Category: Electronics
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AI and Global Trade: The Next Great Transformation
When the World Trade Organization projects that artificial intelligence could drive a 40% jump in global trade by 2040, it is not making a casual forecast—it is signaling a structural transformation comparable to the invention of the steam engine or the internet. The implications are profound, particularly for MSMEs in…
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Chip Mission 2.0: India Bets Big on Silicon Carbide Wafers
India is entering a decisive phase in its semiconductor journey. With Semiconductor Mission 2.0, the government is shifting its focus toward silicon carbide (SiC) wafers, signaling a clear intent to move beyond traditional silicon into advanced, high-value semiconductor materials. This transition isn’t just a technical pivot—it represents a strategic industrial…
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AI Accelerates Sustainability at Scale in India
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool of efficiency; it has become a cornerstone in India’s pursuit of sustainable growth. According to IBM’s 2024 sustainability readiness study, nearly 64% of Indian companies are already using AI to strengthen their sustainability initiatives—the highest among the countries surveyed. This statistic…
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Apple’s Strategic Pivot: iPhone 17 Manufacturing Expands to India
Apple’s decision to assemble all four models of the upcoming iPhone 17 in India marks a historic shift in the global electronics supply chain. For the first time, the tech giant is set to roll out its flagship device entirely from Indian production lines, spanning five facilities, including Tata Group’s…
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Innovation Deficit and Digital Sovereignty: Why India Must Bridge the Gap Now
India’s ambition to become a global technology powerhouse is often celebrated in headlines, but the reality beneath the surface is more sobering. Despite its talent pool and thriving startup culture, India has yet to produce tech giants on the scale of Nvidia, TSMC, or OpenAI. Structural weaknesses in research commercialisation,…
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“India’s Deep-Tech Dilemma: The Long Road to Its Own Innovation Icon”
India’s technology sector has delivered remarkable success stories in IT services, SaaS exports, and digital adoption at scale. Yet, the country has not produced a homegrown deep-tech giant comparable to Nvidia — a company that not only leads in semiconductors but also shapes global innovation in AI, high-performance computing, and…
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Chip Shockwaves: How Semiconductor Tariffs Threaten India’s Manufacturing Ecosystem and Consumer Economy
The recent announcement of a proposed 100% tariff on imported semiconductors by former U.S. President Donald Trump has triggered alarm bells across the global supply chain—and India is no exception. Although aimed primarily at curbing dependency on foreign chipmakers and bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., the ripple effects of…
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Indian IT in Transition: Facing the Heat from AI, Global Uncertainty, and Shrinking Demand
India’s IT sector, once the poster child of economic liberalization and global competitiveness, is now at a critical crossroads. The once-consistent trajectory of double-digit growth, vast campus hirings, and global expansions is facing disruption from a perfect storm: global macroeconomic headwinds, declining client IT budgets, disruptive AI technologies, and the…
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China’s Vision for Global AI Governance: Unity or Strategic Assertion?
As artificial intelligence (AI) advances at breakneck speed, the global community is confronted with a central question: Who should lead in shaping the norms and regulations of this transformative technology? In a decisive and strategically timed move, China has put forth a comprehensive proposal to form a global AI governance…
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The New AI Era in Manufacturing and Distribution
The manufacturing and distribution landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a critical enabler of cost efficiency, streamlined operations, and data-driven decision-making. A recent study has revealed a compelling insight: 72% of manufacturers who implemented AI technologies experienced significant cost reductions and improvements in operational…
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