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Electronics Bazaar, August 2019

Healthcare Electronics The prospects of the Indian healthcare electronics industry.

SMT Focus Are you aware of the market-ready software used for electronics manufacturing equipment?

Manufacturing Focus The importance of cleaning chemicals in PCBs.

The Union Budget 2019-20: How The Industry Has Reacted

The Union Budget 2019-20, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has a host of proposals that outline the roadmap to turn India into a US$ 5 trillion economy by FY25. But what does this Budget propose for the Indian electronics industry, and how do experts in the industry view it? Let’s find out.

10+ mins

India's Strategic Electronics Sector Must Grow Faster

The large scale modernisation of the defence forces and the indigenisation of manufacturing are going to boost the strategic electronics sector of the country.

10 mins

India's Chips: How Good Are The Desi Options?

It is exciting to know that India finally has its own electronic chips, thanks to the efforts of our academic institutes and industry players. But how competitive are these when compared to what’s manufactured abroad—in terms of technology, quality and cost?

8 mins

'Having People In An Organisation Who Always Agree With You On Everything Is Highly Dangerous'

Simarpreet Singh, founder-director of Hartek Solar, joined the family business with the hope of doing something remarkable for society. The hard and valuable work did not go unnoticed, and he was listed among the prestigious ‘Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia’ achievers this year! His journey in the solar energy sector of India has been challenging as well as rewarding. In a candid conversation with Baishakhi Dutta of the Electronicsforu.com Network, he unveils his journey so far and the aspirations he has for his business. Excerpts follow...

6 mins

The Prospects Of The Indian Healthcare Electronics Industry

The Indian medical electronics segment faces tremendous demand but inadequate local supply, making it over reliant on imports. For medical electronics equipment to be uniformly available across the country, action is needed on many fronts – government policy, industry participation, and nurturing a startup ecosystem.

5 mins

Can India Lead The World In Mobile Phone Manufacturing By 2020?

Over the past couple of years, the mobile ecosystem in India has been revolutionised. This industry has now helped the nation to become the world’s second largest mobile phone manufacturer after China, although exports of the devices are still in the nascent stage. Currently, the country not only boasts of the largest number of smartphone consumers, but also the fastest growing production and manufacturing facilities. The government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative has been driven by a reduction in duty. International EMS giants such as Wistron and Foxconn have established their manufacturing units in India. And during the first quarter of 2018, India became the leading market for mobile apps.

6 mins

We Enable The Growth Of The ICT And Electronics Industry In West Bengal

There was a time when West Bengal was one of the leading commercial hubs in India and was extremely industrialised. But, industries started moving away. The electronics industry suffered major setbacks in the region. To counter this scenario, the state government formed the West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation Limited (WEBEL) on February 4, 1974, to boost the electronics industry in the state. According to sources at WEBEL, over the past few years, there has been a gradual acknowledgment of the strategic advantages of Bengal, a maturing socio-political attitude, and an appreciation of the proactive efforts by the government and various other important stakeholders to nourish Bengal’s value proposition and consolidate its position as a destination of corporate choice.Electronics Bazaar’s Nijhum Rudra spoke to Prodip Mukhopadhyay, MD, WEBEL, about the state’s major challenges in the concerned sector, the benefits of the recently approved NPE policy, and how WEBEL is taking major initiatives to strengthen of the electronics industry in West Bengal.

7 mins

'Sooner Or Later, All Businesses Will Have To Offer Online Sales To Survive In The Market'

With every passing day, we are witnessing more and more players joining the bandwagon of online sales. So why is online sales gradually becoming the most preferred business model? Atul Dumbre, director of Macfos Private Limited, in an interaction with Baishakhi Dutta of the Electronicsforu.com Network, shares how online sales is becoming profitable for businesses. Excerpts follow...

4 mins

The Importance Of Cleaning Chemicals In PCBs

Technological innovations and the higher production of electronic devices have led to an increased demand for cleaning chemicals in the electronics industry.

5 mins

'EESL Has Distributed Nearly 351 Million Led Bulbs Till Date, Generating Annual Energy Savings Of 4.55 Billion MWh'

Founded in 2009 by the government of India, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is responsible for market related activities of the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE), one of the eight national missions under the Prime Minister’s National Action Plan on climate change. With an unprecedented 140 times growth in two years, EESL’s flagship initiative, Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA), has revolutionised India’s LED market and reportedly reduced carbon emissions by up to 32 million tonnes every year. In an interaction with Potshangbam July, Venkatesh Dwivedi, director (projects), EESL, speaks about the success of the UJALA and SLNP schemes, the benefits of its business model, and its ambitious goals, going forward.

7 mins

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Electronics Bazaar Magazine Description:

Launched in February 2007, Electronics Bazaar is India's first sourcing magazine in the electronics space. The magazine aims to provide a B2B platform for the buying and selling of electronic products in India. It is a must read for those who want to keep themselves updated on all that is happening in the Indian electronics industry. Electronics Bazaar covers current and future market trends, buying and selling opportunities, product launches, and innovations driving the Indian electronics industry. It is a very important and authentic source of information for all those seeking to enter or expand their business in the Indian electronics industry.