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Billion Electric Mobility (BillionE) has partnered with JK Cement to deploy 150 heavy-duty electric trucks across Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa, making one of the region’s largest deployments of electric trucks for cement logistic. The collaboration began with an initial fleet of 20 electric trucks from JK Cement’s Muddapur plant in Karnataka, with the remaining vehicles planned to be introduced in phases. The partnership represents a significant step in the adoption of battery-electric vehicle for heavy duty transportation. The truck is expected to be deployed in phases by March 2027, according to reports.

This latest deployment by JK Cement is one of the largest deployments of electric trucks in the cement sector in India. The project will help the company gain practical experience in operating heavy-duty electric trucks on high-volume transport routes and in challenging conditions. It will also demonstrate the potential of electric trucks for B2B logistics and commercial freight operations.

The initial fleet will feature Montra Electric’s Rhino 5538, a 55-tonne electric truck. The model will be available in both tipper and tractor-trailer versions, with JK Cement initially deploying the tractor-trailer variant. The truck will be offered in a 4×2 configuration and powered by a 280-kW electric motor and a 282-kWh LFP battery pack. Depending on the variant and operating conditions, it is claimed to offer a range of 198 km or 169 km. The battery can be charged from 20% to 100% in approximately one hour.

The phased deployment by BillionE and JK Cement aims to show that electric trucks can support regular, real-world freight operations at scale, rather than being limited to small pilot projects. By combining high-capacity electric trucks, fast charging, and smart route planning, the project could provide a model for the logistics industry to move towards zero-emission freight transport.

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Now, India is about to move a further step ahead in enhancing its airborne surveillance and monitoring with the development of Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Mk II or Netra Mk II. Under the programme, six Airbus A321 aircraft will be converted into sophisticated airborne surveillance aircraft. Reports suggest that DRDO has inked a contract with the aviation giants to get the jets converted as advanced Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft, as per the Defence Analysis Wing of India’s Defence Ministry.

These new aircraft are supposed to carry advanced electronic warfare systems which are also capable of detecting and tracking aerial targets at high altitudes and from large distances. Equipped with highly capable radars and state-of-the-art electronic sensors, such platforms allow commanders to expand their real-time battlefield awareness and to effectively command coordinated counter-attack actions.

Electronic Age of warfare: “With the production of this aircraft, we would reduce our dependence on imported advanced electronics for such applications and achieve indigenisation”. Said by Mr R.N. Murali, Director. R&D facility, India. With the development of Netra Mark II, electronics will play just as important a role as our traditional weapons. Improved radars, data link, secure radio, processing capability & C2 system. The technology has to be a force for our country.

The programme is poised to enhance India’s indigenous air surveillance capability, enabling it to quickly respond to developing situations, and improving sky surveillance.

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India is rapidly developing solutions for this threat of drone swarms and unmanned aerial systems that are proving to be a major problem for troops on modern battlefields. Its own drone counter system now incorporates radar and electro-optical and infrared sensors together with radio frequency detection and electronic warfare systems.

Through this technology a defence force should be able to not just detect and identify a drone, but also monitor it and determine an appropriate response. For example, radar can detect drones as soon as they enter the operational area, then other better sensors can be used to corroborate a possible threat. Defensive electronic warfare devices may also be able to jam the drone’s navigation or communication system.

AI is predicted to have even a greater responsibility and help humans understand what they detect much faster, especially because AI processes sensor data. This includes detecting whether it is a bird or an insect etc. And identifying which is threatening amongst several targets, etc.

As drone technology becomes a cheaper alternative for even those with limited budgets, it’s telling how much New Delhi’s priorities to tech have turned to ‘state-of-the-art counter-drone electronics’ which, after all, seems like it could be another front on which to engage any future enemy; after all, the ‘next-gen battlefield might be determined not so much by firepower, but by those capable of finding targets the quickest, processing information the best, and fighting the smartest.

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New EV Policy 2026 Announced BY THE DELHI GOVERNMENT FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL Delhi’s new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026 is set for a radical change for its citizens who would be encouraged to switch to cleaner ways of transport, predominantly through the use of Battery Electric vehicles (BEVs) in the national capital. With a proposed outlay of INR 15,000 crores across a period of 4 years, the policy approved by the Delhi Cabinet and implemented by July 1, 2026, promises to further drive the agenda for zero- emission-based commuting, keeping in mind the city’s alarming and growing problem of air pollution.

To ensure a smooth subsidy process, another major initiative that comes with this updated policy is the introduction of the Delhi EV Subsidy Portal. The portal allows successful EV buyers to apply online for purchase and scrappage incentives, monitor application status and directly receive subsidized benefits through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. The portal was introduced to make the subsidy process more transparent, accessible, and efficient for EV buyers.

This new policy marks a substantial boost in Delhi’s initiative to promote electric mobility. The state government is set to spend Rs 15,000 crore under the scope of the policy that will be effective until March 31, 2030. Much of the anticipated investment is set to support EV incentives, infrastructure charging support and other schemes geared towards creating a comprehensive EV ecosystem.

Delhi’s new INR 15,000-crore EV Policy 2026 represents one of the most ambitious state-level efforts in India to accelerate the transition towards electric mobility. By combining purchase subsidies, scrappage incentives, tax exemptions, charging infrastructure expansion, technology-based eligibility requirements, and phased registration measures, the policy seeks to create a comprehensive framework for increasing EV adoption.

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Govt Approves Establishment of 2 New Electronics Manufacturing Clusters in Tamil Nadu, India to Boost Electronic Manufacturing Ecosystem. A further boost to the indigenous electronics manufacturing ecosystem has been given today. Government of India approves the setting up of two new Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) in Tamil Nadu. A total outlay of Rs 1012 crore will be put into developing these EMCs, which will be constructed at Manallur and Pillapaikkam, creating a push towards industrial infrastructure development and attracting electronics manufacturers.

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval through a written reply in the Lok Sabha on July 22, 2026. Under the two projects, the two industrial locations to be created will be spread over 850 acres, and will house units operating in diverse segments of the value chain of electronics companies.

Tamil Nadu State Electronics Manufacturing centres are one of the major centres in India in terms of electronics investment. With such investments, the state emerged as top hub in terms of investment and production in electronics manufacturing especially mobile phone manufacturing, assembly and automotive electronics manufacturing, and their supporting industrial sector. Manallur and Pillapaikkam EMC’s, after approval by GOI, might consolidate the existing manufacturing base while enabling the set up and expansion of new companies by Indian as well as foreign companies.

The approval of the Manallur and Pillapaikkam Electronics Manufacturing Clusters represents another important development in India’s effort to strengthen domestic electronics production. With a combined project cost of approximately ₹1,012 crore and a total area of more than 850 acres, the two clusters will add new manufacturing infrastructure to Tamil Nadu’s already significant electronics ecosystem.

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StraitsMicro, a Singapore-based deep-tech semiconductor product development and solutions company, is unveiling Visora, its sovereign Camera System-on-Chip (SoC) family, at an exclusive pre-silicon demonstration. Visora serves as the core processing engine for CCTV cameras and is designed as a secure, indigenous silicon alternative, addressing the gap created by the Government of India’s restriction on Chinese SoCs in surveillance hardware. Positioned as India’s sovereign surveillance SoC family, Visora is built for government, defence, smart-city, and critical-infrastructure use across India and global markets.

The company is taking its proof-of-concept to market through a series of three showcase touchpoints, supported by partners Proxelera (Bengaluru-based design partner), Aqtronics (distributor), with the India-Singapore semiconductor partnership as a supporting narrative.

Commenting on the demonstration, Mr. Pankaj Sharma, Founder & CEO, StraitsMicro, said, “Today marks the successful pre silicon validation of our indigenous CCTV Camera Edge AI SoC architecture. This reflects our commitment to developing trusted, secure and intelligent semiconductor solutions for surveillance and other applications for the Indian and global market. Our aim is to build a globally competitive semiconductor company leveraging India’s talent and strengths in design and Singapore’s capabilities and prowess in fabrication, manufacturing, quality and reliability engineering for semiconductors. With India as a major innovation and development hub duly complemented by Singapore with a robust semiconductor ecosystem, we look forward to working with government, industry, customers and partners to build relevant and trusted semiconductor solutions. This is only the beginning of our product and solutions roadmap. We welcome strategic partners and customers to join us on this exciting journey.”

The event featured a live FPGA-based Camera SoC demonstration, showcasing proposed AI features, security architecture, and performance. The Visora roadmap spans three products for CCTV and one product for Network Video Recorder (NVR). The entry-level Visora Edge supports video up to 5MP at 30fps for residential cameras, retail security, small and medium businesses and other cost-sensitive IP-camera applications. The mid-range Visora Secure supports up to 8MP at 30fps, an integrated AI accelerator and advanced low-light imaging for commercial surveillance, industrial applications, smart cities, traffic monitoring, railways and metros. The high-end Visora Pro scales to 4K at up to 120fps and can support up to eight cameras for defence, border security, safe-city projects, airports and other critical infrastructure. The Visora Network SoC for NVRs completes StraitsMicro’s trusted surveillance semiconductor platform by extending hardware-rooted security from the camera to the network, ensuring secure video processing, storage, and transmission while mitigating cyber threats and data leakage across the surveillance ecosystem.

Across the family, the proposed architecture combines an ultra-low-power multicore 64-bit CPU with hardware-accelerated AI, low-power DDR5, and H.265 video encoding, delivering very high compression. The frame-to-stream imaging pipeline incorporates multi-exposure HDR, motion-compensated 3D noise reduction, wide-angle and fisheye distortion correction, and on-chip lossless buffer compression that can reduce memory-bandwidth demand. Depending on the model, edge-AI functions range from motion and human detection to crowd analytics, facial recognition, behaviour analytics and advanced edge inference.

Mr. KT Chan, Director – Services & Partners, StraitsMicro, added, “Having spent three decades in the semiconductor industry, I believe trusted semiconductor technologies will play a critical role in the future of secure AI semiconductor solutions. StraitsMicro combines extensive experience, leadership, strong technical skills and capabilities, an innovative product development approach and international partnerships with worldwide reach to create semiconductor products and solutions in India with global relevance. Our goal is not only to develop world class semiconductor solutions but also to contribute to a trusted and resilient semiconductor ecosystem. We thank all our customers and partners for their support and look forward to creating lasting value together.”

StraitsMicro’s approach centers on fostering the electronics and semiconductor ecosystem through the establishment of a Semiconductor Development Hub for indigenous new products through co-creation; and providing value addition to domestic fabless semiconductor companies to help them build indigenous products, a holistic approach to developing the electronics and semiconductor ecosystem, spanning both the domestic and global markets.

 

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Kia India has added the Kia Syros EV, a compact electric SUV designed for India, to its EV line-up. The car carries a base price of ₹13.49 lakh (ex-showroom) and boasts a maximum ARAI-certified range of 526 km, as Kia strengthens its portfolio in India’s EV landscape. Deliveries of the Kia Syros EV will begin from July 30, 2026, across the brand’s dealerships.

The introduction of this vehicle marks a critical development in Kia’s objective to accelerate the pace of electrification and bring it into the reach of more and more Indian buyers. The Syros EV would be a compact SUV that integrates driving range, connectivity, driver-assistance technology, and practical urban dimensions as a complete package, derived from the existing Syros body style but features EV-specific modifications, a different front-end styling, an external charging port and a front trunk.

A key highlight of the vehicle is its battery and range capability. The larger 51.4-kWh battery pack provides an ARAI MIDC-certified range of up to 526 km, placing the Syros EV among the long-range options in its segment. Kia also offers two battery options, allowing customers to choose between different combinations of range, performance, and price. The company claims that the vehicle can be charged from 10% to 80% in approximately 39 minutes using a 100-kW DC fast charger under standard test conditions.

Launched at a time when there is already high competition in Indian electric subcompact SUV market. SyrosEV will compete with leading and well-established electric contenders in India such as Tata Motors & Mahindra. Combined with its small footprint as well as 500 km range claims, the car gets packed features and ownership options to stand out from the competition in the segment. As buyers are most anxious about charging options, range, battery warranty, & driving cost.

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Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) today announced Keysight Multiphysics, a design and verification solution that addresses the physics interactions driving failure in modern electronic designs. The structural analysis application covering drop, shock, and vibration enables engineering teams to identify and fix problems earlier, before a prototype is built.

Electronic products are growing in complexity faster than traditional engineering workflows can scale. As electrical, thermal, mechanical, and optical elements are compressed into tighter, more integrated designs, the physics interactions between them create failure risks that cannot be evaluated in isolation. Physics effects in one domain can produce unintended outcomes in another, and those interdependencies are rarely caught until the physical product is built, when the cost of redesign is highest and projects often miss deadlines and exceed budgets.

Keysight Multiphysics integrates physics simulation into the electronic engineering workflow, completing in hours a process that traditionally takes weeks. The first release addresses structural analysis and includes compliance simulation for drop, shock, and vibration. Previously, this step required building numerous physical prototypes for testing in an external lab, committing design and manufacturing tooling before identifying potential failures. Pre-built application templates embed setup expertise directly into the workflow, improving simulation fidelity.This allows teams to avoid late-stage failures without requiring a computer-aided

Key application benefits:

• Faster time to insight: Simulation-driven development helps teams reduce physical prototype iterations and identify reliability issues earlier in the design cycle.
• Lower redesign cost: Drop, shock, and vibration simulation enables engineers to locate where failures originate and make targeted corrections earlier in development.
• Increased design confidence: An application-specific database, expanded to include modern electronic materials, helps engineers model component behavior under realistic operating conditions.
• Broader access to simulation: A guided workflow interface embeds application expertise for each use case directly into the process, enabling engineers to confidently evaluate product reliability without specialist CAE skills.
• More time for engineering: Automated setup workflows eliminate manual configuration tasks traditionally required for structural simulation.
• Accelerated regulatory sign-off: Built-in compliance workflows support MIL-STD, IEC, and JEDEC standards for shock, drop, and vibration.

Niels Faché, Senior Vice President, Keysight Design Engineering Software, said: “Complexity now defines electronic design. Engineers used to treat electrical, thermal, and mechanical effects as separate problems. That approach can no longer keep pace. We built Keysight Multiphysics by working through the very problems our own engineers faced, giving teams a digital thread to detect failures earlier and more predictably.”

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In a breakthrough that will power the nation’s aspirations in aerospace propulsion, the first Indian expendable turbojet engine in the 350-kg thrust class was successfully demonstrated and marks an important step towards India’s capabilities in developing advanced propulsion technology. Developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the engine will pave the way for increased self-reliance on high-end propulsion technology for upcoming aerial platforms and other defence applications.

Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering that was chosen by GTRE as the industry partner for its manufacturing and assembly, delivered the engine to GTRE on July 22, 2026. This also marks the coming together of the Indian defence research infrastructure and the private sector for building the aircraft. While DRDO lends its in-house design expertise and research in this field, Azad Engineering provides the cutting edge in precision manufacturing, modern engineering, and tooling facilities to make this possible.

The newly developed 350-kgf-thrust-class expendable turbojet engine is expected to power future air-breathing platforms, including selected missile systems and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that require compact, lightweight, and high-performance propulsion systems. As a turbojet is an air-breathing engine, it uses atmospheric air as part of the combustion process to generate thrust. The development represents an important advancement in India’s indigenous aerospace and propulsion capabilities, as the design and manufacture of jet engines require advanced materials, precision engineering, highly accurate manufacturing processes, and stringent quality-control measures. The technology could strengthen India’s domestic propulsion ecosystem and support the development of future high-speed aerial platforms.

The successful development highlights the growing contribution of India’s private defence industry to major propulsion programmes. Through its role in the indigenous manufacturing and assembly of the engine, Azad Engineering demonstrates how precision-engineering companies are increasingly participating in the development of complex aerospace and defence systems. The 350-kgf-thrust-class expendable turbojet engine was manufactured and assembled in India by Azad Engineering based on the design and technology developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This collaboration reflects the increasing role of private-sector companies in supporting India’s efforts to develop advanced indigenous propulsion technologies.

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According to STMicroelectronics, net revenues for the second quarter were $3.49 billion, up 26% on an annual basis. Gross margins reached 34.8% and for the quarter the firm saw $187 million in operating income. Net income of $222 million signifies a robust bounce back from a net loss last year.

The company said that the quarterly results were helped by solid business conditions with demand for a range of products rising in the markets such as communications equipment, computer peripheral, automotive and other semiconductor applications. In addition, STMicroelectronics revised upward its outlook for its data-centre activities due to rising demand associated with AI-related infrastructure.

For the third quarter of 2026, the company forecasts net revenues of $3.70 billion and a gross margin of 37.0%. STMicroelectronics is looking forward to robust second-half demand from AI and other end-market segments.

During the Q2 2026, STMicroelectronics (news releases) reported quarterly net revenues came above the mid-point of its business outlook driven by stronger revenue performance in its Communications Equipment, Computer Peripherals (CECP) and Automotive segments, and the company also reported gross margin in line with the mid-point of the outlook. “Q2 net revenues came above the mid-point of our business outlook range, driven by higher revenues in CECP and Automotive,” stated Jean-Marc Chery, President & CEO at STMicroelectronics. “Gross margin was in line with the mid-point of our business outlook range.”

Chery added that it will also see a rise in AI data-centre markets contribute to revenue, seeing “sustained strength in AI data-centres” means the company will now increase revenue for its data-centre market segment. This segment’s revenues “will exceed $1 billion in 2026, and, if we maintain customer engagements and market trends continue to evolve, are projected to well surpass $2 billion in 2027”, the company confirmed, signalling strength within “this burgeoning AI data-centre market space.”

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Rohde & Schwarz has introduced the new R&S MXO-K333 software option for three-phase power analysis on its MXO series oscilloscopes. The software adds in-depth measurement and analysis functions for testing and debugging three phase power systems, drives and inverters.

Available for all four and eight channel models of the MXO 3, MXO 4, MXO 5 and 5C oscilloscopes, it supports the analysis of voltage and current signals in three-phase AC systems. This innovative test solution keeps the captured waveforms visible during measurement, allowing engineers to review power values and check transient behavior in the same instrument. Other oscilloscope functions such as math, spectrum analysis, measurement tracking and zone trigger remain available for further analysis.

A guided setup wizard assigns the oscilloscope channels to the voltage and current probes used for the three-phase analysis. It verifies the wiring and supports common two-wire, three-wire and four-wire configurations (2V2A, 3V3A and 3VN3A). After setup, the software provides cycle-by-cycle calculations for RMS values, power factor, active power, reactive power and total power. By defining the input and output configuration, users can also calculate the system’s three-phase efficiency. Additional analysis views include phasor display, harmonic analysis and THD measurements in line with IEC 61000-3-2 and MIL-STD-1399.

As an oscilloscope-based solution, the R&S MXO-K333 enables engineers to correlate three-phase power results directly with the underlying voltage and current waveforms in real time. This is especially valuable during R&D and debugging, when power behavior often must be analyzed alongside switching events, transients, control signals and communication activity. Users can combine the three-phase analysis with inherent MXO capabilities such as advanced triggering, FFT, automated measurements, track functions and protocol decoding. This allows engineers to move from power measurement to root-cause investigation in a single instrument.

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Bosch is expanding its portfolio for diesel components with the new DCP 800 test bench. The abbreviation DCP stands for Diagnostic Common-Rail Pump and refers to a test bench specially developed for common-rail high-pressure pumps. The system helps workshops meet the increasing demands for efficiency, precision, and economy in diesel service.

High-performance technology for precise test results

The DCP 800 enables the testing of common-rail pumps for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and off-road applications at pressures of up to 2,700 bar. A powerful 25-kW electric motor is directly connected to the drive mechanism and operates without intermediate systems. This drive concept supports precise and reliable testing, particularly for commercial and heavy-duty vehicle applications. Automated inlet and counter-pressure regulation, as well as electronic flow measurement, further contribute to measurement accuracy.

Efficient workflows in the workshop

A key advantage for workshops is the high efficiency of the test sequences. With test times of around 20 minutes – regardless of the application – service processes can be significantly accelerated. At the same time, a quick setup process combined with predefined, standardized test plans ensures simple and repeatable test execution. Optimized filtration, cooling, and measurement systems support automated maintenance intervals and help reduce operating costs.

The test bench covers a broad spectrum of Bosch common-rail pumps, including the CP1 to CPN6 series. Furthermore, it is compatible with existing generations of Bosch test kits such as CP1, CP3, and CBX8 from EPS 815/708 systems. This allows workshops a gradual and economical transition to the new testing technology.

Flexible integration into different workshop environments

A newly developed drive coupling system, which enables the quick mounting of different pump types, provides additional flexibility in the workshop. An adapter solution ensures that older coupling designs can continue to be used. The ergonomic machine concept with three-sided access supports comfortable and safe operation.

The operating computer with a screen for controlling and monitoring the test sequences can be positioned on either side of the test bench, depending on workshop requirements. This allows the DCP 800 to be easily adapted to different workshop specifications. Workshops benefit from optimized workflows, ergonomic operation, and seamless integration into their existing workspace.

The DCP 800 complements the existing Bosch test benches for common-rail injectors and enables workshops to perform comprehensive testing of pumps and injectors from a single source. The new test bench will make its debut at Automechanika Frankfurt from September 8 to 12, where it will be showcased live for the first time.

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Worldwide end-user spending on AI models and platforms is projected to total $64 billion in 2026, up 63.4% from $39 billion in 2025, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. Spending on GenAI models is forecast to grow 117%, while AI platform spending will rise 36.9% in 2026.

“Enterprise AI budgets are coming under greater scrutiny, with increased focus on usage efficiency, cost control and measurable outcomes,” said Arunasree Cheparthi, Sr Principal Research Analyst at Gartner. “Spending is shifting toward providers who can demonstrate clear value across cost, latency, performance and reliability.

“This is giving an edge to providers that embed evaluation, cost transparency and usage tracking into customer workflows, making it easier to manage and optimize AI use. However, as spending becomes more usage-driven, providers face increasing pressure to demonstrate real adoption, sustained use and durable margins.”

This dynamic is accelerating growth in domain-specific language models (DSLMs) and specialized models, which are forecast to grow 210% in 2026 (see Table 1).

Table 1: Worldwide AI Platforms and Models End-User Spending Forecast, 2025-2026, (Millions of U.S. Dollars)

			2025-2026 Growth %)
Segment	2025	2026
Foundation Generative AI Models	11,438	23,356	104.2
DSLMs and Specialized GenAI Models	1,583	4,910	210
AI Application Development Platforms	6,885	9,541	38.6
AI Platforms for Data Science and Machine Learning	19,405	26,444	36.3
Total Market	39,311	64,252	63.4

 

“Over the long-term, the biggest winners will be vendors that help enterprises manage where and how AI is used across the business,” said Cheparthi. “As more models enter the market and usage-based pricing becomes harder to predict, buyers will turn to platforms that help them choose the right tools, monitor performance, enforce policy and keep costs under control.”

 

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The second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission has received a much larger budget than the first phase, with Rs 1.27 lakh crore allocated to support different areas of semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. Similar to the first phase, it is expected that most of the budget will be allocated to the selected individual projects, either as a capital subsidy (in which case, the government might contribute less than the 50% that it agreed to in the first phase) and as manufacturing-linked incentives paid on a per-unit basis once sales are completed. An added element of Incremental incentive boosters will be made available for those manufacturing those electronic goods that make use of domestic technologies and components.

It promises to extend the government’s stated intent of making India a strategic hub for the electronics value chain and build those capabilities in-house, with both intellectual and human capital, when only a few countries globally command such capabilities across different components of the value chain.

The government had stated from the very beginning that this would be a multi- decade process and its continued patronage with a more substantive kitty of money is indeed welcome. While this might not be a high job-generating industry per se, it is their strategic, geo-political considerations to deploy public funds. Whether this was a good initial wager is still largely unclear, as many of the first round of awarded projects have still to commence commercial production.

Some technology is well beyond the reach of all economies: The complexity of the machines that print nanoscale feature images from “extreme ultraviolet,” or EUV, lithography, currently mastered only by the Netherlands with a looming challenge
from Japan, means the thought of India’s committing investment to such a technology is enticing, but unfathomable. Such strategic capabilities have hard payoffs. Such a capacity to do “hard things” will breed resistance to India rapidly developing the capability and attracting talent.

 

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Tata Electronics, a group company under the $103 billion Tata Sons conglomerate, is set to establish the country’s first commercial chip fabrication plant utilising an older technology to focus on a market segment for semiconductor designs from external customers, said an official with knowledge of the project. This would mark the first time the Indian government allocates resources to support establishing a chip making unit. The Tata Group had earlier reported the creation of India’s maiden integrated device manufacturer (IDM) in the country, a unit that designs and produces semiconductor chips in-house.

Tata Electronics Pvt. It will use technology far older than planned to produce India’s first semiconductor wafers, coming from a country with virtually no history of the sophisticated technology, highlighting how much work it will need to do to catch up. The tech unit of the sprawling Tata conglomerate will use 90-nanometer process technology for a large part of its first chip fab, which will be located in Dholera, a city in the western state of Gujarat, according to the sources.

That’s a very mature technology used in low-end industrial applications and cars – one that might even be obsolete in the coming years. It’s a more humble beginning compared with the 28nm node which Tata Sons Pvt., the group’s holding company, said would be the first step of its chipmaking innings in its annual report for the year ended March 2025.
It has been observed that Tata’s public plans could have been aspirational regarding what is realistically possible on the ground in the next couple of years. Tata’s entry into chipmaking involves a partnership with Taiwanese rival Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.

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The STM32U3B5/C5 are the first STM32U3 devices featuring 2 MB of flash and our new hardware signal processor (HSP). In a nutshell, the HSP is an embedded signal processor that accelerates certain computations, enabling a whole range of industrial and AI applications on our ultra-low-power microcontroller. While the new models retain the near-threshold design that allowed the STM32U3 series to boost efficiency by a factor of four, the HSP opens the way for sensing and machine learning programs that would have been too demanding before. We wrote an accompanying blog post on the new hardware signal processor to help avid readers grasp the performance gains and what it means for the STM32 community.

What’s new? The new STM32U3B5/C5

The STM32U3B5/C5 primarily stands out from the other STM32U3 devices thanks to its HSP. It’s also why it carries double the flash memory of previous models and 640 KB of RAM, as we expect developers to need a much greater capacity for larger applications and datasets. The new device also comes with one additional group of interfaces, bringing the total to four SPI and I2C, two I3C and CAN-FD, and five UARTs. There are also five more 16-bit timers, for a total of 10. The only difference between the STM32U3B5 and the STM32U3C5 is that the latter includes a cryptocore to accelerate encryption and decryption operations, as well as offer CCB (see more on that later).

What makes the STM32U3 series special? Ultra-low-power consumption and high energy efficiency

One number sums up the efficiency of the STM32U3: at 117 Coremark/mW, it breaks the 100 symbolic threshold, literally making it a new benchmark in the industry. Indeed, most of the best devices from the competition hover below 100, and the STM32U5 reached 53.9. This significant jump in energy efficiency is due to our near-threshold design. We dedicated an entire blog article to this region of CMOS transistors that many are trying to utilize, but that has remained mainly in the background until now due to its inherent challenges.

0.65 V minimum and 105ºC maximum

In a nutshell, near-threshold conduction in a CMOS transistor occurs when applying a voltage between the gate and the source near a threshold (VT). In most of the devices used in a microcontroller like the STM32U3, that threshold is 500 mV. The vast majority of near-threshold designs apply a VGS of about 700 mV or more. And since near-threshold conduction is a diffusion current as residual leakage current flows under the gate oxide, the transistor itself experiences strict limitations in its operating voltage and temperatures. Most competing devices don’t go above 85ºC, which is why we don’t usually find these devices in industrial applications.

The STM32U3 is different because, thanks to unique optimization in the lithographic processes and manufacturing, ST can apply a lower voltage of 650 mV. The most direct benefit of a VGS value that’s closer to VT is that it helps lower the VCORE further, meaning that we can reach a minimum of 0.65 V and a typical value of 0.75 V. Additionally, as we are experiencing significantly less leakage current than competing solutions, the STM32U3 supports an operating voltage of up to 3 V and a temperature of 105ºC. It can, therefore, tolerate far harsher environments. Hence, the STM32U3 is unique because it makes near-threshold designs mainstream in most industrial applications.

Adaptive Voltage Scaling

Another issue common in near-threshold designs is die variability. Because the near-threshold region is sensitive to the smallest voltage variations, it affects dies on the same wafer more significantly. That’s why tuning each die to account for changes between them can be time-consuming and costly. To solve this challenge, ST implemented a testing system at the factory level, which automates machine learning on STM32 devices. We call it Adaptive Voltage Scaling. Simply put, our machines test each die, and a machine learning algorithm automatically tweaks various aspects to ensure consistent ultra-low-power consumption.

Versatile peripheral offering without compromising cost efficiency

Another challenge of near-threshold designs is performance. Indeed, as the VCORE is low, so is the operating frequency. However, that is not the case with the STM32U3, which features a Cortex-M33 running at 96 MHz. Moreover, we ensured that despite its more cost-effective pricing, engineers would still get a lot of peripherals and timers. Indeed, the new device supports two I3C buses, CAN-FD, one octo-SPI interface, and more. It also comes with 16 timers, including two 16-bit ones for motor control applications, and a touch-sensing controller for those working on a UI.

Robust safety and security for sensitive and mission-critical applications

Besides efficiency and performance, ST also designed the STM32U3 for safety and security. Consequently, the new device offers up to 1 MB of dual bank flash, enabling firmware updates without shutting the system down, which is often a critical consideration in mission-critical applications. The STM32U3 also introduces CCB to securely transmit keys by using independent buses ([patent filed in 2023 and 2024]). And we’ve already updated STM32CubeMX, our initialization tool. After activating the random number generator, users can select “CCB” in the list of cryptographic options and start using the feature. Finally, the STM32U3 can also target PSA L3 and SESIP3 certifications.

What’s next

To ensure the STM32U3 can reach numerous industrial applications, we are offering eight packages, which is unique for a near-threshold design. We are also releasing a Nucleo board to help developers rapidly design a proof-of-concept or run their tests to witness the ultra-low-power consumption for themselves. SmaXtec, a member of the ST Partner Program specializing in bovine monitoring already shared how,

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The effective implementation of India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on July 15, 2026, highlights a significant growth for India’s automotive and electric vehicle (EV) sector. This agreement is a landmark free trade that eliminates custom duties on thousands of products, significantly boosting exports and foreign-investment by encouraging UK companies to invest in India through supply chains and manufacturing facilities. It was introduced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Stamer, officially signed in July 2025 by both nations with the primary objective of expanding bilateral trade and investment.

The CETA establishes a comprehensive framework for creating new opportunities for Indian EV manufacturers, component suppliers, and battery companies by reducing traffic barriers and improving market access. Indian automakers like Tata Motors, Mahindra, and Maruti Suzuki can export up to 88,000 vehicles to the UK completely duty-free and scale their domestic manufacturing by integrating domestic MSME suppliers deeper into the UK and global EV supply chains.

The UK gains benefits by this agreement through deepened cooperation with India’s expanding clean energy and technology sector. The CETA provides UK businesses with improved access to India’s rapidly growing market and creating opportunities for greater trade and investment. This agreement improves the UK economy by granting tariff cuts on 90% of UK exports to India, lowering costs for UK consumers, and improving market access for British products.

The agreement is fully active and remain operational to its provisions on implementation. The future goal is to double bilateral trade to 100-120 billion by 2030. The current status of this agreement is that it operates alongside the Double Contribution Convention (DCC), a social security pact that saves Indian companies up to $600 million annually by exempting Indian professionals working temporarily in the UK from paying social security contributions in both countries simultaneously.

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The Indian Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Programme introduced by Atal Bihari Vajpayee government following the Kargil War was developed by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). It is designed to destroy both high-altitude and low- altitude incoming enemy missiles by employing a two-tier, multi-layered missile defence architecture. The objective of this system is to provide more than one opportunity to destroy an incoming missile before it reaches its target using multiple layers of detection, tracking, command-and-control, and interceptor missiles (or Anti-Ballistic Missiles).

India has successfully enhanced its indigenous missile defence capabilities after DRDO successfully demonstrated a series of flight tests conducted on June 10 and 11, 2026, which reinforce the ability of Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system to counter evolving long- range ballistic missile threats. The test comprised three consecutive flight trials of the Phase-2 BMD system in which interceptor missiles successfully detected, tracked, and neutralized the enemy missile attack for testing purposes. The trial also included the maiden flight test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile Medium Range (NASM-MR), showcasing DRDO’s progress in both air and maritime defence systems.

India’s indigenous BMD architecture is designed for a multi-layered interception strategy where it can destroy enemy hostile missiles by operating at two distinct interception layers — outside the earth’s atmosphere and within Earth’s atmosphere. India is updating its defence system that can handle more complex threats such as hypersonic missiles and Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBs). The BMD system uses AD-1 and AD-2 which are advanced, high-speed interceptor missiles used to destroy long range threats travelling at extremely high speed and in different weather conditions.

Through these trial tests BMS introduced new defence advance technologies such as latest interceptor designed to address complex flight trajectories, advanced tracking radars to destroy enemy missiles, capabilities of AD-1 interceptor, and improvement in target tracking. As missile technologies continue to evolve, future BMD systems are expected to incorporate artificial intelligence, machine learning, and more capable interceptor technologies.

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Marquistech has selected Rohde & Schwarz to equip its conformance and EMI/EMC test lab in Noida, India, with various systems for GCF and PTCRB certification testing. The investment includes the R&S TS8980FTA-3A RF/RRM full type approval system, the CMX500 radio communication tester for protocol conformance, the R&S TS-LBS positioning test system for location based service testing and the R&S TS9982 and R&S TS9975 EMI/EMC test systems.

With this expanded setup, Marquistech has become the first fully equipped conformance test house in India for both certification programs. The lab, strategically located in the Delhi National Capital Region, is aimed at serving companies in the mobile, IoT and wireless module markets, at a time when India is gaining importance as an export focused electronics manufacturing location.

The newly installed systems from Rohde & Schwarz support legacy 4G as well as advanced 5G features, including non terrestrial networks (NTN) and mission-critical communications (MCX), and lead in numbers of validated test cases covered. Additionally, Rohde & Schwarz has provided regulatory testing capabilities for EMC and EMI at the site to enable abroad range of services offered. This helps the test house minimize costs and reduce reliance on outsourced testing. For customers, it reduces the time to complete a certification campaign.

Marquistech has been active for some time as a GCF field testing RTO. With the expansion of their site in the Delhi National Capital Region, the company has now extended its global operations to conformance testing. This adds a broader local test offering for device makers that need certification support during development and before market entry.

Prashant Jain, VP, Marquistech, said: “Our goal is to provide a globally competitive certification hub for GCF and PTCRB testing, delivering quality, flexibility and faster time-to-market. Together with Rohde & Schwarz, we are helping strengthen the global wireless certification ecosystem.”

The local support structure provided by Rohde & Schwarz was a decisive factor for Marquistech. Rohde & Schwarz operates a major development site nearby with integrated laboratories that cover the wireless product lifecycle for conformance solutions, supported by local engineering and application teams.

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As industrial environments become more automated and connected, demand for Power over Ethernet is rising to enable industrial applications by delivering reliable power and data over a single cable, simplifying deployment and scalability. To offer an industrial-grade solution, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has extended its broad range of single- and multi-port PoE solutions to include its PD-9601GCI Midspan, designed to meet the IEEE 802.3bt standard for industrial applications and their challenging environments.

“In a market where many existing networks don’t fully support PoE’s convenient single-cable deployment models, our industrial-grade PD-9601GCI midspan makes it easier for our customers to power their smart equipment in factories and industrial settings,” said Charlie Forni, corporate vice president of Microchip’s networking and connectivity business unit. “Additionally, our customers have the option to use our midspans as a private label powering option, enabling them to differentiate their products by offering a simpler integrated power solution.”

Microchip’s PD-9601GCI midspan stands out from its existing PC-9601GC single-port indoor PoE midspan because it’s industrial-grade and is designed to reduce the need for complex electrical work and additional power outlets, while delivering up to 90W of power and 10/100/1000 Mbps data rates over a single Ethernet cable.

The device offers features and capabilities that support reliable operation in remote or challenging factory and outdoor locations, minimizing downtime and support issues:

• Sealed, vibration-resistant metal enclosure that is Ingress Protection (IP)-rated: The IP rating is IP30.
• Extended operating temperature: Designed to sustain a temperature range of -40°C to 75°C.
• Extended power input options: Supports dual DC input in the range of 20V-60V.
• Enhanced industrial-grade surge protection: Helps protect against voltage spikes in industrial environments.
• Industrial mounting: Includes DIN rail, wall or panel mount options.
• Compatibility testing with industrial automation devices: Helps reduce integration and reliability issues
  for manufacturers.

Midspans are inserted after the network switch where they inject power onto an Ethernet line so it can deliver both power and data. These devices provide a convenient and cost-effective solution to deploy PoE in remote or challenging environments. Bundled with an IoT device, midspans enable manufacturers to offer a plug-and-play solution designed to support power delivery over the network.

 

 

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