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Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tech Mahindra wins AI-enabled Industry 4.0 solutions deal from Dixon Technologies
NEW DELHI: Homegrown contract electronics manufacturer Dixon Technologies has awarded Tech Mahindra a deal to enable artificial intelligence (AI)-driven Industry 4.0 automation across all Dixon plants and research and development (R&D) centers in India. Under the deal, Tech Mahindra will serve as Dixon's digital transformation vendor, and drive innovation for the latter through AI-enabled Industry 4.0 solutions and smart factory services, according to a joint statement released on Tuesday. The homebred IT company also aims to streamline and unify Dixon's digital journey, enabling smarter operations, faster decision-making, and sustainable outcomes. 'As India enters a manufacturing revolution, operational resilience and adaptability are essential. Manufacturers who embrace these changes will thrive and bolster economic growth. In line with this, we are delighted to partner with Dixon Technologies to shape the future of smart manufacturing in India,' said Atul Soneja, COO, Tech Mahindra. Tech Mahindra's integrated digital initiatives strategy will benefit Dixon by ensuring end-to-end integration, consolidated investments, and a transformation roadmap focused on achieving cost savings, productivity improvements, and other outcomes. Additionally, the IT company will eliminate data silos, enable proactive decision-making, and create intelligent manufacturing environments. 'Our partnership with Tech Mahindra marks a significant step forward in our digital transformation, Industry 4.0 Automation and creating smart factories . With their proven track record in delivering next-generation digital manufacturing solutions, we aim to build future-ready, agile and smart factories that aligns with global best practices and are driven by innovation,' said Atul B Lall , vice chairman and managing director of Dixon Technologies.
The Print
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Print
Dixon partners Chinese firm Chongqing to set up electronics component joint venture
Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd and Chongqing Yuhai Precision Manufacturing Co Ltd have entered into a binding term sheet to form a prospective joint venture in India, the company said in a filing. New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Domestic electronic contract manufacturing firm Dixon on Tuesday said it has collaborated with Chinese company Chongqing Yuhai Precision Manufacturing Co Ltd for manufacturing and supply of precision components used in electronic products like laptop, mobile phones etc. Dixon is proposed to hold 74 per cent stake in the JV and the rest will be held by Chongqing. The JV will carry on the business of manufacturing and supply of precision components for laptop, mobile phones, IoT, automotive and any other products which both parties agree in India. 'We are delighted to announce our strategic collaboration with Chongqing Yuhai Precision Manufacturing Co Ltd, a global leader in mechanical enclosures through a prospective Joint Venture,' Dixon Technologies (India), Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Atul B Lall said in the filing. The joint venture is subject to receipt of necessary statutory approvals and signing of definitive agreements, the filing said. 'This Joint venture with Chongqing will focus on manufacturing precision mechanical & metal parts and components for a wide range of applications including laptops, mobiles, IOT, automotive which is a significant step in our effort towards localisation of key components, deepening backward integration in Dixon value chain and supporting the Make in India initiative of the government,' Lall said. PTI PRS DRR This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Missing parts in electronics manufacturing: Blue-collar workers, engineers
The booming electronics manufacturing sector, among the biggest Make-in-India success stories, is facing twin manpower challenges across the hierarchy spectrum: Shortage of both blue-collar shopfloor workers and top-draw engineering talent. The gap is the most acute in the AI- and robotics-embracing smartphone industry, where dedicated benefits are set to end soon, staffing executives said the broader electronics sector, which includes semiconductors, components, consumer durables and mobile phones, will need some 12 million people by FY27-28 — compared with 6 million in FY25 — of which around 10 million people are expected to face a skill gap. Curiously, the talent gap is the most evident at a time when several companies are harnessing robotics and AI to boost global competitiveness, as towering tariffs or their absence determine the quantum of future India-focused investments for brands such as Apple and Samsung. As margin-protection pressures build on smartphone makers set to lose the five-year production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme benefits next year, the adoption of newer technologies is causing the gap between talent demand and supply to widen. Only around 30% of technical graduates are industry-ready in advanced manufacturing, said executives. 'There is a large gap in available skilled labour, and the current exercises being done to tie up with colleges and leverage government initiatives is an important foundational step,' said Atul B Lall, managing director, Dixon Technologies , India's top homegrown contact manufacturer. 'It has to be scaled up, but I think it's going to be in phases, which we can take forward through global collaborations.' Dixon manufactures mobile phones, TVs, washing machines, air conditioners, and lighting equipment, and will soon start making electronic components. Job complexity Adoption of new technologies has created a notable gap, involving both complex roles such as development, automation, and advanced supply chain management , and relatively simpler engagements, such as technician roles, said experts. Quess Staffing Solutions said in the mobile phone manufacturing sector, up to 350,000 people are currently employed. But capacities are doubling every year, and the skill gap is set to widen further with the rapid expansion and adoption of new technologies. According to TeamLease, approximately 20% of new roles — double of what was needed a year before — now require advanced technical skills. 'The (wider electronics manufacturing) sector's reliance on advanced technology requires workers with updated skills, but there is often a shortage of qualified candidates,' said Kartik Narayan, CEO, Staffing, Teamlease Services. 'The industry competes with other sectors, such as technology and healthcare, which may offer higher salaries and better working conditions.' He added that only a small fraction of technical institutes has practical training facilities like SMT (surface-mount technology) lines or automated inspection systems, forcing companies to invest heavily in on-boarding and skill development internally. Shop floor staff To be sure, for blue-collar workers , the skill requirement in general hasn't changed significantly. The challenge is getting the right person available at the right time in the specific regions, because there is more demand than locally available supply, Quess said. Electronics manufacturing is concentrated in three main hubs — Tamil Nadu, parts of Karnataka, and Noida/Greater Noida. The local talent pool for shop floor jobs in these hubs is limited, necessitating migration from labour-surplus states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh, said Nitin Dave, CEO, Quess. In the next 3-4 years, a large number of people from the current pool of trained freshers are expected to upgrade and potentially move to higher-skill roles, Quess added. The skill gap is set to become more significant as manufacturers start getting into component manufacturing for margin expansion, which requires higher automation and robotics deployment. 'Over the past few years, AI-driven quality checks and IoT-enabled SMT lines have transformed manufacturing processes, with nearly 65% of manufacturers adopting these advancements, leading to a 15% decline in low-skilled roles,' said Teamlease's Narayan. TeamLease added that around 60% of existing staff are being upskilled annually in automation and design.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Missing parts in electronics manufacturing: Blue-collar workers, engineers
ADVERTISEMENT Job complexity ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Shop floor staff The booming electronics manufacturing sector, among the biggest Make-in-India success stories, is facing twin manpower challenges across the hierarchy spectrum: Shortage of both blue-collar shopfloor workers and top-draw engineering talent. The gap is the most acute in the AI- and robotics-embracing smartphone industry, where dedicated benefits are set to end soon, staffing executives said the broader electronics sector, which includes semiconductors, components, consumer durables and mobile phones, will need some 12 million people by FY27-28 — compared with 6 million in FY25 — of which around 10 million people are expected to face a skill the talent gap is the most evident at a time when several companies are harnessing robotics and AI to boost global competitiveness, as towering tariffs or their absence determine the quantum of future India-focused investments for brands such as Apple and margin-protection pressures build on smartphone makers set to lose the five-year production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme benefits next year, the adoption of newer technologies is causing the gap between talent demand and supply to widen. Only around 30% of technical graduates are industry-ready in advanced manufacturing, said executives.'There is a large gap in available skilled labour, and the current exercises being done to tie up with colleges and leverage government initiatives is an important foundational step,' said Atul B Lall, managing director, Dixon Technologies , India's top homegrown contact manufacturer. 'It has to be scaled up, but I think it's going to be in phases, which we can take forward through global collaborations.'Dixon manufactures mobile phones, TVs, washing machines, air conditioners, and lighting equipment, and will soon start making electronic of new technologies has created a notable gap, involving both complex roles such as development, automation, and advanced supply chain management , and relatively simpler engagements, such as technician roles, said experts. Quess Staffing Solutions said in the mobile phone manufacturing sector, up to 350,000 people are currently employed. But capacities are doubling every year, and the skill gap is set to widen further with the rapid expansion and adoption of new to TeamLease, approximately 20% of new roles — double of what was needed a year before — now require advanced technical skills.'The (wider electronics manufacturing) sector's reliance on advanced technology requires workers with updated skills, but there is often a shortage of qualified candidates,' said Kartik Narayan, CEO, Staffing, Teamlease Services. 'The industry competes with other sectors, such as technology and healthcare, which may offer higher salaries and better working conditions.'He added that only a small fraction of technical institutes has practical training facilities like SMT (surface-mount technology) lines or automated inspection systems, forcing companies to invest heavily in on-boarding and skill development be sure, for blue-collar workers , the skill requirement in general hasn't changed significantly. The challenge is getting the right person available at the right time in the specific regions, because there is more demand than locally available supply, Quess manufacturing is concentrated in three main hubs — Tamil Nadu, parts of Karnataka, and Noida/Greater local talent pool for shop floor jobs in these hubs is limited, necessitating migration from labour-surplus states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh, said Nitin Dave, CEO, the next 3-4 years, a large number of people from the current pool of trained freshers are expected to upgrade and potentially move to higher-skill roles, Quess skill gap is set to become more significant as manufacturers start getting into component manufacturing for margin expansion, which requires higher automation and robotics deployment.'Over the past few years, AI-driven quality checks and IoT-enabled SMT lines have transformed manufacturing processes, with nearly 65% of manufacturers adopting these advancements, leading to a 15% decline in low-skilled roles,' said Teamlease's added that around 60% of existing staff are being upskilled annually in automation and design.
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Dixon to manufacture Alcatel smartphones in India
Dixon Technologies' wholly-owned subsidiary, Padget Electronics, has signed a Contract Manufacturing Agreement with NxtCell India to produce smartphones for the Alcatel brand under the 'Make in India' initiative. 'We are delighted to announce that Padget Electronics has entered into a Contract Manufacturing Agreement with NxtCell India to manufacture smartphones for the iconic brand Alcatel. This strategic association with NxtCell India will further strengthen our manufacturing excellence and execution capabilities,' said Atul B Lall, vice cairman & managing drector of Dixon Technologies (India) Limited. Dixon Technologies is India's largest home-grown, design-focused electronics manufacturer, catering to the consumer durables, lighting, and mobile phone segments. The company has been actively expanding its partnerships. On April 30, 2025, Dixon announced a joint venture with Taiwanese IT hardware major Inventec to form Dixon IT Devices Private Limited (60% Dixon, 40% Inventec), focused on manufacturing notebook and desktop PCs, servers, and components. Also in April, Dixon entered a 50:50 joint venture with lighting company Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) to manufacture LED bulbs, downlights, spots, and battens. In 2024, Padget Electronics began manufacturing HP laptops, desktops, and all-in-one PCs at its facility in Tamil Nadu. Stock Performance As of May 10, 2025, Dixon Technologies' share price stood at ₹15,190, reflecting a 2.79% decline from the previous close. Over the past week, the stock has experienced a downward trend, influenced by broader market volatility and geopolitical tensions in the region. However, over the past one year, Dixon Technologies' shares have gained over 81% backed by strong financial performance. In the first 9-month of FY25, the company posted a 120% growth in revenue to Rs 28,600 crore, and 155% growth in net profit to Rs 696 crore.
