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TeamLease Services on Monday. The industry has identified a critical talent gap in specialised fields such as communication and broadcast electronics, consumer electronics, industrial electronics, and aerospace and defence electronics, said the recruitment and human resources services company. «The industry faces a dual challenge: a shortage of skilled workers and a lack of specialised technical expertise essential for advanced roles. Key areas like manufacturing, electronics design, and technical troubleshooting are particularly affected, where expertise is vital for innovation and operational efficiency,» the report said. «Without targeted training and upskilling initiatives, companies struggle to fill crucial roles, despite the rise in job opportunities, highlighting the urgent need to bridge this gap through focused efforts.»

Make in India and production linked incentive schemes for different sectors are helping attract foreign investors to set up bases in India, according to industry chamber CII. In a letter to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee said that the government's increased investments in infrastructure such as roads, railways and ports are making the domestic industry more competitive. The policy shift within India has also occurred at the same time as geopolitical conditions have become favourable for India, with many global companies looking to diversify their geographical base, the letter, dated November 5, said. "FDI inflows have increased from USD 45.14 billion in 2014-15 to USD 70.95 billion in 2023-24, indicating the growing interest of foreign investors for setting up base in India," it said, adding that the PLI schemes have attracted huge investments.

Tilaknagar Industries for Rs 62 crore via a block deal while Societe Generale was the buyer. BofA sold shares at a price of Rs 338.65 apiece which was marginally lower than the previous closing price of Rs 339.30 on the BSE.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Semiconductor chip manufacturer Polymatech Electronics will spend close to $300 million in closing two acquisitions within the next few months in the US and France as it expands its presence globally. Polymatech Electronics founder Eswara Rao Nandam told Mint that the acquisitions will be funded through a mix of internal accruals and external investments from potential equity investors.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Pharmaceutical companies are typically rewarded for their innovation with years of market exclusivity before cheaper generics enter the scene. But for diabetes and obesity drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, known as GLP-1s, cheaper copycats emerged almost immediately.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As the dust settles after one of the most turbulent presidential elections in American history, many are asking whether US president-elect Donald Trump will deliver on his economic agenda and—assuming he follows through on his campaign promises—what impact his policies will have on the United States and rest of the world. On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly pledged to create manufacturing jobs by imposing a 10% tariff on all imports and up to 60% on Chinese goods.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s GDP growth of 8.2% in 2023-24, amid global headwinds and market volatility, is more than just an economic indicator. It represents our nation’s resilience and readiness for transformation.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In October 2024, when the theme surrounding switchgear stocks was just picking up, we wrote about the top companies involved in the industry. We discussed growth prospects of key companies such as HPL Electric & Power Ltd, Voltamp Transformers Ld, among others, and what the future holds in store for them.

Foxconn has ordered the hiring agents that help recruit iPhone assembly workers in India to remove age, gender and marital criteria as well as the manufacturer's name in job advertisements, according to three people familiar with the matter and almost a dozen ads reviewed by Reuters. The moves follow a Reuters investigation published June 25, which found that Foxconn excluded married women from jobs at its main India iPhone assembly plant, though it relaxed the practice during high-production periods. Foxconn, which employs thousands of women at the iPhone factory at Sriperumbudur, near Chennai, outsources recruitment of assembly-line workers to third-party vendors. These agents scout for and screen candidates, who ultimately are interviewed and selected by Foxconn.

Volatility, stronger dollar Trump 2.0 is largely expected to play out in a similar vein as his previous stint at the helm. The US is likely to break away from traditional ways of governance and policy-making, charting a different path than the rest of the world. Vinit Bolinjkar, Head of Research at Ventura Securities, points out, “Trump’s administration has previously shown a willingness to shake up existing norms. So we might see economic indicators like inflation and interest rates in the US diverge more sharply from global trends.” This divergent path will clearly bring elevated uncertainty to global financial markets. Prashant Tandon, Executive Director, Investment Advisory, Waterfield Advisors, insists, “The Trump sweep will ensure that macro volatility will remain elevated in the foreseeable future.”

Substantial FPI outflows, weak September quarter results, and high valuations have driven the recent market correction. A JM Financial report highlights slowing urban demand across FMCG, retail, auto and mall sectors, based on the September quarter earnings from 157 companies. Demand moderation is seen in chemicals and consumer durables, while the financial sector shows stress in unsecured portfolios of MFIs, certain private banks and NBFCs. The beat-to-miss ratio has been adverse so far, with 150 companies out of 268, or 56%, reporting earnings that are less than the estimates compiled (for more than two analysts) by Reuters-Refinitiv. Experts expect volatility to persist, but remain optimistic about long-term growth. Higher government spending and festive season consumption are expected to boost India Inc.’s earnings in the second half of 2024-25.

The minister has often expressed his frustration and accused the Centre of using political influence to divert semiconductor investments away from Karnataka. «I'm not saying that other ecosystems don't deserve support, but who deserves it the most? It's not just about Karnataka; it's about the nation becoming a manufacturing hub. It's about India becoming an economic superpower and leading in technologies.» Kharge also said that it's disheartening that states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and to some extent, even Maharashtra, are getting the raw deal.

Tata Electronics is signing a deal to own a majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron's plant in Tamil Nadu, people familiar with the development said, underlining its move to increase its capacity of assembling iPhones. The deal is likely to lead Tata Electronics having a 60% stake with Pegatron holding the balance in the JV to run the iPhone production facility. Industry executives said the Tata Group company could pay $150-200 million for the stake. The people said, with the joint capacities of both the Wistron and the Pegatron facilities, along with the expansion Tata is undertaking at its Hosur facility, the company's capacity may increase to be at par or almost at par with that of Taiwan's Foxconn, which currently makes the most number of iPhones in India.

PM E-Drive incentive targets for this fiscal have been met within weeks of the scheme's launch. Electric two-wheeler (e2w) sales are also close to the scheme saturation goal of one million units for 2024-25, with eligible manufacturers already reporting sales of over 690,000 e2w, official data show. The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) had announced plans to incentivise 80,546 large electric three-wheelers (e-3w of L5 category) under the scheme this financial year.

Piyush Arora, Managing Director & CEO of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India told ET. Arora’s statements come amid media reports of a potential equity partnership between the Volkswagen Group with Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M). Several auto companies such as Ford, General Motors, MAN Trucks and two-wheelers such as UM Motorcycles, Harley Davidson have exited India, amid low volumes which made it difficult to sustain operations viably in the country. Ford, which only recently announced plans to restart manufacturing operations at its plant in Chennai for global markets, had pulled the plug on India ops after a possible joint venture with Mahindra fell through. Harley Davidson, meanwhile rebooted India ops through a sales, manufacturing tie-up with Hero MotoCorp.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Chennai: It was early June 2021. Businesses were reopening after the deadly covid-19 pandemic’s second wave.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s manufacturing sector has struggled to exceed 17% of GDP over the past 20 years. Taking note of inverted duty structures, a key reason for this underperformance, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her last budget speech announced a comprehensive customs tariff review.

RCEP) continues to be justified, according to a recent report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The study highlights that participation in the trade bloc could exacerbate India's trade deficits, particularly with China, and pose challenges to domestic industries, especially small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). India opted out of RCEP in 2019, citing concerns over trade imbalances and the potential harm to local industries. The RCEP, a comprehensive free trade agreement, includes the 10 ASEAN countries and six trade partners—China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and India (which chose not to join). Together, these countries account for 30% of global GDP and nearly half the world’s population. Key Findings

The global consultancy firm said in the report that China's economic deceleration, changing consumer preferences and the return of international travel are making growth in the country highly challenging, leading international fashion brands to look to other Asian markets. The firm further added that the global fashion executives rank Asia growth markets as their top sourcing hotspots for the next five years, adding that the regulatory incentives in these countries fuel manufacturer capability building.

Tata Electronics has agreed to buy a majority stake in Taiwanese contract manufacturer Pegatron's only iPhone plant in India, forming a new joint venture that strengthens Tata's position as an Apple supplier, two sources told Reuters. Under the deal announced internally last week, Tata will hold 60% and run daily operations under the joint venture, while Pegatron will hold the rest and provide technical support, said the two sources, who declined to be named as the details are not yet public. The sources did not elaborate on the financials of the deal.