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Semicon India 2025: India’s Leap Towards Becoming a Global Semiconductor Powerhouse

The semiconductor industry is no longer just about chips—it is about digital sovereignty, economic resilience, and the future of technology itself. At the inauguration of Semicon India 2025 in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reinforced India’s ambitions to not only participate in the global semiconductor race but to lead it. India at the Center of the Semiconductor Revolution Speaking at Yashobhoomi, …

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Tamil Nadu Unveils Semiconductor Mission 2030 to Build a Self-Reliant Chip Ecosystem

Tamil Nadu Unveils Semiconductor Mission 2030 to Build a Self-Reliant Chip Ecosystem

Chennai, August 19, 2025 – The Tamil Nadu government has announced its ambitious Semiconductor Mission 2030 (TNSM 2030), a ₹500-crore initiative designed to position the state as a hub for semiconductor innovation, design, and manufacturing. The scheme, formally unveiled this week, focuses on creating a self-sustaining semiconductor value chain by supporting fabless design firms, establishing Centres of Excellence (CoEs), and building small-scale fabrication capabilities. …

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Bridging the Skill Gap : Where are the Jobs for India’s Engineers?

For decades, engineering was considered a guaranteed ticket to success in India. It brought prestige, job security, and a future-proof career path. But in 2024, the numbers tell a much harsher story.   Only 10% of this year’s 15 lakh engineering graduates are expected to land jobs. Even premier institutions like IITs are feeling the pinch, with placement rates dropping …

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Industry 4.0: The Fast Track to Global Markets for Indian Manufacturers

Picture this:   Two textile manufacturers in Tamil Nadu bid for the same international contract. Company A uses traditional methods – manual quality checks, paper-based inventory, and gut-feeling decisions. Company B has IoT sensors monitoring every machine, AI predicting maintenance needs, and real-time data driving every decision. Who do you think wins the contract? This isn’t a hypothetical scenario anymore. …

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BSNL and NRL sign MoU for Industry 4.0 Transformation

India’s refinery sector is getting a digital overhaul — and BSNL is powering the change. In a historic move, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) have signed an MoU to deploy India’s first 5G Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN) in the industrial domain. This milestone, announced at the Industry 4.0 Workshop for CPSEs in Guwahati, marks a …

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AI, But Verify: How IIT Delhi is Teaching the Future to Think

Generative AI is no longer a futuristic concept in education — it’s already here. But are we using it wisely? In a landmark step, IIT Delhi has released a detailed roadmap for integrating generative AI (GenAI) tools into teaching, research, and evaluation. This move doesn’t just embrace technology — it rewires the way India’s top engineering minds will learn, teach, …

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Kaynes to Build ₹4,995 Cr Electronics Manufacturing Unit in Tamil Nadu: Jobs, Growth, Stability

India is no longer just assembling devices — it’s building the backbone of electronics itself. In a major development for India’s electronics manufacturing sector, Kaynes Circuits India is set to invest ₹4,995 crore in a state-of-the-art component manufacturing plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.   This facility will manufacture:   74-layer PCBs High-Density Interconnect (HDI) PCBs Flexible PCBs Camera module assemblies …

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Fear to Future-Ready: How Industry-Oriented Upskilling Can End Your Career Anxiety

If you’re a tech professional in India, that gut-wrenching feeling of job uncertainty isn’t just in your head — it’s everywhere. Over 130,000 tech jobs were cut in 2024 alone, with giants like Microsoft, Cisco, and Intel swinging the axe. Back home, nearly 72% of Indian IT workers report high stress levels — job insecurity being the biggest trigger. Even …

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Electronics Jobs in India Just Got Safer: US Keeps Tariff-Free Access

Starting August 1, the United States will continue to allow duty-free imports of smartphones, laptops, and servers from India, shielding them from the 25% reciprocal tariffs being applied to several other nations under the Section 232 national security investigation. This means that electronics exports from India to the US remain untouched — and that’s a huge vote of confidence in …

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Only 42% of Indian Graduates Are Job-Ready: Here’s What Employers Actually Want

India is producing millions of graduates every year. But are they job-ready?   According to the Graduate Skill Index 2025 by Mercer-Mettl, only 42.6% of Indian graduates are employable — down from 44.3% in 2023. Despite the explosion in job demand in AI, data science, and digital roles, graduates are struggling to match industry needs.   The biggest gap? Skills. …

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