Govt extends scheme to boost electronics manufacturing by 5 years

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 22:16

To boost manufacturing of electronics items, the government on Tuesday extended the 'Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme' (MSIPS) by five years and also expanded the scope of the programme to cover 15 new product categories.

Samsung eyes bigger play in 4G market, to launch more LTE phones

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 17:54

The company on Thursday announced two 4G-enabled smartphones -- Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 -- priced at Rs 11,999 and Rs 14,999, respectively.

Cooler computers, smartphones using graphene

Last Updated: Saturday, July 11, 2015, 18:08

Almost half of the total energy used in running a computer goes in cooling it down. That is going to change now.

Samsung Elec to bring forward key smartphone launch: Source

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 15:47

Samsung Electronics Co is bringing forward the launch of a key premium smartphone model, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, as the South Korean tech giant seeks to revive sales after a sluggish second quarter.

Samsung Electronics flags 4.2% drop in Q2 profit

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 08:28

In an earnings estimate, the giant South Korean smartphone and memory-chip maker predicted operating profit of around 6.9 trillion won ($6.1 billion) for the April-June period, down 4.2 percent from a year earlier.

After Airbus, Mahindra to make naval equipment with UK firm

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 20:19

On the heels of tying up with Airbus Helicopters, Mahindra Defence Naval Systems today said it has joined hands with Britain's Ultra Electronics to manufacture and supply underwater warfare equipment for the Indian Navy and radios for the Army.

Videocon plans $2.5 billion Brazil oil and gas investments

Last Updated: Saturday, July 4, 2015, 08:54

Videocon Industries Ltd plans to invest $2.5 billion in oil and gas ventures in Brazil over the next two to three years, the consumer electronics-to-energy group`s chief said, as part of its strategy to boost the business.

Greece crisis not to hurt software exports: Export body

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 19:47

The default crisis of Greece will have marginal impact on software exports, an export promotion council official said here on Thursday.

Videocon launches Z51 Nova+ smartphone 5,799

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 14:43

Indian consumer electronics and home appliances major Videocon on Thursday launched Z51 Nova+ smartphone at a price tag of Rs.5,799.

S&P moves Sharp back out of `selective default`

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 15:59

Ratings agency Standard & Poor`s on Wednesday moved Japanese electronics maker Sharp back out of "selective default", just a day after lowering its assessment of the troubled company.

Sony may consider setting up facility in India

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 12:44

Japanese electronics major Sony is "seriously" looking at participating in the government's 'Make in India' initiative and may consider setting up a manufacturing plant in the country.

Bharti likely to start making set-top boxes in India

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 12:41

A company under Sunil Bharti Mittal-led Bharti Enterprises is likely to make set-top boxes in partnership with an electronics manufacturer in the country.