their stake in a rapidly growing industry...
13 Jan, 2025, 04.10 PM IST
India Inc extends gender diversity push to temporary hiring for festive seasonIndia Inc is pushing for gender diversity in temporary hiring during peak periods like the festive season. Sectors such as ecommerce, logis...
04 Sep, 2024, 02.07 PM IST
Automation paves way for women in traditionally male-dominated manufacturing sectorThe drive towards automation in India's manufacturing sector is anticipated to increase the hiring of women, leading to more inclusive work...
12 Aug, 2024, 01.43 PM IST
Dorm facilities close to factories may see more women join workforceApple's contract manufacturer Foxconn is an early adopter of such housing units developed in Tamil Nadu. A similar model in Noida, a big el...
26 Jul, 2024, 08.05 AM IST
Representation of women apprentices in mfg sector to touch 40 pc by year-end: TeamLeaseDemand for women apprentices in manufacturing surges, with TeamLease noting a five-fold increase in young women apprentices aiming for 40% ...
22 Apr, 2024, 01.39 PM IST
Companies shopping for workers floored by women"There is a preference to hire women on assembly lines," said Lohit Bhatia, president of workforce management at leading staffing company Q...
21 Apr, 2024, 10.39 AM IST
Hiring in electronics industry sees a hike of 154% year-on-year in March: Quess CorpQuess Corp's electronics hiring surge in March focused on women's employment, safety measures, and key roles like electronic engineers. Ind...
18 Apr, 2024, 02.42 PM IST
In-depth | India’s electronic ambitions ride on young female employeesWomen are increasingly becoming the talent pool of choice for electronics companies. This augurs well for companies which will have to doub...
24 Dec, 2023, 03.12 PM IST
Women may rule the shop floorWomen comprise 3%-12% of India's manufacturing scene. But Covid is setting in motion a major change.
22 Jun, 2020, 07.57 AM IST
Synopsys to ramp up India headcount“Almost 22% of our workforce in India comprises women, which sets us ahead of the semiconductor industry average of 14%, according to a stu...
17 Oct, 2017, 12.19 AM IST