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Fashion Value Chain
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- Fashion Value Chain
Second Edition of Consumer Electronics World Expo 2025 Wraps Up in Delhi with Energy, Innovation, and Strong Industry Response
The second edition of Consumer Electronics World Expo (CEWE) concluded successfully at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. From July 24 to 26, 2025, the show proved to be an engaging platform for tech influencers, startup founders, sourcing heads, retail buyers, architects, and HNIs to converge and explore the fast-changing consumer electronics segment. Second Edition of Consumer Electronics World Expo 2025 Wraps Up in Delhi with Energy, Innovation, and Strong Industry Response Organised by MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd., in association with Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (CEAMA) and supported by India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) and All India Electronics Association (AIEA), the show hosted over 100 exhibitors and 1000+ products from more than 200 premium brands, spread over a massive area of 50,000+ sq. ft. The show not only brought together smart homes & IoT devices, home & kitchen appliances, office automation & IT products, mobile, electronic gadgets & accessories, OEM/ electronics manufacturing services & more under one roof but also facilitated meaningful industry engagement through dedicated networking opportunities. Driven by strong industry collaboration, the event was supported by Sharp as the Title Sponsor, Invest India as Knowledge Partner, Horizon Packs Pvt. Ltd. as the Lanyard Sponsor and 6Wresearch as the Knowledge Partner for CEW Conclave. The event took place in association with CEAMA (Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association) and was backed by Supporting Associations, ICEA (India Cellular and Electronics Association) and AIEA (All India Electronics Association). This immense support by all sponsors helped elevate the show's stature and create a strong value chain for every participating brand and delegate. Among the standout features this year were the Start-Up Hub and Innovation Trends Avenue, which gave emerging companies and product innovators a dedicated space to present disruptive ideas and technologies to a high-value audience. New Product Launches by leading brands like Sharp and boAt kept the excitement high while the Influencer Meet brought content creators, reviewers, and media figures face-to-face with manufacturers, amplifying the show's reach across digital platforms. Enriching the experience, the Media Tet-a-Tet enabled meaningful one-on-one interactions between top-tier journalists and exhibiting brands. Speaking on the occasion Ms. Himani Gulati, Director, MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd, said, 'This edition of Consumer Electronics World Expo has opened a fresh chapter in the consumer electronics space. The momentum was evident from the very first day and continued throughout. We thank all our partners, exhibitors, and visitors for making this a high-value, action-packed platform for innovation and business.' The CEW Conclave hosted powerful sessions focused on India's evolving electronics landscape. It began with the Inaugural Session: A Step Forward in Our Collective Journey Toward Viksit Bharat 2047, aligning with India's Vision 2047 – From Aspirations to Action. This was followed by Reimagining Consumer Electronics: Innovation & Global Competitiveness, highlighting the role of emerging technologies, resilient supply chains, and sustainability in driving global success. India's Electronics Power Play: From Factory Floor to Global Boardrooms explored strategies to expand India's electronics manufacturing footprint worldwide. The conclave also featured a focused session on the India Home Appliances Market, while product launches by Sharp and boAt added an exciting edge to Day 2. Sustainability remained a major focus throughout the event, with many brands spotlighting energy-efficient appliances, recyclable packaging, and waste-reduction solutions. CEWE 2025 aimed to create a platform that not only promotes business deals but also nudges the industry towards eco-conscious production and ethical sourcing. The participants included distributors, architects, electronics stores, modern retailers, hospitality tech buyers, interior designers, real estate developers, and procurement teams to name a few. CEWE gave buyers an opportunity to assess prices, examine features, understand competitive positioning, and place orders. For exhibitors, it enabled both brand exposure and hands-on lead generation. With the electronics industry witnessing consistent demand growth and government-backed schemes such as PLI and Make in India gaining ground, the expo reaffirmed the sector's readiness for global partnerships and domestic scale-up. Plans for the third edition are already underway, with an expanded footprint and added experiences expected next year. About the Organiser MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. is an international exhibition company with a strong presence of over four decades in the advertising industry, over 28 years in publishing & 23 years in exhibitions. The company has produced more than 100 market-leading trade exhibitions for various segments in addition to publishing various magazines & advertising trade directories of repute. Successful exhibitions are conducted all over India, Dubai, Singapore, Canada and Thailand. For more details, visit our website at:
India.com
21-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Big update on Rare Earth magnets as China makes big move, not good news for US and India due to....
China-US file image Big update on Rare Earth magnets: In a significant development impacting manufacturing activity across the globe, China is reportedly using export controls on rare-earth minerals as a strategic tool. Causing global supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty through its unofficial export bans and tactical resumptions, Xi Jinping's China is trying to assert its economic power. Experts have noted that China had earlier stopped the exports of rare-earth magnet which are important for several industries like electronics, electric vehicles, wind turbines and defense, which led to its massive shortage in countries like USA and India. How is China using rare-earth minerals as strategic tool? However, after some months in June, China relaxed some of these unofficial export restrictions, resulting in an increase in supply of the critical minerals across the world. Data showed that a huge rise of 158% month-on-month in the shipments was seen after China started the exports. Informal trade restrictions imposed by China on capital equipment, critical minerals, and skilled technical personnel, can adversely impact India's electronics manufacturing ecosystem and constrain India's deeper integration into global value chains (GVCs), leading industry body India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) has said. India's electronics and mobile manufacturing sector has seen a remarkable growth over the past decade, driven by forward-looking policy interventions and private sector investments and the shift of GVCs to India. How China dominates global source of high-precision tools? China remains the dominant global source of high-precision tools and specialised machinery – an outcome of three decades of industrial clustering and deep GVC integration. 'For the electronics sector, including smartphones, this has created a high dependency on China for capital equipment,' the ICEA said in its letter. Recent curbs by China on rare earth materials are also risking input shortages for smartphone manufacturers operating in India. (With inputs from agencies)
New Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Chinese trade curbs threatening $32 billion export ambition, warns India's electronics sector
NEW DELHI: India's smartphone and electronics industry has raised serious concerns over what it describes as informal but targeted trade restrictions imposed by China. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), in a letter to the government, sought swift policy measures to address these unofficial restrictions, which could derail the country's $32 billion export-driven manufacturing ambitions. As per the ICEA letter, India's electronics manufacturing sector remains heavily reliant on China for high-precision tools, specialized machinery, and critical components. Over the past eight months, manufacturers have been facing informal export restrictions that are nearing the level of an outright ban. Shipments of essential equipment are either being withheld at the origin or delayed at Chinese ports, leading to operational inefficiencies, production delays and increased costs. Sourcing alternatives from Japan and South Korea is reported to be three to four times more expensive.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
EV battery outlook: Lithium-ion demand set to jump 48% by 2030, says ICEA report; Import reliance and EoL waste pose key challenges
The lithium-ion battery (LiB) market in India is projected to grow sharply over the next five years, led by rising demand from electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and stationary storage applications, according to a joint report released by the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) and Accenture. The report estimates that total LiB demand will reach 115 GWh by 2030, with electric vehicle-linked usage expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 48per cent. In comparison, demand from stationary storage is projected to grow at 14per cent CAGR and from consumer electronics at 3per cent, ANI reported. The surge in demand comes amid India's broader push towards its Net Zero targets and the government's supportive policies on clean energy adoption, domestic cell manufacturing, and battery end-of-life (EoL) management. However, the report also highlights structural challenges related to import dependence and environmental risks. Imports rise as local capacity lags 'India currently lacks Li-ion cell pack manufacturing capabilities and mining infrastructure, making it heavily reliant on imports of LiBs consisting of critical battery-active materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese,' the report noted. ICEA and Accenture estimate that cumulative demand for these critical materials will exceed 250 kilo tonnes between 2024 and 2030, translating to an import exposure of over $5 billion. To address these risks, the government has launched initiatives including the Critical Minerals Mission and exemptions on trade duties for key minerals. The report also references the Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR), introduced by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 2022, which mandate responsible disposal and recycling of used batteries. Collection remains low despite rules Despite the regulatory push, about 39per cent of end-of-life consumer electronics batteries are not being collected, the report observed. India's goals under its COP26 'Panchamrit' pledge include achieving 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity and cutting emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030. It also plans to reduce GDP emissions intensity by 45per cent and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. According to the report, India's ability to meet these targets hinges partly on its capacity to scale Li-ion battery production while managing the supply chain and environmental footprint.
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
EVs to drive lithium-ion battery demand growth by remarkable 48% CAGR through 2030: Report
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The lithium-ion battery (LiB) market in India is poised for rapid growth, driven by increasing demand from consumer electronics (CEs), electric vehicles (EVs), and stationary storage (SS) applications, according to a joint report by India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) and Accenture. The demand for lithium-ion battery is expected to reach 115 GWh by 2030 with consumer electronics growth projected at 3 per cent, stationary storage at 14 per cent, and EVs at a remarkable 48 per cent CAGR between now and 2030. As per the report, this growth will also be supported by India's commitments to Net-Zero goals and favorable government policies on catalysing demand for low-carbon energy, cell manufacturing, and end-of-life (EoL) management of lithium-ion batteries. On the flip side, with rise in this demand, India also faces challenges such as a rising import bill and environmental impact due to disposal of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. 'India currently lacks Li-ion cell pack manufacturing capabilities and mining infrastructure, making it heavily reliant on imports of LiBs consisting of critical battery-active materials such as Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, and Manganese,' the ICEA report read. The projected cumulative demand for the period 2024 to 2030 for these critical active materials is estimated to reach more than 250kT, translating into an import exposure of more than USD 5 billion. To address these challenges, the government has introduced various policy interventions, such as the Critical Minerals Mission, trade duty exemptions on critical minerals, among others. Further, CPCB introduced the Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR) in 2022, establishing a regulatory framework to foster recycling and retention of critical battery-active materials within India. Nearly 39 per cent of consumer electronics batteries that have reached their end-of-life do not get collected. At COP26 held in 2021, India committed to an ambitious five-part 'Panchamrit' pledge. They included reaching 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity, generating half of all energy requirements from renewables, and reducing emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030. India as a whole also aims to reduce the emissions intensity of GDP by 45 per cent. Finally, India commits to net-zero emissions by 2070. (ANI)
