Panel to examine quarterly incentives, inclusion of more auto components under PLI
審查小組將評估季度獎勵、將更多汽車零部件納入生產連結獎勵計畫（PLI）的建議。
An official stated that vehicle manufacturers’ proposals for further components to be added to the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and quarterly incentive payouts would be taken into consideration by a panel established by the government. The incentive (under Auto PLI) will be given out every year starting this year.
A committee has been constituted by the government to review the recommendations provided by OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers). The Ministry of Heavy Industries’ Hanif Qureshi, Additional Secretary, announced that a request to include particular Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) components has been made. There are just 103 parts altogether.
小編點評：一個政府小組將評估車輛製造商擴大生產連結激勵計畫（PLI）的提案，並實施季度性的激勵金支付。重工業部已成立一個委員會來審查OEM商的建議，包括將特定的先進汽車技術（AAT）零部件納入，目前已有103個零部件。由於PLI方案對公司有鼓勵效果，這個新增的措施可能會讓更多來自該行業的公司受益。
Govt to launch Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre shortly: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
印度聯邦部長拉吉夫·錢德拉塞卡爾宣布即將啟動「巴拉特半導體研究中心」
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Electronics and Information Technology, and Jal Shakti, stated that a “Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre” announcement is anticipated shortly.
The center will be established initially as an institution co-located with Semiconductor Complex Ltd., with the potential to eventually be spun off into a stand-alone semiconductor research organization. According to the Minister, it will work and compete with IMEC, MIT Microelectronics in the US, ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute), Taiwan, and other organizations to position itself as one of the main hubs for semiconductor research in the upcoming ten years.
小編點評：印度聯邦部長拉吉夫·錢德拉塞卡爾宣布即將啟動「巴拉特半導體研究中心」，旨在增強印度的半導體研究。該中心最初將與Semiconductor Complex有限公司共同設立，旨在最終成為一個與IMEC和麻省理工學院微電子學等全球機構競爭的獨立組織。該模式類似於台灣的ITRI。
Government allocates Apple, Samsung, and other smartphone manufacturers more than Rs 4,400 crore under PLI scheme
印度政府在生產連結激勵計畫(PLI)下為蘋果、三星和其他智能手機製造商分配超過440億盧比激勵金
Under the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) system for smartphones, Foxconn, Tata-owned Wistron, and Pegatron—three of Apple Inc.’s contract manufacturers in India—will receive more than Rs 4,400 crore in incentives for fulfilling the targets in FY23. Along with these companies, Dixon Technologies, a homegrown company, and Samsung, a corporation based in South Korea, would also receive a portion of the Rs 4,400 crore in incentives.
The original intended spend of Rs 6,504 crore for FY24 would not be completely utilized because some of the 10 companies selected have not completed the targets, according to a report in The Economic Times.
According to the report, the government has released about Rs 2,500 crore under the PLI plan thus far. Samsung was given Rs 500 crore, and Foxconn, Wistron, Pegatron, and Dixon were given between Rs 1,700 and Rs 2,000 crore. Samsung now claims to have met the third-year targets, despite having missed the second year target.
New startup policy launched in Kashmir
印度政府在喀什米爾推出新的新創企業政策
To encourage entrepreneurship in the region, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha introduced a new startup policy. The ‘New Jammu & Kashmir Start-up Policy-2024-27’ aims to create 2,000 new companies by 2027. Numerous incentives are offered by this policy, such as monetary support for mentorship, assistance with patents, ease of DPIIT registration, and other initiatives.
The new policy provides women and students with access to entrepreneurship facilities and provides government, private, and high net worth people (HNIs) with startup support.
The Lieutenant Governor described this move as a “giant leap for startups and innovators” and noted that the policy was meticulously crafted with the goal of establishing 2,000 startups in the Union Territory by 2027. This underscores the administration’s dedication to promoting a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
https://www.varindia.com/news/kashmir-launches-a-new-startup-policy
Government letter asking for approval to use LLMs to hurt startups and small businesses
印度政府要求受官方批准才能使用大型語言模型（LLMs）可能對新創企業和小企業產生不利影響
Companies in the sector are concerned about the Indian government’s rule, which mandates that all large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence (AI) must acquire specific approval before being put on the Indian internet. Startups claim that these rules could stifle creativity and benefit large companies.
Furthermore, some experts caution that overly stringent regulations would cause AI development to relocate abroad. However, other voices are calling for government regulations to be followed and prudent AI development. The main topic of discussion is striking a balance between regulation and creating an atmosphere that is supportive of development and research.
小編點評：印度政府要求在印度網路上使用大型語言模型（LLMs）和人工智慧（AI）需要特定的批准，這引起了新創企業和小企業的擔憂。有人擔心這將抑制創造力，並偏袒大公司，而另一些人則強調需要平衡的法規，以支持AI的發展，而不是將其推向國外。
Cabinet approves an additional three semiconductor units
內閣批准額外三家半導體廠
The creation of three semiconductor units under the initiative “Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystems in India” was approved by the Union Cabinet. Within the next 100 days, the building of all three units will begin.
With a total expenditure of Rs. 76,000 crore, the Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India was announced on December 21, 2021.
The Union Cabinet gave its approval to Micron’s request in June 2023 to establish a semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat.
Moreover, Tata Electronics Private Limited (“TEPL”) and Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (PSMC), Taiwan, would collaborate to establish a semiconductor factory. Gujarat’s Dholera will be the site of this fabrication. This fab will cost Rs. 91,000 crore to build.
Morigaon, Assam will host a semiconductor plant operated by Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt Ltd (“TSAT”). The establishment of this facility will cost Rs. 27,000 crore.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2010132
小編點評：聯邦內閣已經批准了「在印度發展半導體和顯示器製造生態系統」計劃的一部分，將在接下來的100天內開始建設三個半導體廠。這些單位的總支出為76,000億盧比，包括Micron在古吉拉特邦的設施，Tata Electronics Private Limited與Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.合作在古吉拉特邦的設施，以及Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt Ltd在阿薩姆邦的設施。
WTO’s electronic transmission ban: Expanding the local to global startup ecosystem
WTO的電子傳輸禁令：有助將本地新創擴大到全球
India is currently the third largest start-up ecosystem in the world. With a startling 112,718 startups officially recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade as of October 2023, the nation is making a strong move to take the lead in the global startup scene.
The government-created climate that is favorable to startups is one of the main drivers of their development in India. The Indian government has done a great job over the years of fostering an environment that allows entrepreneurs to flourish.
小編點評：這篇文章有助了解最新的WTO電子傳輸禁令下的印度新創產業。由於電子傳輸對許多線上業務至關重要，禁令的繼續確保新創企業能夠在不面臨額外稅收或跨境數據流動障礙的情況下營運。然而，有擔憂認為禁令到期可能會導致新創企業增加成本和法規負擔，可能阻礙它們在全球市場上的成長和競爭力。