Hyderabad's global push
Tech-named roads
The state floated a plan to name major corridors after firms like Google, Meta, TCS and Infosys. It is a branding move to signal innovation, not politics. No mapped roads, timelines or public-process details yet.
Global university invitations
Harvard, Stanford and Oxford were invited to open campuses in the city. Framed as cheaper access for Global South students and a talent engine for industry. No MoUs, sites or regulatory paths announced.
Bigger frame
Everything feeds into Telangana Rising 2047, with targets that include a trillion-dollar state economy by 2034. Projects in play: a 30,000-acre future city, Musi riverfront revival, metro growth, and new industrial corridors.
Tech-named roads
The state floated a plan to name major corridors after firms like Google, Meta, TCS and Infosys. It is a branding move to signal innovation, not politics. No mapped roads, timelines or public-process details yet.
Global university invitations
Harvard, Stanford and Oxford were invited to open campuses in the city. Framed as cheaper access for Global South students and a talent engine for industry. No MoUs, sites or regulatory paths announced.
Bigger frame
Everything feeds into Telangana Rising 2047, with targets that include a trillion-dollar state economy by 2034. Projects in play: a 30,000-acre future city, Musi riverfront revival, metro growth, and new industrial corridors.
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Iger, on a roll, continued,
Iger told analysts.
“The other thing that we’re really excited about that AI is going to give us the ability to do is to provide users at Disney+ with a much more engaged experience, including the ability for them to create user generated content and to consume user generated content, mostly short form from others.”
“There are great opportunities in terms of our collection of data and our mining of data,”
Iger told analysts.
“And I’d say above all else, there’s phenomenal opportunities to deploy AI across our direct-to-consumer platforms, both to provide tools that make the platforms more dynamic and more sticky with consumers, but also give consumers the opportunity to create on our platforms.”
Tech Office : Updates & Tech News ~1
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📱 Micromax: From Consumer Brand to Manufacturing Powerhouse
🔹 Rise and Decline
- Peak years: 2014–2016, when Micromax was a leading player in India’s phone market.
- Decline: Lost ground as Chinese brands entered with faster refresh cycles and stronger supply chains.
- By 2021: Market share had shrunk to almost nothing, making consumer competition unsustainable.
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🔹 Strategic Pivot
- Shifted focus to manufacturing via its arm Bhagwati Products Ltd.
- Move aligned with:
- India’s PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) scheme for local electronics.
- Global China+1 strategy, as brands sought Indian output to reduce import duties and meet government rules.
- Micromax rebuilt itself around factories, supply chain depth, and ODM-style work.
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🔹 Bhagwati Products Ltd.
- Manufactures phones, tablets, and storage devices for multiple global brands.
- Reported clients include Vivo, Oppo, OnePlus, Lenovo, Acer, and others.
- Scale: Millions of units per month, with output rising steadily.
- Targets: Revenue of ~₹15,000 crore by FY26, far exceeding what the consumer line could achieve.
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🔹 Key Accelerator: Huaqin Joint Venture
- Approved JV with Huaqin, a leading global ODM.
- Benefits:
- Access to design expertise and advanced tooling.
- Stronger component integration.
- Increased attractiveness to Chinese brands needing local production without large plants.
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🔹 Current Strategy
- Focus on contract manufacturing, not retail marketing.
- Expanding into components:
- Displays
- Camera modules
- Plastics
- Goal: Improve margins and reduce import dependence.
- The Micromax brand still exists but plays only a minor role.
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🔹 Why the Move Works
- Consumer phones: Highly competitive, low-margin business.
- Manufacturing: Offers steadier demand, policy support, and long-term growth potential.
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⚠️ Risks
- Heavy dependence on big clients.
- Missing PLI targets could hurt performance.
- Margins remain thin unless ODM design capabilities expand further.
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🔹 The Short Version
Micromax has shifted from selling phones to building them for others.
It is now positioning itself as a major Indian electronics manufacturer, moving beyond its consumer brand legacy.
🔹 Rise and Decline
- Peak years: 2014–2016, when Micromax was a leading player in India’s phone market.
- Decline: Lost ground as Chinese brands entered with faster refresh cycles and stronger supply chains.
- By 2021: Market share had shrunk to almost nothing, making consumer competition unsustainable.
---
🔹 Strategic Pivot
- Shifted focus to manufacturing via its arm Bhagwati Products Ltd.
- Move aligned with:
- India’s PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) scheme for local electronics.
- Global China+1 strategy, as brands sought Indian output to reduce import duties and meet government rules.
- Micromax rebuilt itself around factories, supply chain depth, and ODM-style work.
---
🔹 Bhagwati Products Ltd.
- Manufactures phones, tablets, and storage devices for multiple global brands.
- Reported clients include Vivo, Oppo, OnePlus, Lenovo, Acer, and others.
- Scale: Millions of units per month, with output rising steadily.
- Targets: Revenue of ~₹15,000 crore by FY26, far exceeding what the consumer line could achieve.
---
🔹 Key Accelerator: Huaqin Joint Venture
- Approved JV with Huaqin, a leading global ODM.
- Benefits:
- Access to design expertise and advanced tooling.
- Stronger component integration.
- Increased attractiveness to Chinese brands needing local production without large plants.
---
🔹 Current Strategy
- Focus on contract manufacturing, not retail marketing.
- Expanding into components:
- Displays
- Camera modules
- Plastics
- Goal: Improve margins and reduce import dependence.
- The Micromax brand still exists but plays only a minor role.
---
🔹 Why the Move Works
- Consumer phones: Highly competitive, low-margin business.
- Manufacturing: Offers steadier demand, policy support, and long-term growth potential.
---
⚠️ Risks
- Heavy dependence on big clients.
- Missing PLI targets could hurt performance.
- Margins remain thin unless ODM design capabilities expand further.
---
🔹 The Short Version
Micromax has shifted from selling phones to building them for others.
It is now positioning itself as a major Indian electronics manufacturer, moving beyond its consumer brand legacy.
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Tech Office : Updates & Tech News ~1
Valve's New Hardware Launch
The Steam Machine (2026)
This is a compact, console-like mini-PC designed to bring a high-performance Steam OS experience to a living room or desktop setup. Nicknamed the "Steam Cube," its primary goal is to run any game on Steam at 4K 60fps with the help of FSR upscaling, delivering roughly 6x the performance of the Steam Deck.
Performance & Specifications:
* CPU: 6-core AMD Zen 4-based processor (up to 4.8 GHz).
* GPU: Discrete 8GB VRAM GPU, with performance compared to a Radeon 7600 XT.
* RAM: 16GB user-replaceable SODIMM memory.
* Storage: Comes with a 2230 M.2 SSD, but is easily user-upgradable to a larger 2280 M.2 drive.
Design and Features:
* Form Factor: An extremely compact ~3.5-liter cube-like chassis.
* Customization: Features a swappable magnetic faceplate (Valve will provide CAD files for custom 3D printing) and a programmable front RGB light bar that can show download progress.
* Cooling: A single, large 120mm fan keeps the system remarkably quiet, running at only 28-30 dB under full load.
* Power: A 300W power supply is integrated into the chassis, so there is no external power brick.
Connectivity & I/O:
* Front: 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, MicroSD slot.
* Rear: 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB-C (10Gbps), Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4.
* Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, and a dedicated antenna for a low-latency connection with the new Steam Controller.
Software & Release:
The machine runs Steam OS and includes console-like features such as quick suspend/resume and HDMI CEC control. It is planned for a Q1 2026 release and will be priced like a PC, not a subsidized console, with estimates in the $650-$800 range.
This is a compact, console-like mini-PC designed to bring a high-performance Steam OS experience to a living room or desktop setup. Nicknamed the "Steam Cube," its primary goal is to run any game on Steam at 4K 60fps with the help of FSR upscaling, delivering roughly 6x the performance of the Steam Deck.
Performance & Specifications:
* CPU: 6-core AMD Zen 4-based processor (up to 4.8 GHz).
* GPU: Discrete 8GB VRAM GPU, with performance compared to a Radeon 7600 XT.
* RAM: 16GB user-replaceable SODIMM memory.
* Storage: Comes with a 2230 M.2 SSD, but is easily user-upgradable to a larger 2280 M.2 drive.
Design and Features:
* Form Factor: An extremely compact ~3.5-liter cube-like chassis.
* Customization: Features a swappable magnetic faceplate (Valve will provide CAD files for custom 3D printing) and a programmable front RGB light bar that can show download progress.
* Cooling: A single, large 120mm fan keeps the system remarkably quiet, running at only 28-30 dB under full load.
* Power: A 300W power supply is integrated into the chassis, so there is no external power brick.
Connectivity & I/O:
* Front: 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, MicroSD slot.
* Rear: 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB-C (10Gbps), Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4.
* Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, and a dedicated antenna for a low-latency connection with the new Steam Controller.
Software & Release:
The machine runs Steam OS and includes console-like features such as quick suspend/resume and HDMI CEC control. It is planned for a Q1 2026 release and will be priced like a PC, not a subsidized console, with estimates in the $650-$800 range.
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