Major step up for Apple’s Make in India plan as Indian supplier starts making AirPod parts for export
1 year, 10 months ago

Major step up for Apple’s Make in India plan as Indian supplier starts making AirPod parts for export

Firstpost  

In a major development that is only going to bolster Apple’s Make in India plan, Apple’s Indian supplier Jabil Circuits will now start manufacturing components that go into the making of the latest AirPods and AirPods Pro and also start exporting them to other countries where wearables are assembled. Given how Apple has been trying to expand its China Plus One policy and has been tryig to shift the manufacturing of its components to countries outside China, this is a big deal for Apple. According to Bloomberg, Apple is relocating its production base to India as a result of US trade restrictions and COVID-related difficulties in China. The news comes nearly two weeks after 14 Chinese Apple suppliers gained preliminary authorisation from the Centre to set up assembly units in India.

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Apple to begin assembling THIS product in India: Here’s what the report suggests
1 week, 4 days ago

Apple to begin assembling THIS product in India: Here’s what the report suggests

Live Mint  

Apple is reportedly set to begin assembling its popular AirPods wireless earphones in India, marking a major step in the company's ongoing efforts to expand its manufacturing footprint beyond China. According to a Bloomberg report, Foxconn Technology Group, a key Apple supplier, is preparing to begin AirPods production at a new facility near Hyderabad, Telangana, as early as the first …

Apple to manufacture AirPods in India, but will they make it cheaper?
1 week, 4 days ago

Apple to manufacture AirPods in India, but will they make it cheaper?

India Today  

Apple is set to start manufacturing its AirPods in India, marking a big step in its efforts to expand production outside China. While local production could help reduce costs related to import duties and logistics, this may not immediately translate into significantly lower prices for consumers. However, local production could help with faster availability and possibly lower costs in the …

China+1 plan: India’s limited gain
2 weeks, 5 days ago

China+1 plan: India’s limited gain

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Government think tank Niti Aayog has admitted that ‘India has seen limited success so far in capturing the China Plus One strategy. It attributes factors like cheaper labour, simplified tax laws, lower tariffs and pro-activeness in signing free trade agreements have played a key role in helping these countries expand their share of exports. The US has raised …

HMD looks to strengthen exports from India amid rising US-China trade tensions
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

HMD looks to strengthen exports from India amid rising US-China trade tensions

Live Mint  

Human Mobile Devices, makers of Nokia-branded mobile phones, is gearing up capacities and local supplier ecosystem in anticipation of higher levels of exports from India to global markets amid higher tariffs expected to be levied on Chinese products by the incoming US government under President-elect Donald Trump. HMD is currently exporting Nokia brand of feature phones and smartphones to West …

India unveils $5 billion plan to strengthen domestic electronics component production
1 month ago

India unveils $5 billion plan to strengthen domestic electronics component production

Live Mint  

India is set to roll out incentives worth up to $5 billion to local electronics firms to manufacture components for devices ranging from smartphones to laptops, according to government officials. However, the industry remains heavily dependent on imported components, particularly from China and Hong Kong, which account for over half of India's $89.8 billion electronics imports in the fiscal year …

India must cash in on chip war
1 month, 1 week ago

India must cash in on chip war

Hindustan Times  

The US government’s latest directive to TSMC, halting shipments of advanced semiconductors to China, marks a significant escalation in the global chip wars. The US has tightened its grip on advanced chip sales to China, from restricting Nvidia and AMD’s AI chip sales in 2022 to planning additional controls on about 120 Chinese tech firms. The Biden administration’s sustained pressure …

iPhone production likely to double in India due to Donald Trump, adding 200,000 new jobs & $30bn revenue
1 month, 1 week ago

iPhone production likely to double in India due to Donald Trump, adding 200,000 new jobs & $30bn revenue

Firstpost  

Apple’s production increase hinges on the policies of US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly expressed his intent to impose steep tariffs, between 60-100 per cent, on goods imported from China If Apple implements these plans, India’s share of global iPhone production could rise to over 26 per cent, a substantial jump from the current 12-14 per cent. The Economic …

Trump at helm to boost Indian electronics manufacturing as more tariffs on China imminent
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump at helm to boost Indian electronics manufacturing as more tariffs on China imminent

Live Mint  

Donald Trump on his return as US president is expected to broaden tariffs against Chinese imports to cover phones and laptops, boosting the Indian electronics manufacturing sector, according to the domestic industry bodies. “Mr Trump in his election rallies and speeches has been talking about imposition of tariffs on our neighbours, which I am sure will make a lot of …

Apple's India Expansion: A Strategic Shift Away from China
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Apple's India Expansion: A Strategic Shift Away from China

Firstpost  

Apple's expansion of its manufacturing base in India has gained significant attention, with the tech giant exporting nearly $6 billion worth of iPhones between April and September 2024. This represents a one-third increase in value compared to the same period last year, setting Apple on track to exceed $10 billion in exports by the end of the fiscal year. The …

India's Mobile Manufacturing Boom: A Global Powerhouse Emerging
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Mobile Manufacturing Boom: A Global Powerhouse Emerging

Firstpost  

India's mobile manufacturing industry is gaining global attention, thanks to the Make in India initiative. Big companies like Samsung and Apple are setting up large factories in the country, making India the world's second-largest exporter of mobile phones. With Samsung's mega factory in Noida and Apple moving some iPhone production to Tamil Nadu, India is becoming a key player in …

Apple to manufacture entire iPhone 16 lineup in India
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple to manufacture entire iPhone 16 lineup in India

New Indian Express  

US tech giant Apple announced on Friday that it will manufacture its entire iPhone 16 lineup, including its premium devices, in India. “Apple is now manufacturing the entire iPhone 16 lineup, including iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, in India,” said Apple in a statement. Apple first started manufacturing iPhones in India in 2017, initially producing older generation …

How India can fix the Chinese imports problem
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How India can fix the Chinese imports problem

Live Mint  

India last month extended countervailing duties of 12-30% on certain steel imports from China and Vietnam, following requests from local producers to safeguard against cheaper imports. Read this | Mint Primer | China’s stimulus: What it spells for India & the world A growing economy like India’s naturally requires more imports to meet rising consumption and manufacturing demand, with cost …

Zetwerk aims to make servers in India from FY26, co-founder Rahul Sharma says
3 months, 1 week ago

Zetwerk aims to make servers in India from FY26, co-founder Rahul Sharma says

Live Mint  

Bengaluru-based electronics manufacturing startup Zetwerk aims to start making servers locally next financial year and is expanding its laptop production capacity in the country to contract-manufacture the devices for global brands, co-founder Rahul Sharma said. The company, set up in 2018 and which counts IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal among its investors, is nearing partnerships with entities from Taiwan, Japan and …

From rival to reluctant partner: India’s evolving stance on Chinese investment
3 months, 1 week ago

From rival to reluctant partner: India’s evolving stance on Chinese investment

The Hindu  

India's push to become a factory titan has hit a snag: to become a credible alternative to China for global firms, it first needs to warm up to its long-time rival. "There is a realisation that you cannot be part of any major supply chains, especially in high technology products and certain areas like solar cells, EVs, where it is …

India will soon be in a position to export Lithium-ion batteries: Nitin Gadkari
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India will soon be in a position to export Lithium-ion batteries: Nitin Gadkari

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister of Road Transport Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said that India will soon be in a position to export lithium-ion batteries. Speaking at the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers 64th convention in New Delhi, the Union Minister said," I'm confident that we'll be in a position to export lithium-ion batteries to the different parts of the world. "Regarding …

Apple fastest growing firm in India over the last 50 years, ​contributes 14 per cent to tech giant’s total production
4 months, 1 week ago

Apple fastest growing firm in India over the last 50 years, ​contributes 14 per cent to tech giant’s total production

Firstpost  

India’s role in Apple’s global production has grown substantially. This growth not only highlights Apple’s expanding influence in India but also marks it as the largest global value chain operating within the country, surpassing other multinational corporations. According to a recent Economic Survey, India now contributes approximately 14 per cent to Apple’s total production, a sharp increase from the 7 …

'Made in India' telecom equipment now being exported to over 100 countries: Centre
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Made in India' telecom equipment now being exported to over 100 countries: Centre

India TV News  

The Indian government has stated that telecom equipment designed and manufactured in India are now being exported to over 100 countries. Madhu Arora, Member of the Digital Communications Commission, Department of Telecom, mentioned that many Indian telecom companies have achieved success in Western nations, including the US, despite tough global competition. Madhu Arora emphasised that Information and communications technology plays …

iPhone 16 Pro models set to manufacture in India, to arrive shortly after their global launch – India TV
4 months, 4 weeks ago

iPhone 16 Pro models set to manufacture in India, to arrive shortly after their global launch – India TV

India TV News  

Apple is planning to introduce its 'Make in India' iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max models in India shortly after their global launch this fall. The iPhone 16 will also be available on the first day of global sales in India, just like the previous year when the iPhone 15 debuted in the domestic market on the global sale …

Economic Survey 2023-24: 14% of global iPhones made in India in FY24, country's electronics export rank up
5 months ago

Economic Survey 2023-24: 14% of global iPhones made in India in FY24, country's electronics export rank up

The Hindu  

US smartphone major Apple assembled 14% of global iPhones in India in FY24 and the country's ranking in global electronics export improved by four positions, Economic Survey 2023-24 said on July 22. "Apple assembled $14 billion worth of iPhones in India during FY'24, constituting 14% of its global iPhone production," the Economic Survey said citing third-party data. The survey recorded …

Niti Aayog: India’s Electronics Output Can Reach $500 Billion by FY30
5 months ago

Niti Aayog: India’s Electronics Output Can Reach $500 Billion by FY30

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: India can increase its electronics production five-fold to touch $500 billion by FY30, with $200 -$225 billion worth exports of both finished goods and components by becoming an integral part of the global value chain through focused policy interventions, finds Niti Aayog. However, the electronics sector has a very high participation in the global value chain with 75 per …

Apple's ‘big plans’ for India: Resume iPads production, Pune for AirPod cases
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple's ‘big plans’ for India: Resume iPads production, Pune for AirPod cases

Hindustan Times  

Apple may soon start manufacturing its iPads in India again reportedly owing to government's push to bring more supply chains into the country. The company has been focussing on increasing its manufacturing capabilities for iPhones and aims to increase production of components for AirPod wireless charging cases in India. India also wants Apple to look into making laptops and desktops …

India's electronics sector loses ₹1.25 lakh crore due to India-China tensions
6 months, 1 week ago

India's electronics sector loses ₹1.25 lakh crore due to India-China tensions

Hindustan Times  

Escalating tensions with China are said to have cost Indian electronics manufacturers $15 billion in production losses as well as 100,000 jobs in the past four years, the Economic Times reported. In submissions to various ministries, the electronics manufacturing industry said India has also lost out on a $10 billion export opportunity besides $2 billion in value addition loss, according …

Apple exports iPhones worth over Rs 16,500 crore in April-May from India
6 months, 1 week ago

Apple exports iPhones worth over Rs 16,500 crore in April-May from India

India TV News  

Apple has reportedly achieved a significant milestone of exporting the ‘made in India’ iPhones which was worth more than Rs 16,500 crore in the first 2 months of the ongoing financial year. FY24 success and record production Apple has concluded FY24 with a substantial iPhone production value of around USD 14 billion in India. Strengthening domestic manufacturing Highlighting India’s growing …

Here's what Tim Cook said after seeing Apple's growth in March quater in India
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Here's what Tim Cook said after seeing Apple's growth in March quater in India

India TV News  

During an analyst call announcing its fiscal 2024 second quarter results with revenue of $90.8 billion, Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, shared that the company experienced strong double-digit growth in India in the March quarter. Cook said that the company is continuing to expand its channels and also working on the developer ecosystem in India as well. Cook said that the …

Tata developing high-tech machines to manufacture iPhone casing?
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Tata developing high-tech machines to manufacture iPhone casing?

Hindustan Times  

Tata Electronics has tied up with two Indian manufacturers in Pune and Bengaluru to develop capabilities to work on developing very sophisticated and complex high-precision machines used to produce the casing of the iPhone, Economic Times reported. The action is anticipated to provide the government's $300 billion electronics export goal by 2025 with a significant boost. These machines are just …

Apple Stores in India emerge as global high performers as sales fly: Report
8 months ago

Apple Stores in India emerge as global high performers as sales fly: Report

Hindustan Times  

Apple has been raising its game in India ever since it faced a host of negative issues in its top manufacturing base, which is China, during the Covid-19 pandemic. While that is the case regarding the manufacturing arena, Apple has gone ahead and even opened physical stores in India last year - two of them actually, and that too in …

Hiring now! Apple may create 500,000 jobs in India
8 months ago

Hiring now! Apple may create 500,000 jobs in India

Hindustan Times  

Apple has been trying to diversify its manufacturing base away from China after facing huge difficulties during the Covid-19 pandemic when the production of iPhone and other gadgets came under intense pressure. It has been reported that Apple, via its vendors, may create over 500,000 jobs in India over the next three years, news agency PTI reported quoting government sources. …

Apple set to scale up production India, employ 5 lakh people in next 3 years
8 months ago

Apple set to scale up production India, employ 5 lakh people in next 3 years

Live Mint  

iPhone maker Apple is set to scale up its production in India through vendors and is expected to employ around 5 lakh employees from the country in the next three years, the sources from the government revealed on Sunday. The fresh plans around hiring will be a significant boost from the current level of 1.5 lakh Apple employees in India, …

Apple to assemble iPhone camera module in India, cutting dependence on China
8 months, 1 week ago

Apple to assemble iPhone camera module in India, cutting dependence on China

India TV News  

Apple, a producer of iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and more has continued to minimise its dependence on China. As per the recent report, the iPhone maker is set to increase its investments in the Indian market and is reportedly in advanced talks with Murugappa Group and Tata Group's Titan Company which will be assembling sub-components for the iPhone camera modules- giving …

Apple shows the way for electronics exports
8 months, 1 week ago

Apple shows the way for electronics exports

Hindustan Times  

At $10 billion in FY24, exports of India-assembled iPhones have doubled from the previous fiscal. While the iPhone instance is evidence of policies such as the PLI for smartphones working, India must do more to convince the world that it has the makings of a preferred China+1 destination for electronics exports. At present, the world may seem more inclined towards …

Apple to move half of its supply chain from China to India, employ 5 lakh people in 3 years
8 months, 1 week ago

Apple to move half of its supply chain from China to India, employ 5 lakh people in 3 years

Firstpost  

Apple and its ecosystem has directly created 1,50,000 jobs in India and an additional 3,00,000 jobs when we consider indirect jobs. As Apple plans to move half of its supply chain to India from China, Apple plans to create 5,00,000 direct jobs Apple, who have already created 1,50,00 direct jobs through its ecosystem, plans to employ about 5,00,000 people in …

Apple's major milestone: Company now makes 1 in 7 iPhones in India as output hits $14 billion
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple's major milestone: Company now makes 1 in 7 iPhones in India as output hits $14 billion

Hindustan Times  

Apple increased its iPhone production in India as the company assembled $14 billion worth of iPhones in fiscal 2024, Bloomberg reported. Foxconn and Pegatron, two major Taiwanese manufacturers, played a significant role in boosting Apple's production output in India. China is the largest iPhone-making hub in the world but Apple is ramping up iPhone production in India as it strategically …

How China Could Swamp India’s Chip Ambitions
9 months, 1 week ago

How China Could Swamp India’s Chip Ambitions

Live Mint  

When India’s largest conglomerate, Tata Group, broke ground on a $11 billion semiconductor factory this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country was poised to become a world leader in the sector. View Full Image China’s aggressive expansion comes at a time when the market for legacy chips is already well supplied. But India would struggle to shower such …

Unparalleled success story unfolds in mobile phone manufacturing in India
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Unparalleled success story unfolds in mobile phone manufacturing in India

India TV News  

The growth of mobile phone production in India over a decade is being described as an unmatched success story in the manufacturing sector. According to the industry body, India Cellular & Electronics Association, mobile phone production, in value terms has surged from Rs 18,900 crore in 2014-15 to an estimated Rs 4.10 lakh crore in FY24, registering over 20 fold …

India fears losing out to China in smartphone exports race
10 months, 1 week ago

India fears losing out to China in smartphone exports race

The Hindu  

India risks losing out to China and Vietnam as it seeks to become a major smartphone export hub and must “act fast” to lure global companies with lower tariffs, the deputy IT minister said in government documents seen by Reuters. But lawmakers and lobby groups for Apple and other firms argue India’s high tariffs are a deterrent for companies de-risking …

India’s rival is Vietnam in the game of attracting global manufacturers
10 months, 1 week ago

India’s rival is Vietnam in the game of attracting global manufacturers

Live Mint  

If India wants to build a robust computer and electronics manufacturing industry, it needs to shift focus, fast. The latest reminder of this urgency came last week with a US appeal for New Delhi to make the business environment easier and more transparent to navigate, or keep losing out on foreign direct investment. Though India is getting a lot of …

Why India Isn’t the New China
11 months ago

Why India Isn’t the New China

Live Mint  

China’s economy is struggling, but another Asian giant, neighboring India, is suddenly squarely on investors’ and manufacturers’ radar. India’s age-dependency ratio—a measure of the burden of child and elderly care on households—has fallen to 47 in 2022 from 82 in 1967, according to the World Bank. Only a third of India’s female working-age population was in the labor force in …

Toy manufacturers’ shift from China is no child’s play as bottlenecks stay
11 months, 1 week ago

Toy manufacturers’ shift from China is no child’s play as bottlenecks stay

The Hindu  

Toy makers grappling with surging costs in China are finding no easy options when it comes to shifting production to cheaper centres elsewhere. “They said if you can get into toy manufacturing, now we’re looking to shift millions of dollars worth of product from China to India,” Rohit Hegde, Aequs’ head of consumer verticals, told Reuters. As of the first …

Apple's 'Made in India' iPhones contribute to Rs 65,000 crore in exports in 2023
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple's 'Made in India' iPhones contribute to Rs 65,000 crore in exports in 2023

India TV News  

Apple has reportedly assembled the new iPhones which are worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore in India in 2023, as India doubles the down on local manufacturing. Riding on the local manufacturing growth, mobile phone exports from the country have surpassed USD 9 billion from April to November in the current fiscal year, as per the India Cellular and …

Apple reportedly wants to source iPhone 16 batteries from India, here is why
1 year ago

Apple reportedly wants to source iPhone 16 batteries from India, here is why

India Today  

Apple reportedly wants the batteries of the upcoming iPhone 16 series to be made in India. Apple is reportedly also urging Desay from China and Simplo Technology from Taiwan to initiate the construction of new factories in India. Presently, Apple produces the iPhone 15 in India through partnerships with Taiwanese contract manufacturers like Foxconn, Pegatron, and Wistron. It is also …

Apple warns India against EU-like USB-C rules for iPhones, says move will hit local production targets
1 year ago

Apple warns India against EU-like USB-C rules for iPhones, says move will hit local production targets

Firstpost  

The Indian government has been considering making USB-C ports the standard charging port for phones and personal devices, just like the EU. However, Apple is lobbying the government to not implement such a policy, saying that it will interfere with their local production targets Apple has informed the Indian government about potential disruptions to its local production targets if New …

Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target
1 year ago

Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Apple has told India that its local production targets will be hit if New Delhi follows the European Union and requires existing iPhones to have universal charging ports, a government document shows as the US tech giant lobbies for an exemption or delay. In a closed-door meeting on November 28 chaired by India's IT ministry, Apple asked …

Walmart cutting imports from China and shifting towards India: Report
1 year ago

Walmart cutting imports from China and shifting towards India: Report

Op India  

The world’s largest retailer, Walmart, is increasingly turning towards India for imports while reducing its dependence on China. As per a Reuters report, the data from Import Yeti revealed that between January 2023 and August 2023, 25 per cent of US imports were from India. In May 2023, Walmart’s Chief Executive Officer Doug McMillon met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Apple’s manufacturer Luxshare moves investment to Vietnam instead of India: Here’s why
1 year, 1 month ago

Apple’s manufacturer Luxshare moves investment to Vietnam instead of India: Here’s why

Live Mint  

Apple’s one of the biggest Chinese component manufacturers, Luxshare, has reportedly decided to invest in Vietnam instead of India, citing the political tensions between the two countries. According to a report by Business Standard, after three years, Luxshare’s move to make investments in Vietnam is a result of many failed attempts to expand its operations in India. On 16 August, …

Electric Vehicles: Tesla’s India Plans Should Not Push Local Manufacturers into Sulk
1 year, 1 month ago

Electric Vehicles: Tesla’s India Plans Should Not Push Local Manufacturers into Sulk

News 18  

The demand for battery-powered electric vehicles is slowing down in many large-scale markets globally, as consumers weigh whether to switch from petrol/diesel vehicles due to the significant premium EVs command. The condition, though, is that Tesla would eventually begin manufacturing EVs in India, thereby boosting local sourcing of parts and enabling development of a comprehensive supply chain for EVs. Besides, …

Smartphone manufacturing: How 'Make in India' is marking a difference
1 year, 1 month ago

Smartphone manufacturing: How 'Make in India' is marking a difference

Firstpost  

The decisions by the likes of Apple, Foxconn and Micron to either expand or establish their India presence could not have come at a better time As India is looking to become the third largest economy in the world in the coming years, cutting-edge technologies across 5G/6G, satellite communication and semiconductors will contribute towards this growth. More than 90 per …

Intel collaborates with EMS and ODMs to accelerate laptop manufacturing in India
1 year, 1 month ago

Intel collaborates with EMS and ODMs to accelerate laptop manufacturing in India

The Hindu  

Intel is partnering with eight prominent Electronics Manufacturing Services companies and Original Design Manufacturers to fast-track laptop manufacturing in India. The participating companies include Bhagwati Products Ltd, Dixon Technologies India Ltd, Kaynes Technology India Ltd, Optiemus Electronics Ltd, Panache Digilife Ltd, Smile Electronics Ltd, Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, and VVDN Technologies Private Ltd. “The collaboration between Intel and the Indian …

Tata To Make iPhones For Global Markets In India, Acquires Wistron's India Operations
1 year, 1 month ago

Tata To Make iPhones For Global Markets In India, Acquires Wistron's India Operations

News 18  

Tata Group will start making Apple iPhones in India to be exported to global markets across the world within a span of two and a half years. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, India’s Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s PLI scheme and said, “within just two and a half years, Tata Companies will now start making …

Google announces ‘Made-in-India’ Pixel smartphones
1 year, 2 months ago

Google announces ‘Made-in-India’ Pixel smartphones

Hindustan Times  

Google will manufacture its Pixel smartphones in India, the company announced on Thursday at Google for India, the ninth edition of its annual India-specific event. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs Pixel 8 – it was launched earlier this month – is likely to be the first locally-made smartphone in the lineup, and a roll out is expected in 2024, the tech giant added. …

Google commits to manufacturing Pixel smartphones in India, supporting 'Make in India' initiative
1 year, 2 months ago

Google commits to manufacturing Pixel smartphones in India, supporting 'Make in India' initiative

India TV News  

Google has announced its intention to start manufacturing and assembling Pixel smartphones in India, aligning with the country's "Make in India" initiative. Since 2016, Google has shipped nearly 40 million Pixel smartphones, with 10 million units sent out in the past 12 months alone. Google's commitment to manufacturing Pixel smartphones in India signifies its support for local production and its …

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