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India approves 29 electronics component projects worth $750Mn under ECMS scheme
India has approved 29 new projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a total investment of ₹7,104 crore (~ $751 million). The latest approvals focus on…

Apple’s first batch of ‘Assembled in India’ iPhone SE devices hit the market
Apple’s first batch of iPhone SE smartphones, which are assembled in India, have reportedly been made available in select stores in Bengaluru. The device is priced at ₹27,200 for…

Modi Government approves ‘Buy in India’ to boost ‘Make in India’
In order to boost the flagship Make in India program, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday (24 May) approved a policy that will encourage consumers to ‘Buy in India’.…

Tesla may eventually come to India as planned, govt says no local sourcing required for ‘Make in India’
The start of this week has been an emotional roller-coaster for Indian Tesla enthusiasts! They have gone from eagerly expecting the launch of electric vehicles in the country…

The Narendra Modi government could bring out a price-preference policy for Indian owned companies
The Narendra Modi government, which has already made its thoughts regarding indigenous manufacturing pretty clear, could be putting the final touches on a price-preference policy that will favor India-…

UK Finance Minister Philip Hammond’s recent India visit focused on FinTech collaborations
UK Finance Minister Philip Hammond boosts collaboration between the UK and Indian FinTech sectors with the recent visit. Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has just returned from leading a visit to…

Samsung fulfills its commitment to Make in India with a $295 Mn investment in its Noida plant
Samsung India Electronics today announced expansion of its Noida plant with an investment of Rs. 1,970 crore( approx. $295 million), strengthening its commitment to ‘Make in India’ and ‘Make…
Adit Infratel Sets Up India’s First Lithium Polymer Battery Facility In Haryana
Adit Infratel, the parent company behind brand Advent and one of the leading players in the mobile accessories and peripherals market, has announced the commencement of India’s first and…

Bangalore Based Warehouse Automation Startup, Ark Robot Wins Qualcomm And Make In India’s Qprize
Qualcomm announced earlier today that warehouse automation tech-startup Ark Robot has been adjourned the winner of the Qprize – Make in India contest. The contest was judged by…

Amazon Sets Up Dedicated Make In India Stores In India And USA
Amazon India has set up a dedicated ‘Make In India’ store on its website which features products ranging through various categories that are manufactured in India, from domestic…
Government Will Now Allow Merchants To Sell Made In India Products Via E-Commerce, Without Prior Approval
Continuing with its drive to make India look and feel a more business and startup friendly country, Indian Government is now allowing further relaxation in FDI rules for…

The First Non-US Brand Emoji On Twitter, Is That Exquisite #MakeInIndia Lion
Flagged off by PM Modi almost immediately after he took over the reigns of a falling Indian economy, the #MakeInIndia campaign has gained massive following, both with corporate…

Corning Launches A New Photo Print Service For India That Turns Memories Into Long Lasting Inscriptions
After offering mobile devices across the globe with scratch resistant screens, Corning is introducing an online service for the Indian market through which users can get photographs printed…

Prothom, A Manufacturing Startup Which Builds Toys For Hasbro, Scoops In $2 Million From Oliphans Capital
This is probably one of those rare investment instances (at least in India), wherein we are seeing a manufacturing startup raising capital for operations expansion. Prothom, a 2014…

Huawei’s Proposal To Set Up Manufacturing Unit In Tamil Nadu Gets MHA Nod
In continued push to Modi’s aggressively marketed MakeInIndia campaign, Chinese telecom gear manufacturing giant Huawei’s 19 months old proposal to set up a manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu,…
Taiwan-based Inventec to set up production plant in India
Taiwan-based chip maker Inventec looks all set to rise to Narendra Modi’s call to Make In India. The company is reportedly in final stages to set up a production plant…

