Electricals
India granted ‘authorising nation’ status in international electronics, IT sector
19 Sep 2013
India’s recognition as a testing and authorising authority comes at a time when the government is planning a big push to semiconductor wafer fabrication
BHEL to set up facility in Maharashtra
18 Aug 2012
India's draft electronics policy sets $400 billion annual turnover by 2020
03 Oct 2011
The government envisages investments to the tune of $100 billion and generation of around 28 million new jobs in the sector by 2020.
Moser Baer Technologies, Universal Display Corp tie up for energy-efficient lighting system
07 Feb 2011
White OLEDs could generate savings of over $20 billion in electricity costs worldwide and over nine million tonnes in carbon emissions in the US alone, by 2016.
ABB extends $4.2-bn takeover offer for Baldor Electric
11 Jan 2011
Swiss power and automation technology group ABB Ltd, yesterday extended its closing date for its $4.2-billion tender offer for US-based electrical motor maker Baldor Electric Company to 19 January
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