Electronics & Computing

BEL to Manufacture Electronic Warfare Suites for Mi-17 V5 Helicopters

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence for the supply and integration of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites for Mi-17 V5 helicopters used by the Indian Air Force. The contract, signed on April 7, 2025, is valued at INR 23.85 billion and includes aircraft modification kits, installation, and associated […]

IIT Kanpur Opens EMI/EMC and Electrical Safety Test Facility for Medical Device Manufacturing

A new Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electrical Safety Test Facility has been inaugurated at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. The facility is designed to support manufacturers and startups in testing electronic and medical devices for compliance with international safety standards. The facility is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing […]

RIR Power Electronics to Set Up SiC Semiconductor Manufacturing Unit in Odisha

RIR Power Electronics plans to establish a silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor manufacturing facility in Odisha, with production expected to begin in December 2025. The project involves an investment of INR 618 crore and will focus on producing epitaxy wafers and high-power SiC devices such as MOSFETs and diodes ranging from 3.3 kilovolts to 20 kilovolts. […]

Tata Electronics Names KC Ang as President of Semiconductor Manufacturing Division

Tata Electronics has announced the appointment of KC Ang as President and Head of Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited, the company’s semiconductor foundry business. Ang will report to CEO and Managing Director Randhir Thakur and will oversee manufacturing operations as the company prepares to commence production at its Dholera facility. Ang has over three decades […]

Foxconn Invests USD 32 Million in Machinery for Apple Manufacturing in India

Foxconn has acquired machinery worth USD 32.26 million to support Apple product manufacturing in India, according to a regulatory filing by its subsidiary, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development. The procurement comes amid reported delays in equipment shipments from China and restrictions on work rotations for Chinese employees at Foxconn’s Indian facilities. The latest […]

Foxconn to Increase iPhone Production in India by 2025

Foxconn plans to double its iPhone production in India by the end of 2025 as part of Apple’s ongoing manufacturing expansion in the country. The company expects to produce between 25 million and 30 million iPhones in India during the year, compared to approximately 12 million in 2024. According to sources, Foxconn has been conducting […]

ISRO and SCL Unveil 32-bit Microprocessors for Space Missions

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) have developed two new 32-bit microprocessors, VIKRAM3201 and KALPANA3201, for space applications. On March 5, 2025, the first production batches were handed over to ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan by S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), at an event in New […]

Dixon Technologies to Invest USD 600 Million in Noida Display Fab

Dixon Technologies is planning to invest approximately USD 600 million in a new display fabrication facility in Noida, India, according to a report by NDTV Profit. The company is seeking support from government initiatives like the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 to fund this project. Additionally, equity partners are expected to contribute around USD 200 […]

Salzer Electronics Secures INR 500 Million Smart Meter Order

Salzer Electronics Limited has received an order worth INR 500 million for smart energy meters from an advanced metering infrastructure service provider in India. This follows an earlier order of INR 50 million from the same customer in the previous quarter. The company’s manufacturing facility, with an annual production capacity of 4 million smart meters, […]

Zetwerk Electronics Opens Manufacturing Facility in Sriperumbudur

Zetwerk Electronics has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. The facility will focus on producing IT hardware, personal computing processors, and high-value electronic components for white goods. According to the company, the plant is expected to generate over 1,500 jobs and enhance supply chain capabilities. The inauguration event was attended by Minister […]