Thomson Affordable Laptop Manufacturing India Sahasra Group PLI 2.0
1 year ago

Thomson Affordable Laptop Manufacturing India Sahasra Group PLI 2.0

ABP News  

India's production-linked incentive scheme for IT hardware manufacturing has just received a new boost as Sahasra Group, a newly approved government beneficiary based in Noida in Uttar Pradesh has secured its first order to produce laptops for the French electronics brand Thomson locally, the media has reported. To recall, homegrown contract manufacturer Dixon Technologies was exploring producing laptops within the country in collaboration with companies based in the US and China, under the government's revised production linked investment scheme 2.0, media reports said in September. The homegrown company is likely in the advanced stages of talks with Lenovo and Hewlett-Packard, to begin locally manufacturing laptops and meet targets under the Centre's new PLI scheme. Meanwhile, 44 international laptop and personal computer manufacturers applied for the government's PLI 2.0 scheme for IT hardware, a few back ago.

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Taiwanese laptop maker MSI begins India manufacturing with Chennai facility
6 days, 21 hours ago

Taiwanese laptop maker MSI begins India manufacturing with Chennai facility

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Taiwanese laptop maker MSI on Tuesday announced the commencement of its manufacturing operations in India with its first facility in Chennai. In line with the objective of "Make in India", MSI will introduce locally-produced versions of two laptop models -- the MSI Modern 14 and MSI Thin 15, a company statement said. "As demand for high-performance laptops continues …

GoI to review laptop imports and manufacturing in September, check brands' efforts for making in India
9 months ago

GoI to review laptop imports and manufacturing in September, check brands' efforts for making in India

Firstpost  

The Indian government is planning stock of the laptop import and manufacturing situation in India. This comes on a year after the Union government first imposed curbs on importing laptops and then relaxed the curbs, saying that manufacturers are urged to make in India The Government of India is planning to conduct a comprehensive review of the laptop and other …

Lenovo mulls making servers in India
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lenovo mulls making servers in India

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Lenovo plans to ramp up local manufacturing in India, which it considers its top-priority market globally. The Chinese company, which makes laptops, tablets, servers and smartphones—under the Motorola brand—is evaluating manufacturing of servers in India as it looks to take advantage of the production-linked incentive scheme for IT hardware amid regulatory clampdown in the US. The Chinese technology …

Intel unveils wide array of laptops, IT products under “Make in India”
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Intel unveils wide array of laptops, IT products under “Make in India”

The Hindu  

Intel, under the Make in India initiative, unveiled a wide array of laptops and IT products at the company’s India Tech Ecosystem Summit. Notable unveilings included locally manufactured servers powered by the 4th generation of Intel’s Xenon Scalable processors by Mega Networks and C-DAC’s high-performance compute server Rudra. “This comprehensive showcase featuring a vast array of locally designed and manufactured …

Boost for Make in India: GoI approves subsidies for Foxconn, Lenovo, other hardware firms under PLI scheme
1 year, 1 month ago

Boost for Make in India: GoI approves subsidies for Foxconn, Lenovo, other hardware firms under PLI scheme

Firstpost  

The new subsidies will directly create at least 50,000 jobs and indirectly, about 150,000 more jobs. The approved companies include Dell, HP, and Asus In a strategic move to enhance domestic manufacturing and position itself as a key player in the global electronics supply chain, India has sanctioned subsidies for some of the world’s leading tech hardware companies. Four companies …

Intel to Make in India, announces collaboration with local manufacturers to make laptops
1 year, 1 month ago

Intel to Make in India, announces collaboration with local manufacturers to make laptops

Firstpost  

Intel is partnering up with several Electronics Manufacturing Services companies and Original Design Manufacturers to boost the laptop manufacturing industry in India. Intel will share its technological insights and operational guidance, for the local manufacturing sector Intel, a global technology giant, has unveiled a strategic partnership with eight prominent Electronics Manufacturing Services companies and Original Design Manufacturers to expedite laptop …

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 …

Over 30 companies may qualify for IT hardware PLI scheme: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Over 30 companies may qualify for IT hardware PLI scheme: Report

Live Mint  

Over 30 companies are expected to qualify for ₹17,000 crore production linked incentive scheme for IT hardware manufacturing, said a report by news agency PTI citing a government official. Among the domestic companies, Padget, VVDN, Netweb, Syrma, Optiemus, Sahasra, Neolync, Panache, Sojo, and Kaynes Technologies had applied for the PLI scheme. In the first year of the PLI scheme almost …

PSU ITI: our laptop “SMAASH” is winning against global brands
1 year, 3 months ago

PSU ITI: our laptop “SMAASH” is winning against global brands

The Hindu  

Bengaluru At a time when Public Sector Undertakings are moving away from the electronics sector, ITI Limited, a Central PSU under the Union Ministry of Communications, on Monday said it had developed its own laptop and “mini PC” that match international quality and performance. Branded as ‘SMAASH’, these laptops and PCs are priced at ₹32,000 a piece, and available in …

Thirty-two firms express interest in IT hardware PLI: Minister
1 year, 3 months ago

Thirty-two firms express interest in IT hardware PLI: Minister

The Hindu  

Thirty-two firms have expressed interest in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s subsidies for local laptop, PC, server and tablet assembly, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. Under the Production Linked Incentive scheme for IT hardware, the Union Government will provide a 5% incentive to brands on fresh local production of these IT products to give firms a …

India’s Laptop Import Restrictions Could Expand To Cameras And Printers
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s Laptop Import Restrictions Could Expand To Cameras And Printers

News 18  

The Indian government could bring cameras and printers to its import restriction policy in the coming months. Earlier this month, the government announced import restrictions on laptops and tablets but new reports suggest that more items could be added to the list, posing further issues for manufacturers who get their products imported from other markets. Bringing camera and printer brands …

DC Edit | Will Indian tech giants step up?
1 year, 4 months ago

DC Edit | Will Indian tech giants step up?

Deccan Chronicle  

After India boosted its mobile phone manufacturing through a carrot-and-stick policy, involving production-linked sops and import restrictions, the Narendra Modi-led government has announced restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets and some types of computers, citing security reasons. India has imported personal computers, including laptops worth $5.33 billion in 2022-23, as against $7.37 billion in 2021-22, while the overall electronics …

Indian government announces restrictions on the import of laptops, PC and more gadgets: Details
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian government announces restrictions on the import of laptops, PC and more gadgets: Details

India TV News  

The Indian government announced restrictions on the import of laptops, personal computers, and other electronic items. The India Cellular and Electronics Association expressed confidence that valid licenses will be provided to trusted industry partners to facilitate ease of doing business. Mr Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman of, India Cellular and Electronics Association said, “This policy announcement seems to be based on the …

From mobile phones to chips, India manufacturing enters golden era
1 year, 6 months ago

From mobile phones to chips, India manufacturing enters golden era

India TV News  

In 2018, South Korean giant Samsung inaugurated the world's largest mobile factory in India. The 35-acre facility at Sector 81 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Moon Jae-in officially inaugurating it together -- placing the country firmly on the global manufacturing map. Vedanta and Foxconn signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gujarat …

Govt makes renewed push to boost hardware manufacturing
1 year, 7 months ago

Govt makes renewed push to boost hardware manufacturing

Live Mint  

New Delhi : The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved a six-year production-linked incentive scheme for IT hardware, including laptops, tablets, personal computers, servers and edge computing devices, with an outlay of ₹17,000 crore. Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the scheme would attract top hardware companies such as HP, Dell and Apple to India. “We’re confident that the changes made in …

Cabinet approves ₹17,000 crore PLI scheme for IT hardware
1 year, 7 months ago

Cabinet approves ₹17,000 crore PLI scheme for IT hardware

Hindustan Times  

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the second phase of the Production Linked Incentive or PLI scheme for IT hardware, in order to accelerate domestic manufacturing of hi-tech electronics, building on efforts that catapulted India to become the second-largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world. “This scheme will boost employment, strengthen our eco-system for innovation and lead to greater investments.” …

New PLI scheme for IT server, hardware to offer more sops for IP designed in India
1 year, 11 months ago

New PLI scheme for IT server, hardware to offer more sops for IP designed in India

The Hindu  

India will soon be launching a production linked incentive scheme for IT server and hardware manufacturing with one of its facets being to encourage use of IP generated in the country. “One of the things in the PLI scheme is we will create additional incentives for manufacturers or OEMs that incorporate IP designed in India into their systems and products,” …

Soon You Will Be Seeing 'Make In India' Laptops From Us: Asus India To News18 Tech
2 years, 3 months ago

Soon You Will Be Seeing 'Make In India' Laptops From Us: Asus India To News18 Tech

News 18  

The laptop category in India is no longer considered to be stagnant, and buyers have plenty of options with brands like Xiaomi and Realme added to the mix. We spoke to Arnold Su, Head of Consumer PC, Gaming, Asus India and Sam Huang, Country Product Manager – PC, ASUS India, to understand the company’s product lineup, its ideas behind the …

HP Starts Manufacturing PC Products And Display Monitors In India
3 years ago

HP Starts Manufacturing PC Products And Display Monitors In India

ABP News  

New Delhi: PC and printer major HP Inc on Wednesday said it has started local manufacturing of multiple PC products including laptops in India, as the government renews its thrust on the 'make in India' initiative. The company has begun manufacturing multiple models of laptops, desktop towers, mini desktops at the Flex facility in Sriperumbudur near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. "We …

Acer to manufacture laptops at Dixon Technologies’ Noida facility
3 years ago

Acer to manufacture laptops at Dixon Technologies’ Noida facility

Live Mint  

In a fresh boost to PC manufacturing in India, Taiwanese PC brand Acer announced that it going to manufacture laptops in the country in partnership with Dixon Technologies. "Acer will manufacture multiple laptops in value to mainstream segments, including the education segment, with Acer global manufacturing practices and guidance," said Harish Kohli, President and managing director, Acer India, in a …

Centre approves 14 eligible applicants under PLI scheme for IT hardware
3 years, 5 months ago

Centre approves 14 eligible applicants under PLI scheme for IT hardware

Business Standard  

The Ministry of Electronics and IT on Thursday approved 14 eligible applicants under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for IT hardware. PLI Scheme for IT Hardware notified on 3rd March 2021, extends an incentive of 4 percent to 2 percent/1 percent on net incremental sales of goods under target segments that are manufactured in India to eligible companies, for a …

Govt Clears Production-linked Incentive Scheme to Boost Manufacturing of Laptops, Tablets and PCs
3 years, 9 months ago

Govt Clears Production-linked Incentive Scheme to Boost Manufacturing of Laptops, Tablets and PCs

News 18  

The government on Wednesday approved a production-linked incentive scheme for laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs and servers, as it looked to woo global players to tap India’s manufacturing capabilities. The approval of PLI scheme for these hi-tech IT hardware gadgets comes after the Cabinet last week cleared a Rs 12,195 crore scheme for telecom equipment manufacturing. Briefing reporters after a meeting …

Govt Approves Over Rs 12,000 Crore Manufacturing Push for Telecom Equipment
3 years, 10 months ago

Govt Approves Over Rs 12,000 Crore Manufacturing Push for Telecom Equipment

News 18  

The government on Wednesday approved a 12,195 crore production-linked incentive scheme for telecom gear manufacturing in India, a move that will position the nation as a global powerhouse for production of such equipment ahead of 5G roll-outs. The scheme is expected to bring investment of over Rs 3,000 crore and generate huge direct and indirect employment and taxes both, an …

Make In India And Tech Exports Will Get A Boost With The Well Timed PLI Scheme, Believes Qualcomm
4 years ago

Make In India And Tech Exports Will Get A Boost With The Well Timed PLI Scheme, Believes Qualcomm

News 18  

Technology company Qualcomm believes that the Production-Linked Incentive scheme introduced by the government of India earlier this year, is well timed and should put telecom, components and tech manufacturing ecosystems in a great position for the future. The government has pushed the PLI scheme in multiple phases over the past few months, to include sectors including smartphone manufacturing, electronics and …

Make In India: Rs 5000 Crore PLI Push For Technology Product Manufacturing In India Includes Laptops
4 years, 1 month ago

Make In India: Rs 5000 Crore PLI Push For Technology Product Manufacturing In India Includes Laptops

News 18  

The government of India has further widened the scope of the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme to boost manufacturing in India. The PLI scheme for the electronics and technology products has an approved outlay of Rs 5000 crore for a five-year period. The PLI scheme will boost the production of electronic products in India,” says the official press statement confirming the cabinet …

Govt approves 16 applicants for claiming benefits under PLI scheme
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt approves 16 applicants for claiming benefits under PLI scheme

Live Mint  

The union government on Tuesday said 16 global and domestic mobile phone and electronic components manufacturing companies, including Samsung, Foxconn Hon Hai, Wistron and Pegatron, Lava, Bhagwati, among others are now eligible applicants under its flagship performance-linked incentive scheme. The PLI scheme aims to boost local production and make India a global hub of electronic manufacturing and will pave way …

Govt Welcomes Apple, Samsung's Local Manufacturing Move, Chinese OEMs Skip PLI Offer
4 years, 4 months ago

Govt Welcomes Apple, Samsung's Local Manufacturing Move, Chinese OEMs Skip PLI Offer

News 18  

Manufacturing partners of Apple and Samsung in India have announced their participation in India’s Production Linked Incentive offer to do away with India’s dependence on China. Speaking to the media on Saturday, August 1, union telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the government has welcomed Apple and Samsung to make the most of India’s local manufacturing benefits, which has …

PLI can make India a global leader in mobile manufacturing
4 years, 4 months ago

PLI can make India a global leader in mobile manufacturing

India TV News  

With a total of 22 companies filing their application under the Production-Linked Incentive scheme announced by the government to boost electronics manufacturing in the country, experts on Saturday said the scheme can lead India to global leadership in mobile phone manufacturing. The international mobile phone manufacturing companies that have applied under the mobile phone segment are Samsung, Foxconn Hon Hai, …

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