Archives
ELECTRONICS 
July 16, 2019 Govt may bring separate policy for electronics to boost FDI
Swedish furniture maker IKEA and fashion-retailer H&M are some of the big single-brand retail firms operating in India. In a move that may be a boost for hi-tech companies like Apple, Samsung, etc., the government is likely to formulate a separate policy for electronics to attract higher foreign direct investment (FDI) and make the country […]
ELECTRONICS March 1, 2019 National Electronic Policy 2019 to boost manufacturing, drive exports
Industry experts believe that the National Electronic Policy 2019, passed last week by the Union Cabinet, can provide an impetus to Make in India (MII) and its efforts to become a global hub for Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM), apart from making electronics sector more competitive. “The policy offers significant support for the electronics […]
ELECTRONICS October 14, 2018 India’s draft electronics policy aims $400 billion manufacturing industry by 2025
The country’s draft electronics policy released by the IT ministry on Wednesday has set an ambitious target of creating a $400 billion electronics manufacturing industry by 2025, with the mobile phone devices segment accounting for three-fourths of the production. The draft National Policy on Electronics (NPE) aims to promote domestic manufacturing in the entire value-chain […]
ELECTRONICS May 25, 2018 Indian govt steps up focus on electronics exports, new policy to outline measures
The government is drafting the upcoming National Electronics Policy (NEP) with an increased focus on exports as it looks to harness the local capacity in electronic goods, including smartphones built for the domestic market, a top official told ET. The idea is to ensure that there is no excess manufacturing capacity and instead utilise the same to build products for customers […]
ELECTRONICS May 2, 2018 National electronics policy to be finalised in second half of FY19: Sources
The government is expected to bring, this financial year, an ambitious national electronics policy that seeks to position India not only as production hub to serve the booming domestic market, but also for exports. The proposed policy that spans diverse areas ranging from medical electronics to mobile phones and automotives will underscore India’s growing manufacturing […]
ELECTRONICS June 19, 2017 New policy on electronics, software, data security: Centre
Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad In a bid to give a quantum boost to the Indian electronics and software manufacturing industry, the government is planning a new policy for electronics and software production, as well as for data protection and setting up startup clusters. Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad […]
ALL DEALS 
February 4, 2017 No concessions for Apple, but govt to review mobile manufacturing policy to boost the sector
NEW DELHI: The government won’t offer any special concessions to Apple but is reviewing its entire policy on mobile phone manufacturing as part of an effort to promote the ‘Make in India’ initiative, officials said. This could meet some of the demands that Apple has made apart from benefitting other phone makers as well. Apple […]
ALL DEALS October 30, 2016 EU Privacy Watchdogs Warn WhatsApp on Privacy Policy, Yahoo on Breach
HIGHLIGHTS EU sent letters to WhatsApp and Yahoo Said they had concerns about WhatsApp’s recent change in privacy policy Asked Yahoo to communicate all aspects of the data breach European privacy watchdogs said on Friday they had sent letters to WhatsApp over its sharing of information with parent company Facebook and Yahoo over a 2014 […]
NEWS August 13, 2016 Policy terms can’t be changed during free look period
iStockPhoto What are the important riders that can be bought with a basic term life plan? —Kunal Gupta Common riders available with a term life plan include: accidental death, permanent disability, and critical illness. Critical illness rider with a term plan is recommended. This helps avoid a separate pre-issuance medical check-up for a critical illness […]
ELECTRONICS August 12, 2016 Open to More Policy Guidelines That Boost Electronics Manufacturing: Prasad
To boost electronic manufacturing in the country, the government will come out with more policy guidelines if required, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Thursday. “We came with all the policies like MSIPS, differential duty structure, ease of doing business… The entire ecosystem for electronic manufacturing was to be created… If further more is […]
ELECTRONICS June 22, 2016 Open to greater policy pointers That boost Electronics manufacturing: Prasad
to enhance digital manufacturing within the us of a, the authorities will pop out with extra coveragerecommendations if required, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Thursday. “We came with all of the rules like MSIPS, differential responsibility shape, ease of doing business… Thecomplete atmosphere for electronic manufacturing became to be created… If similarly extra […]
ELECTRONICS May 24, 2016 Amazon refunds policy change: Returns no longer possible for electronics
Amazon is no longer accepting returns on electronics like Laptops, Tablets, etc. (Amazon App Representational picture) Amazon has changed its returns policy for electronic items like tablets, laptops, desktops, monitors, cameras and camera lenses. According to the Amazon policy page if you’ve bought a laptop or tablet or any of the other item in the […]
