Electronics Bazaar Magazine - September 2018

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Electronics Bazaar, September 2018

The Indian Solar Sector At The Crossroads

A competitive market, driven by a surge in the number of tenders and by falling module prices, has shaped the Indian solar industry so far. The recent imposition of a safeguard duty on the import of solar cells and modules has had a mixed reaction from the Indian solar industry, which is unsure of its impact due to the short time frame.

7 mins

One Year Of GST: A Verdict From India's ACE Industry

July 2018 marked the completion of the first year of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Touted as the biggest economic reform since Independence, it has had noteworthy impact on the nation’s business ecosystem. Electronics Bazaar reached out to a few experts in India’s appliances and consumer electronics (ACE) industry to explore how the GST has impacted their business in the last financial year, the obstacles they encountered and how our government can help domestic players rise above the existing challenges.

6 mins

Karnataka The Country's Leading Tech And Startup State Is On A Roll

Karnataka has moved on from being India’s leading software exporter. Today, its capital Bengaluru is one of the world’s hottest tech startup hubs. The state leads India in solar PV installations, and the state government is going all out to turn Bengaluru into a global ESDM hub. The government needs to improve the ease of doing business ranking, though, and address waste management and traffic woes in its cities.

8 mins

The Impact Of The GST Rate Cut

In a major relief for consumers, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council decided to slash tax rates on several consumer durables like televisions, air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, video games, trailers and inverters.

7 mins

Should States Invest In Solar Streetlighting?

In areas where cabling and grid power maintenance might be a challenge, investing in solar streetlights is a good option.

5 mins

The Viability Of Battery Swapping In The Current Indian EV Scenario

The Indian electric vehicle (EV) industry is evincing interest in battery swapping because of the speed factor. With a maximum refuelling time of 5 minutes, this technology can make charging of EVs a quick affair. However, the adoption and implementation of battery swapping has not picked up speed for a number of reasons.

5 mins

Networking Technology Will Benefit The Wire Processing Equipment Market

Higher productivity and improvements in manufacturing efficiency can be ensured in many ways – investing in the right wire processing equipment is one of them. Fine tuning and optimising wire processing operations by installing the most up-to-date machinery can drive higher business revenues.

4 mins

Advances In Battery Technology Can Be A Game Changer For The Renewable Energy Sector

Renewable energy is the need of a sustainable society, as it allows us to stop depending on fossil fuels. But renewable energy sources are irregular and may not be available during periods of high demand. This is where battery technology plays the important role of storing the energy generated for future use.

5 mins

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Electronics Bazaar Magazine Description:

Launched in February 2007, Electronics Bazaar is India's first sourcing magazine in the electronics space. The magazine aims to provide a B2B platform for the buying and selling of electronic products in India. It is a must read for those who want to keep themselves updated on all that is happening in the Indian electronics industry. Electronics Bazaar covers current and future market trends, buying and selling opportunities, product launches, and innovations driving the Indian electronics industry. It is a very important and authentic source of information for all those seeking to enter or expand their business in the Indian electronics industry.