8INDIAREVIEWJUNE, 2025DASSAULT, TATA TO BUILD RAFALE FIGHTER FUSELAGE IN INDIARegarding Production Transfer Agreements, Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems have signed four agreements for the manufacture of Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage components for the Indian and worldwide markets.With this, Tata Advanced Systems will sit down a major aerospace manufacturing activity in India and global supply chains. Further, Tata Advanced Systems will set up a production plant in Hyderabad for the manufacture of critical structural sections of the Rafale, including rear fuselage lateral shells, rear section complete, central fuselage, and front section.Eric Trappier, Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation said, "For the first time, Rafale fuselages will be produced outside France. This is a decisive step in strengthening our supply chain in India. Thanks to the expansion of our local partners, including TASL, one of the major players in the Indian aerospace industry, this supply chain will contribute to the successful ramp-up of the Rafale and, with our support, will meet our quality and competitiveness requirements".Dassault Aviation considers the plant a major investment in India's aerospace infrastructure and high-precision manufacturing capabilities. Production shall commence in the year 2028, with the facility aspiring to deliver up to two complete fuselages monthly, which will help India find its equilibrium in the aerospace sector globally."This partnership marks a significant step in India's aerospace journey. The production of the complete Rafale fuselage in India underscores the deepening trust in Tata Advanced Systems' capabilities and the strength of our collaboration with Dassault Aviation", said Sukaran Singh, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Advanced Systems."It also reflects the remarkable progress India has made in establishing a modern, robust aerospace manufacturing ecosystem that can support global platforms", he added.Dassault Aviation stated, "The signing of these contracts reflects Dassault Aviation's strong commitment to India's `Make in India' and AtmaNirbhar initiatives. This partnership aims to strengthen India's position as a key player in the global aerospace supply chain while supporting its goal of greater economic self-reliance". IMRTecno, a mid-range smartphone brand under Transsion, recognizes that availability of locally manufactured electronics components is essential to helping foster innovation in India and keeping it sustainable over the long term.In this vision, Under the Central government Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) 2.0 Tecno partnered with a local contract manufacturer, Dixon Technologies, to build a domestic electronics components ecosystem together.The ECMS Scheme has budget framework of over 23,000 crores and objective of stimulating local production of sub-assemblies and major components like display units, camera modules, Li-ion cells, passive and multilayered PCBs etc. According to Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, over 70 applications have been received in this regard, of which a very good proportion belong to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).Managing Director of Dixon Technologies Atul Lall recently confirmed to analysts in the earnings call that the JV partnership with Transsion will take domestic manufacturing further. Meanwhile, Tecno is involved in localizing AI capabilities to enhance smartphone design and user experience.He said, "We are emphasising profitability and volume at the same time. Backed by a strong global supply chain, we are aiming at further cost efficiency, and we will launch smartphones across all price points, including a 80,000 Tecno device".To further this innovation, Tecno has set up a new R&D center in Noida with about 60 engineers working on AI features and regional product designs for India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Talapatra added that Tecno is aiming for 200% growth year on year in the 15,000 to 20,000 5G smartphone segment, driven primarily by rising demand in rural markets.Transsion operates three brands in India: iTel (budget), Tecno (mid-range), and Infinix (premium), addressing diverse consumer segments across the country. Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, Tecno India, "The electronic components manufacturing scheme supports local innovation, which is critical to our long-term success in India. We plan to continue to expand our local research & development and production capabilities to tailor our products to the needs of Indian consumers"."We are strategically intensifying our focus on the 15,000 to 20,000 smartphone segment, which is currently the fastest-growing category in India, to cater to consumers seeking premium features at accessible prices. The demand for affordable yet feature-rich 5G phones is also growing rapidly in tier-2 and tier-3 cities", he added. IMRTOP STORIESTECNO INDIA, DIXON PARTNER TO BUILD COMPONENTS, BOOST R&D
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