Tesla is exploring land parcels in Satara, Maharashtra, to establish a completely knocked down (CKD) assembly unit for electric vehicles (EVs), a senior government official told Business Standard. The move comes after negotiations with Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering failed. Tesla is now in talks with another Indian firm for a joint venture to acquire land and set up the CKD unit, which involves assembling imported vehicle parts locally to reduce import duties

Recent escalations in the India-Pakistan conflict have ignited intense aerial skirmishes, marked not only by modern fighter jets but also by sustained drone assaults. Contrary to earlier industry forecasts anticipating a cooling drone market as conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East wane, the emergence of this new frontline has sustained strong demand for drones, especially attack models

According to the Economic Times, PTI, and Outlook Business, Dixon Technologies, an Indian electronics manufacturing giant, has signed an agreement with NxtCell India Private Ltd. to produce smartphones for the French brand Alcatel, marking the brand's return to the Indian market after seven years. The partnership, announced on Friday, will see Dixon's subsidiary, Padget Electronics, commence manufacturing within the next 12-18 months, with initial production expected to roll out in 8-10 weeks

Tata Electronics plans to double iPhone enclosure production at its Hosur facility to support Apple's September launches, according to sources who spoke with The Economic Times. The move comes as Apple deepens its manufacturing footprint in India, with the plant now restored to pre-fire capacity after a setback in September 2024

Apple's 'Make in India' journey is expected to be a rocky one despite rising number of suppliers there. South Korean electronics manufacturers are keeping a close eye on the India-Pakistan tension