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Vijay Sales Grand Electronics Sale 2026 starts: Up to 65 per cent off on smartphones, TVs, laptops a

Technology | Jul 06, 2026, 04:25 PM IST

Vijay Sales Grand Electronics Sale 2026 is live, offering discounts by up to 65 per cent across smartphones, smart TVs, laptops, home appliances, kitchen products, wearables and more. Customers can also avail instant bank discounts, reward points through the My VS Rewards Program.

GST rate cuts go live today: Prices of ACs, TVs, drop

GST rate cuts go live today: Prices of ACs, TVs, refrigerators drop; see full list here

Technology | Sep 22, 2025, 12:05 PM IST

Today marks the first day of Navratri, and new GST rates have officially taken effect. The government has streamlined the tax structure, eliminating the 12% and 28% slabs and shifting many everyday items that were previously in the 28% bracket down to 18%.

GST reduction makes TVs, ACs, and appliances cheaper: Here's how much will you save

Technology | Sep 04, 2025, 07:55 PM IST

New GST rates have been announced, introducing only two slabs: 5% and 18%. As a result, many goods that were previously taxed at 12% and 28% have become cheaper. The tax has also been reduced on items such as TVs and air conditioners.

Centre approves another electronics manufacturing cluster in Tamil Nadu

Centre approves third mobile phone, laptop manufacturing cluster in Tamil Nadu

Technology | Jun 11, 2025, 07:32 AM IST

The proposed facilities are set to manufacture electronic components for a range of sectors, including consumer electronics and IT hardware, serving both domestic and international markets effectively.

India considers restricting imports of laptops, tablets, and PCs beginning in January: Here's why

Technology | Oct 22, 2024, 12:50 PM IST

India attempted to restrict imports of electronic devices last year, but the plan was abandoned due to opposition from manufacturers. The government now believes it has provided importers with enough time to adapt.

Government asks electronics firms to clearly alert consumers about warranty, follow global practices

Technology | Jun 22, 2024, 06:23 PM IST

The government has asked electronic appliance manufacturing companies to follow global best practices in India. It also considered the date of calculating the warranty period.

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Custom officials seize gold, electronics worth Rs 8.68 crore at Mumbai airport, three arrested

Maharashtra | May 27, 2024, 07:36 PM IST

Mumbai Custom Zone III issued a press release about the seizures in last four days. The seized items include gold dust, jewellery, bars, expensive mobile phones, foreign currencies, laptops and cosmetics.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with Google CEO Sundar

PM Modi holds talks with Google CEO Sundar Pichai on expanding electronics manufacturing in India

India | Oct 17, 2023, 06:07 AM IST

The Prime Minister encouraged Google's efforts to make AI tools available in Indian Languages. Pichai informed PM Modi of his company's efforts towards improving financial inclusion in India through GPay and UPI.

LG creates world's 1st high-resolution display that stretches by 20%

Technology | Nov 08, 2022, 02:34 PM IST

LG Display has unveiled the world's first 12-inch high-resolution display which could be stretched by 20 per cent. The new display is equipped with outstanding free-form technology which could be extended, folded and twisted without damaging it.

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Gujarat govt plans to provide 10 lakh employment opportunities under new Electronics Policy

India | Oct 29, 2022, 08:37 PM IST

Gujarat news: While eligible entrepreneurs are exempted from paying any electricity duty, the state government will provide a power tariff subsidy of Rs 1 per unit for a period of five years.

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6 things to consider before buying an automatic washing machine

Technology | Jul 10, 2022, 09:38 PM IST

If you are planning to get your first fully automatic machine, then consider the below points to get the best option for your home.

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Budget 2022: What common man needs to know | Top points

Business | Feb 02, 2022, 08:20 AM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Budget 2022 on Tuesday announcing that digital currency, 5G services will be launched by next year, new Vande Bharat trains but no change in tax slabs. Let's take a look at what a common man needs to know about Modi government's budget.

Submarine optical fibre will be laid in 11 Lakshadweep Islands: Centre

News | Dec 09, 2020, 06:30 PM IST

Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the cabinet has approved a provision of submarine optical fibre cable connectivity in 11 islands of Lakshadweep.

22 companies applied to manufacture mobile phones, components in India: RS Prasad

News | Aug 01, 2020, 10:20 PM IST

Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme informed that so far 22 companies have applied.

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PLI can make India a global leader in mobile manufacturing

Technology | Aug 01, 2020, 07:48 PM IST

With a total of 22 companies filing their application under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme announced by the government to boost electronics manufacturing in the country.

Appliances, consumer electronics industry seeks tax relief, incentives in upcoming Budget

Business | Jan 27, 2020, 03:41 PM IST

Manufacturers of appliances and consumer electronics are seeking lower taxes on eco-friendly and energy-efficient products, more incentives for domestic manufacturing and waiving of customs duty on inputs imported to make the components in the upcoming Union Budget.

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