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Optiemus Infracom and Corning Join Forces to Create Mobile Device Glass

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Optiemus Infracom Limited, India’s leading telecommunications and manufacturing group, and Corning International Corporation, one of the world’s leading innovators in glass and glass-ceramic materials for mobile consumer electronics applications, today announced a joint venture to set up India’s first manufacturing facility for producing high-quality finished cover glass parts for the mobile consumer electronics industry.

Driven by a shared commitment to innovation and technological excellence, the joint venture between Optiemus Infracom and Corning will help expand India’s electronics manufacturing eco-system, as the Indian government strengthens its Make in India initiative.

As a part of the joint venture, the companies strategically aim to set up a world-class manufacturing facility in India, powered by cutting-edge technologies and processes. This collaboration will pave the way for the manufacturing of “Made in India” finished cover glass parts for use in mobile consumer electronic devices, and other cover glass applications, to meet the needs of next-generation mobile consumer electronic devices.

The joint venture signifies a powerful synergy between Optiemus ’s deep domestic industry and manufacturing knowledge of electronics and telecom market and Corning’s globally acclaimed expertise in advanced glass technology. By combining these strengths, the joint venture aspires to not only establish cover glass manufacturing capabilities and capacity in India, but also to contribute significantly to the creation of jobs and skill development within India’s thriving technology sector.

Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, Chairman, Optiemus Infracom Limited, said, “It is a matter of great pride for us to actively contribute to the growing manufacturing ecosystem in the country. With this joint venture, initiated in line with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India of ‘Make in India’ programme and the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative, we are committed to make available world-class high-quality products for global and local brands. Embarking on this new journey, we intend to emerge as one of the top manufacturers of finished cover glass parts for use in mobile consumer electronic devices in the next five years. Our collective expertise in innovation, design, and manufacturing, will provide holistic solutions for the brands.”

Global, South East Asia

Optiemus and Corning Inc Expand India’s Electronics Manufacturing

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India’s Electronics Manufacturing Expand by Optiemus and Corning

Optiemus Infracom Limited, India’s leading telecommunications and manufacturing group, and Corning International Corporation, will help expand India’s electronics manufacturing eco-system, one of the world’s leading innovators in glass and glass-ceramic materials for mobile consumer electronics applications, today announced a joint venture to set up India’s first manufacturing facility for producing high-quality finished cover glass parts for the mobile consumer electronics industry.

Driven by a shared commitment to innovation and technological excellence, the joint venture between Optiemus Infracom and Corning will contribute to the development of India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem, as the Indian government strengthens its Make in India initiative.

As a part of the joint venture, the companies strategically aim to set up a world-class manufacturing facility in

India, powered by cutting-edge technologies and processes. This collaboration will pave the way for the manufacturing of “Made in India” finished cover glass parts for use in mobile consumer electronic devices, and other cover glass applications, to meet the needs of next-generation mobile consumer electronic devices.

The joint venture signifies a powerful synergy between Optiemus ’s deep domestic industry and manufacturing knowledge of electronics and telecom market and Corning’s globally acclaimed expertise in advanced glass technology. By combining these strengths, the joint venture aspires to not only establish cover glass manufacturing capabilities and capacity in India, but also to contribute significantly to the creation of jobs and skill development within India’s thriving technology sector.

Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, Chairman, Optiemus Infracom Limited, said, “It is a matter of great pride for us to actively contribute to the growing manufacturing ecosystem in the country. With this joint venture, initiated in line with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India of ‘Make in India’ programme and the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative, we are committed to make available world-class high-quality products for global and local brands. Embarking on this new journey, we intend to emerge as one of the top manufacturers of finished cover glass parts for use in mobile consumer electronic devices in the next five years. Our collective expertise in innovation, design, and manufacturing, will provide holistic solutions for the brands.”

Manufacturing

Vedanta Aluminium Launches AzadiKaAsliMatlab Campaign on Independence Day

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Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, is launching a multi-channel campaign called ‘#AzadiKaAsliMatlab’ (The True Meaning of Freedom), on the occasion of India’s Independence Day 2023. The campaign pivots around a visually striking film encapsulating the nation’s progress on several fronts. It was launched on 14th August on YouTube, and will be subsequently rolled out across all leading social media platforms on 15th August.

The film also echoes the role of aluminium as the backbone for numerous critical applications in the modern world, accelerating India’s transformation into a hub of world-class manufacturing and innovation. It will be accompanied by a print campaign on 15th August, based on the theme ‘Aluminium from the earth takes India to the skies’.

The #AzadiKaAsliMatlab campaign envisages freedom as a broad concept that transcends existing implications of the term. Taking inspiration from the query ‘Azadi Ka Kya Matlab Hai’ (What Does Freedom Mean To You?), the film encourages its diverse audience to reflect more deeply on what freedom means to them personally.

Freedom today manifests itself in many forms, signifying various things to different people. For example, the film depicts how India is a vast country home to numerous families separated by long distances, due to their work or education needs. Aluminium is facilitating modern transportation, such as through aluminium-bodied trains and aircrafts, that help bring them closer. Similarly, the video also highlights how aluminium is addressing our national security needs through its extensive uses in electronics, satellites, rockets, defence equipment, fighter jets etc.

Expanding on this theme, the video further links freedom to deliverance from urban and rural poverty, from inadequate infrastructure, and even from the restrictive dependence on foreign imports, with aluminium, a metal of strategic importance, as the unifying thread.

The film will be played on social and digital platforms and can be viewed here: bit.ly/3YzMhmj.

The launch of the video was preceded by online teasers and will be followed by engaging creatives summing up the core theme of the campaign. Vedanta Aluminium is also supplementing the online campaign with several offline touchpoints, including multilingual front page ads in leading dailies, scribble boards for employees to pen their thoughts across Vedanta Aluminium’s operations, and on-ground activations through broader community celebrations.

Through its versatile properties, aluminium has established itself as a critical raw material crucial for building a self-reliant India, freeing it from both supply instabilities and geopolitical volatility.  Building on aluminium’s ubiquity as the second-most important metal in the world today, the campaign uniquely leverages the ‘metal of the future’ as a metaphor of what it means to be free in the 21st century.

Aluminium’s remarkable versatility, and India’s ability to produce it sustainably, is heralding a transformative era in the country’s manufacturing landscape. The metal is playing a pivotal role in the following key sectors that are vital to a self-reliant, resurgent India:

  • Hi-Tech Manufacturing: Domestic aluminium can power India’s rise as the hi-end manufacturing hub of the world, as it is a critical raw material for this sunrise sector.
  • Aerospace: Aluminium and its alloys are essential for building modern aircraft, owing to its high strength-to-weight ratio and anti-corrosive nature. This also makes it useful for building drones for both industrial and military applications.
  • Defence: Aluminium lends itself to several cutting-edge applications in weapons, armour and field communications within the global defence sector, epitomizing the nation’s self-reliance in an especially crucial domain.
  • Construction and Infrastructure: Aluminium’s malleability, ductility and durability makes it indispensable in sustainable, ‘green’ construction. This bolsters the nation’s infrastructure development, offering eco-friendly alternatives for a self-reliant future.
  • Automotive: Aluminium’s high strength to weight ratio and durability has helped it find increasing adoption in the automotive sector. It is also driving the transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and vehicular lightweighting.
  • Power generation & distribution: Aluminium is playing a crucial role in the global transition to Net Zero, by propelling the advancement of renewable energy through technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines. It is also essential in power distribution and storage.
  • Packaging: Aluminium’s infinite recyclability has encouraged packaging industries to opt for the metal for uses such as aluminium foil and cans, signifying freedom from plastic pollution while also preserving the planet.

Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of Aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s Aluminium i.e., 2.29 million tonnes in FY23. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2022 world rankings for aluminium industry, a reflection of its sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow. www.vedantaaluminium.com

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Make in India Initiative Aims to Transform India into Innovation Hub

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Make in India initiative was launched on September 25, 2014, to facilitate investment, foster innovation, building best in class infrastructure, and making India a hub for manufacturing, design and innovation. The development of a robust manufacturing sector continues to be a key priority of the Indian Government. Since its launch, Make in India initiative has made significant achievements and presently focuses on 27 sectors under Make in India 2.0. which is implemented across various Ministries/Departments, Central Government, State Governments, including Tamil Nadu.

Government has taken a series of policy initiatives to improve the economic situation and convert the disruption caused by COVID 19 into an opportunity for growth. These includes the Atmanirbhar Bharat packages, introduction of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme in fourteen (14) sectors, investment opportunities under National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) and National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), India Industrial Land Bank (IILB), Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS), soft launch of the National Single Window System (NSWS), etc. An institutional mechanism to fast-track investments has been put in place, in the form of Project Development Cells (PDCs) in all concerned Ministries/ Departments of Government of India. All the above initiatives/schemes are implemented across various Ministries/Departments, Central Government, State Governments, including Tamil Nadu.

In addition to ongoing schemes of various Departments and Ministries, Government has taken various steps to boost domestic and foreign investments in India. These include the introduction of Goods and Services Tax, reduction in corporate tax, improving ease of doing business, FDI policy reforms, measures for reduction in compliance burden, measures to boost domestic manufacturing through public  procurement orders, Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) and QCOs (Quality Control Orders), to name a few.

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes for 14 key sectors (with an incentive outlay of Rs. 1.97 lakh crore) are under implementation to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities and exports. With announcement of PLI Schemes, significant improvement in production, skills, employment, economic growth and exports is expected over the next five years and more. As of now 733 applications have been approved across the country in 14 sectors including Tamil Nadu.

The One District One Product (ODOP) is an initiative aimed at fostering balanced regional development across all districts of the country. The initiative aims to promote at least One Product from each District (One District- One Product) of the country for enabling holistic socio-economic growth across all regions. The ODOP initiative has identified more than 1000 products encompassing various sectors such as Textiles, agriculture, food processing, handicrafts and more from all 761 districts of the country. State-wise/district-wise list of products identified under the ODOP initiative, including products from various districts of Tamil Nadu is available on the following link: –

(static.investindia.gov.in/s3fs-public/2023-06/20230609_ODOP%20Product%20List.pdf)

Due to Make in India Initiative, FDI equity inflow in the manufacturing sector between 2014-2022 has increased by 57% over the previous 8 years i.e. 2006- 2014.

The activities under the Make in India initiative are also being undertaken by  several Central Government Ministries/ Departments and various State Governments. Ministries formulate action plans, programmes, schemes and policies for the sectors being dealt by them, while States also have their own Schemes for attracting investments.

G20, Global, MSME Schemes

Potential Technological Advancements by MSMEs

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Ministry of Tourism has initiated many steps in the area of technological advancement for the tourism sector inter-alia Multilingual Incredible India website and mobile app, 360 degree virtual tour, launch of utsav.gov.in, digitalization of the classification of accommodation units and recognition of travel trade service providers, Incredible India Tourist Facilitator  (IITF) Certification programme for online learning, E-marketplace for IITFs/Guides, National Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry (NIDHI).

Further, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has taken several initiatives recently, these inter-alia includes, adoption of dual criteria based definition of MSMEs, launch of Udyam portal to facilitate ease of registration, launch of Udyam Shakti portal, integration of Udyam with portals of Ministry of Labour and Employment and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, extension of non-tax benefits for 3 years.

The Ministry of MSME implements various schemes/programmes to encourage the growth of MSMEs in the areas of credit support, formalization, technological assistance, infrastructure development, skill development and training and market assistance. The schemes/programmes inter-alia include Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE), Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (ESDP) and Promotion of MSMEs in North East Region and Sikkim. The Udyam registered MSMEs engaged in tourism sector can also avail the benefits of schemes/programmes of this Ministry.

As per the information provided by Ministry of Tourism, the National Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry (NIDHI) portal is a technology driven system, aligned with vision of an “Aatmanirbhar Bharat“, which is to facilitate digitalization and promote ease of doing business for hospitality and tourism sector, including MSMEs. It provides a clear picture on the geographical spread of the Hospitality & Tourism sector, its size, structure and existing capacity so as to offer relevant services to the industry like showcasing, Star Classification, Destinations, Attractions, Events, Customer Feedback etc.

Further, Ministry of MSME is facilitating inclusion and ease of doing business to ensure a seamless and supportive environment for MSMEs in the tourism sector, by providing permanent registration through an online portal i.e., ‘Udyam Registration’ (www.udyamregistration.gov.in). The process for Udyam Registration is totally free, fully digitalized and paperless. E-certificates with dynamic QR Code are issued online on completion of the registration process.

Corporate, Healthcare, InFocus, Sectors

Zeon Lifesciences Redefines Probiotic Manufacturing with Intelicaps Technology

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Nutraceutical and herbal products manufacturer –Zeon Lifesciences announces a significant breakthrough in the manufacturing process of probiotics, utilizing the latest Intelicaps technology.

Zeon has redefined the way probiotics are manufactured, ensuring improved viability and effectiveness. Probiotics have long been acknowledged for their health benefits and utilizing the latest Intelicaps technology, Zeon Lifesciences has overcome major hurdles in its manufacturing process by encapsulating live bacteria in a protective casing. This exceptional technique ensures the survival and delivery of probiotics to their intended destination within the body, boosting their efficacy.

Intelicaps have been integrated into Zeon’s manufacturing process, establishing a new industry standard in probiotic manufacturing. The technology also works as a shield against external factors such as heat, moisture, and acidity, which can compromise the integrity of live bacteria.

As a result, Zeon’s probiotic formulations retain their potency and remain viable until consumed, offering numerous benefits to consumers.

 

Energy, Sectors

MNRE Announces Major Reforms for Solar Photovoltaic Modules Manufacturing

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The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has come up with a number of reforms in its ALMM mechanism for Solar Photovoltaic Modules. The reforms are primarily aimed at reducing cost to solar PV manufactures, time between application to enlistment as well as compliance burden and increasing ease of doing business in the whole ALMM process.

The major reforms include:

(a). Reduction in application fee by 80%.

(b). Substantial reduction in inspection fee, with reduction in certain cases being as high as 70%.

(c). Exemption from factory inspection in case of enlistment of additional models in ALMM which are similar to those already enlisted by the applicant, but having lower wattage.

(d). Allowing the manufacturers to withdraw their applications prior to factory inspection, with refund of 90% of application fee.

(e). Increase in ALMM enlistment validity from 2 years to 4 years.

(f). Grant of provisional enlistment in ALMM within 7 days of receipt of BIS registration and time-limit of two months for factory enlistment and final enlistment, failing which deemed enlistment.

(g). All future ALMM application to be accompanied by scanned copy of applications and processing of ALMM applications will start without waiting for the submission of hard copies, which can be submitted subsequently.

(h). Introduction of following end-use category-wise minimum module efficiency thresholds for enlistment in ALMM:

– Utility/ Grid Scale Power Plants: 20.00%

– Rooftop and Solar Pumping: 19.50%

– Solar Lighting: 19.00%

Commenting on the changes, Shri B. S. Bhalla, Secretary, MNRE said that the changes in the ALMM for Photovoltaic Modules, would enhance the ease of doing business and help in ramping up the domestic production of solar photovoltaic modules for catering to the current and the future demand. “The PLI Scheme has resulted in not only boosting the domestic manufacturing capacity of solar modules but also vertical integration of the value chain in India. We have already declared the bid trajectory of inviting bids of 50 GW renewables each year for the next 5 years. This includes 40 GW of Solar energy capacity. The bid trajectory is aimed at providing a fillip to the RE manufacturing industry in the country by indicating the demand that would be created. The easing of the ALMM charges and regulations is a step in the direction of enhancing the Ease of Doing Business, lessening the compliance burden and reducing the charges incurred in various processes of listing under ALMM,” Shri Bhalla said.

Background of ALMM

(1). Since solar PV power installations are set up for a period of 25 years and solar PV cells and modules used in plants require long term warranty, it is desirable to ensure that such products are indeed made in units in which production has been claimed. It is possible that some units may claim production of solar cells & modules produced or made elsewhere. The reliability of producer is essential to protect the consumer interests and ensure larger energy security of the Country.

(2). Accordingly, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued “Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019” on 02.01.2019.

(3). The ALMM Order states that ALMM shall consist of LIST-I, specifying models and manufacturers of Solar PV Modules and LIST-II, specifying models and manufacturers of Solar PV Cells. First ALMM List for solar PV modules was issued on 10.03.2021. ALMM List for solar PV cells has not yet been issued.

(4). Only the models and manufacturers included in ALMM List-I (of solar PV modules) are eligible for use in Government Projects/ Government assisted Projects/ Projects under Government Schemes & Programmes/ Open Access / Net-Metering Projects, installed in the country, including Projects set up for sale of electricity to Government under the Guidelines issued by Central Government under section 63 of Electricity Act, 2003 and amendment thereof. The word “Government” includes Central Government, State Governments, Central Public Sector Enterprises, State Public Sector Enterprises and, Central and State Organizations / Autonomous bodies.

(5). However, from 10.03.2023, the ALMM order has been kept in abeyance for one financial year, i.e. FY 2023-24. Thus, projects commissioned by 31.03.2024 will be exempted from the requirement of procuring solar PV modules from ALMM.

(6). As on date, ALMM List consists of 91 no of module manufacturing facilities (all domestic) with their aggregate solar PV module manufacturing capacity of 22,389 MW per year.