Electronics

Shares of Bharat Electronics Ltd. advanced sharply after the defense electronics major reported a strong set of third-quarter earnings, reflecting resilient order execution and stable demand across its core segments. The company’s performance underscores sustained government spending on defense modernization and indigenous manufacturing. Improved margins, healthy order inflows and disciplined cost management contributed to the earnings momentum, reinforcing investor confidence in the public sector enterprise’s long-term growth trajectory.

Samsung Electronics has expressed strong confidence in India’s economic and consumer growth prospects heading into 2026, positioning the country as a central pillar of its global strategy. The company sees rising incomes, accelerating digital adoption, and supportive policy frameworks as key drivers of sustained demand across smartphones, consumer electronics, and semiconductors. At the core of this outlook is a decisive push toward artificial intelligence, with Samsung aligning product innovation, manufacturing, and R&D investments to capture emerging opportunities.

Samsung has announced its upcoming “The First Look” event, scheduled ahead of CES 2026, signaling the tech giant’s intent to unveil its latest innovations and product roadmap. The event is expected to showcase cutting-edge consumer electronics, smart devices, and breakthrough technologies, reinforcing Samsung’s leadership in global tech markets. Analysts view this pre-CES showcase as a strategic move to capture media attention and influence investor sentiment ahead of the official trade show.

Former India cricket captain MS Dhoni has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Panasonic Life Solutions India’s air conditioner portfolio, marking a strategic move by the company to align its technological offerings with Dhoni’s widely admired image of reliability and calm. The partnership seeks to deepen Panasonic’s emotional connect with millions of Indian households and support its ambition to scale up HVAC market share.

LG India has announced a strategic reshuffle of its leadership team following the successful completion of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The move aims to strengthen governance, enhance operational efficiency, and align management with the company’s long-term growth objectives in a competitive consumer electronics and appliances market. Key leadership roles have been reassigned to executives with proven expertise in finance, marketing, and operations.

Panasonic India’s long-serving Chairman, Manish Sharma, has resigned after nearly two decades with the Japanese electronics giant, marking the end of a transformative leadership phase. During his tenure, Sharma played a pivotal role in deepening Panasonic’s manufacturing footprint in India, driving localization, and strengthening its alignment with the government’s Make in India initiative. Following his exit, Tadashi Chiba, currently the Managing Director of Panasonic Life Solutions India, will assume the chairman’s role.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged India’s electronics manufacturing sector to embrace self-reliance and technological innovation to reduce import dependence and enhance global competitiveness. Addressing industry leaders, Goyal emphasized the need to strengthen domestic supply chains, foster component manufacturing, and create globally recognized brands under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

Radico Khaitan Ltd., one of India’s leading spirits manufacturers, reported a sharp 73% year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs. 140 crore for the second quarter of FY25, driven by strong growth in its premium liquor segment and improved operational efficiency. Revenue for the quarter climbed 15% to Rs. 1,090 crore, supported by robust consumer demand and a favourable product mix. The company’s focus on premiumization and cost optimization initiatives significantly boosted margins.

India’s electronics market has witnessed a remarkable surge in sales during the Navratri festive season, signaling renewed consumer confidence and robust retail demand. From smartphones and smart TVs to home appliances and wearables, nearly every product category recorded significant growth across both online and offline channels. Industry analysts attribute the spike to aggressive festive discounts, easy financing options, and pent-up demand from Tier-II and Tier-III cities. The trend reflects not only rising disposable incomes but also the increasing digitization of consumer lifestyles.

Sony has projected a 10 percent increase in television sales in India following the government’s decision to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on consumer electronics. The company believes the tax cut will enhance affordability, particularly in the mid- and premium-segment television market, where price sensitivity often influences purchasing decisions.