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Hyundai Motor Group Launches Battery and Electrification Research Centre at IIT Delhi Campus Hyundai Motor Group has officially opened the Hyundai Centre of Excellence for future mobility technology at IIT Delhi. This new research hub is part of a long-term partnership between Hyundai and India’s premier institutes of technology. It will focus on nine key projects covering battery cells, system testing, battery management systems, boosting energy density,… |
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Samsung and Global Tech Giants Plan to Shift Manufacturing from Vietnam to India Amid Changing Tariff Policies South Korean tech leader Samsung is in talks to move some of its smartphone and electronics production from Vietnam to India, according to sources. Discussions have begun with Indian electronic manufacturing services (EMS) partners including Dixon Technologies, Foxconn, Bhagwati Products, Wingtech and Longcheer, which handles certain models for Samsung. Vietnam… |
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IIT-Bhubaneswar Partners with Numeros Motors Pvt Ltd for Two-Year Research on Rare Earth-Free EV Motors The Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar) and Bengaluru-based Numeros Motors Pvt Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to begin a two-year research project on electric vehicle (EV) components. Numeros Motors is a new equipment manufacturer focused on truly home-grown electric mobility solutions. The goal of this partnership is to… |
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Vayudh Secures $10 Million In A Funding Round to Advance Indigenous Drone Technology On April 22, 2025, Indian defence technology company Vayudh raised $10 million in a funding round led by Dharana Capital. The round also included Deepinder Goyal of Zomato, Ajay Aggarwal of Action TESA, Sumit Jalan, LetsVenture and Navam Capital. This follows an earlier investment from Florintree Advisors and marks Vayudh’s biggest fundraising so far. … |
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IISc Proposes Angstrom-Scale Chip Development with 500INR Crore Funding Request A team of 30 scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to develop angstrom-scale semiconductor chips. These chips are made using 2D materials which could be nearly one-tenth the size of today’s smallest chips. The team has requested Rs 500 crore in funding over five years… |
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TNEB and Civic Bodies to Establish Public EV Charging Stations Across Tamil Nadu The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) has announced plans to partner with local civic bodies to establish Common Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations across the state. TNEB officials approached the Greater Chennai Corporation and other local authorities to discuss the proposal. Under the plan, Chennai may host around 100 charging stations, while each municipal… |
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Telangana Signs MoU with NTT Data and Neysa Networks to Set Up 10,500 Crore AI Data Centre Cluster The Telangana government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan-based companies NTT DATA and Neysa Networks to establish an Artificial Intelligence Data Centre cluster in Hyderabad. The agreement was formalized during a high-level investment meeting in Tokyo which was attended by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. The project involves an investment… |
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Suchi Semicon Targets 150000 Chips Daily in Phase One of Production Gujarat-based semiconductor packaging company Suchi Semicon is set to begin commercial production this month with an ambitious target of producing and packaging 150000 chips per day. This initiative marks the company’s entry into large-scale chip production as it aims to ramp up its capabilities over the next few months. According to Ashok Mehta, Managing Director of… |
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M.S. Dhoni-Backed Garuda Aerospace Secures ₹100 Crore in Series B Funding Chennai-headquartered Garuda Aerospace has secured ₹100 crore in its Series B funding round from Venture Catalysts at a valuation of $250 million. The investment marks a significant milestone for this drone startup company founded in 2015. Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace said the funds will support scaling of its production facility and… |
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Chhattisgarh to Host First Semiconductor Plant in Nava Raipur Chhattisgarh is set to establish its first semiconductor manufacturing plant in Nava Raipur, led by Chennai-based Polymatech Electronics. The facility will focus on producing Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor chips, which are essential for enabling 5G and 6G technologies. The foundation stone will be laid on April 11 by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, who will also… |
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Cyient Launches Semiconductor Subsidiary for Advanced ASIC Solutions Cyient, a leading global engineering and technology solutions firm today announced the launch of its wholly owned subsidiary, Cyient Semiconductors. This strategic move reinforces Cyient’s 25+ years of expertise in delivering ASIC turnkey solutions for industrial, data center, automotive and medical applications. The company’s decision to establish the semiconductor… |
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Kaynes Semicon to Deliver India’s First Packaged Semiconductor Chip by July Mysuru-based Kaynes Semicon facility is set to deliver India’s first packaged semiconductor chip by July. According to CEO Raghu Panicker, the company’s pilot production line is almost complete with machinery and clean room facilities scheduled for finalization by early May. Qualification testing is planned for June and the first samples will be provided to US-based… |
