Policy

13-digit numbers for M2M network trials issued by DoT

The Department of Telecom has issued 13-digit numbers to telecom operators for the trial of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications like smart electric metres and car...

Under New Solar Bidding Norms, Developers can Pass on Duty Hike

The government has amended solar bidding norms, allowing developers to pass on the burden of any increase in duties on solar equipment to discoms,...

Good News: Minimum Broadband Speeds in India to be 2 mbps

The government will soon increase the minimum speed requirement for internet services to be classified as broadband to 2 Mbps — by nearly 4...

India now world’s second largest mobile phone producer: ICA

India is now the second largest mobile phone producer in the world after China, as per information shared by Indian Cellular Association with Telecom...

India’s electronics ministry raises duties on key smartphone component

India is exploring new duties on the import of a key smartphone component, according to two government sources, the latest in a series of...

Winds of Change: Whatsapp Choking in India is a Sign of Good Things to Come

If you’re reading this, then you know that two things are certain: first that the La Ferrari can go round the Nürburgring faster than...

Budget-Natyam 2018: Solid Moves for the Poor, Nothing for the Electronics Industry

The World Economic Forum held in Davos is a playground for the world’s most influential countries to come and share their vision of a...

Ground Realities of GST on Electronics Industry

GST has been largely successful in a very short period of time. But, the electronics industry is aggrieved at being placed under the 18...

Solar Power Projects of 20,000 MW to be set up by Coal India

Given the changing global energy mix, Coal India Ltd, the world’s largest coal miner, plans to set up 20,000 megawatts (MW) of solar projects...

India to be ready with 5G roadmap by June

India will be ready with a full roadmap for 5G technology by June this year, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said. Terming 5G important for India's massive "digitisation and digitalisation"...

India seeks Increased Chinese Investments in Electronics Sector

India wants Chinese companies to invest more in the electronics sector, taking advantage of the phased manufacturing programme introduced by the government. Ajay Sawhney, secretary,...

New Policy and Incentives on AI in-draft by NITI Aayog

India will have a national policy on Artificial Intelligence soon, the initiative being spearheaded by National Institution for Transforming India, NITI Aayog. The policy will...

Telcos bat for policy tweaks to lower costs & help switch to 5G

The distressed telecom industry has called upon the government to make policy changes to help lower cost, including that of spectrum, make it easier...

India’s Biggest Electronic Cluster to Start soon at Pune

After receiving an ‘in principle’ approval in 2015, the much-awaited Brownfield electronic cluster common facility centre project being established by the MCCIA (Mahratta Chamber...

New Import Laws divide opinions of Handset Makers

While Indian handset makers seem divided on the benefits of anticipated imposition of duties on printed circuit board assembly, as the next step of...

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