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## Blogs
- [BESS EPC in India: Project Lifecycle from Design to Commissioning](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/bess-epc-india-project-lifecycle/): In India, BESS EPC is becoming increasingly important for utility-scale renewable energy projects, commercial and industrial facilities, and grid operators seeking to manage peak demand, integrate solar and wind power, and improve grid reliability.
- [BESS Fire Safety and Standards in India: UL 9540A, IEC 62933 and CEA Rules](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/bess-fire-safety-standards-india/): A robust BESS fire safety strategy must address prevention, detection, containment, emergency response, and safe shutdown. No single certificate or fire suppression system can address all these risks.
- [Pumped Hydro vs Battery Storage: Which Is Right for India’s Grid?](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/pumped-hydro-vs-battery-storage-india/): Two technologies are central to this challenge: pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Both can balance supply and demand, but they differ in cost, deployment time, storage duration, land requirements, and long-term performance.
- [Solar Panel Battery: Types, Sizing and Cost](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/solar-panel-battery-types-sizing-cost/): Choosing the right solar panel battery can help you store excess solar energy, reduce reliance on the electricity grid, and keep essential appliances running during power cuts. The best battery depends on your daily electricity use, the appliances you need to power, your solar system size, and your budget.
- [Battery Storage for Industries: A C&I BESS Guide for Indian Manufacturers](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/industrial-battery-storage-india/): For Indian manufacturers, battery storage can help manage peak demand, increase the use of rooftop solar, reduce reliance on diesel generators in suitable applications, and improve energy resilience. However, the financial benefits depend on the facility's electricity tariff, load profile, operating schedule, and storage requirements.
- [Residential Battery Energy Storage Systems in India: Sizing and Costs](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/residential-battery-storage-india-sizing-costs/): Residential battery energy storage systems help Indian homeowners store electricity for use during power cuts, at night, or when solar panels are not generating enough power. The right system size depends on household consumption, backup requirements, inverter capacity, battery chemistry, and whether the home already has rooftop solar.
- [Solar Plus Storage, FDRE and RTC Power: How Hybrid Projects Use BESS](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/solar-plus-storage-fdre-rtc-power-bess/): Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) help bridge this gap. By storing surplus electricity and releasing it when needed, batteries make solar-plus-storage projects more flexible and support renewable power models such as Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) and Round-the-Clock (RTC) power.
- [Wind-Solar Hybrid with BESS: A Solution for Manufacturers](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/wind-solar-hybrid-bess-manufacturers/): A wind-solar hybrid system integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) offers another approach. By combining wind power, solar energy, and battery storage, manufacturers can build a more flexible energy supply that better matches their production requirements.
- [Solar Battery Storage Systems for Commercial and Industrial Users](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/solar-battery-storage-commercial-industrial/): Solar battery storage systems help bridge this gap by storing electricity when it is available and supplying it when demand increases or solar generation falls. For commercial and industrial (C&I) users, the right system can improve solar self-consumption, manage peak demand, support backup power, and provide greater control over energy costs.
- [Lithium-Ion Battery Plant in India: Investment, Process and Equipment](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/lithium-ion-battery-plant-india/): India's growing electric vehicle market, renewable energy projects, and demand for reliable energy storage are creating opportunities for lithium-ion battery manufacturing. For entrepreneurs and industrial investors, setting up a lithium-ion battery plant in India can be a long-term business opportunity, provided the project has the right technology, production capacity, and customer base.
- [Grid-Scale Battery Storage Applications: Peak Shifting, Frequency Regulation and More](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/grid-scale-battery-storage-applications/): Grid-scale battery storage is becoming an important part of modern electricity systems. As electricity demand grows and renewable energy sources become more common, utilities need flexible ways to balance supply and demand, maintain grid stability, and deliver power when consumers need it most.
- [Lithium Battery Manufacturers in India: Top Players, Capacity and What to Look For](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/lithium-battery-manufacturers-india/): The following guide covers the leading lithium battery manufacturers in India, their manufacturing capabilities, and the factors businesses should evaluate before selecting a supplier. It distinguishes cell manufacturers from battery pack makers, since the two serve different needs.
- [Battery Cell Manufacturing in India: PLI-ACC, Gigafactories and Localisation of BESS](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/india-battery-cell-manufacturing-pli-acc-bess/): India's battery manufacturing industry is entering a critical phase. Government incentives, investments in gigafactories, rising renewable energy capacity, and growing demand for grid-scale storage are creating opportunities across the battery value chain. Yet the gap between announced manufacturing capacity and operational cell production remains a major challenge.
- [CEA’s Energy Storage Mandate for Solar and Wind Projects: What It Means for Developers](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/cea-energy-storage-mandate-solar-wind/): That shift is reflected in the Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) latest proposal to make co-located energy storage mandatory for new ground-mounted solar and onshore wind projects.
- [Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for BESS in India: Tranches, Eligibility and Impact](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/vgf-bess-india/): India is using Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to make Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) more commercially viable and accelerate their deployment alongside renewable energy.
- [BESS Manufacturers in India: Cell Makers, Integrators and Component Suppliers](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/bess-manufacturers-india/): This distinction matters when evaluating BESS manufacturers in India. A company that assembles a containerized BESS is not necessarily making the battery cells inside it.
- [BESS Business Models in India: Capacity Tariffs, Energy Arbitrage and Ancillary Revenue](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/bess-business-models-india/): That creates an important distinction between winning a BESS tender and building a financially durable BESS business.
- [India’s Energy Storage Market Outlook: Capacity Targets and Opportunities to 2032](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/india-energy-storage-market-outlook-2032/): India's energy storage market is moving from a policy-led concept to a critical part of the power system. Rapid solar and wind additions, rising peak demand, and the need to shift renewable electricity into evening hours are creating a large and increasingly visible market for batteries and pumped storage.
- [LFP Battery Pack: Design, Assembly and Manufacturing](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/lfp-battery-pack-design-assembly-manufacturing/): Lithium iron phosphate chemistry is generally more thermally stable than several other lithium-ion chemistries. That does not make an LFP battery inherently risk-free, however. Proper electrical protection, thermal design, mechanical construction, and manufacturing controls are still essential.
- [Solid-State Batteries: Will They Ever Reach Grid Storage?](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/solid-state-batteries-grid-storage/): Yes, solid-state batteries could eventually become part of the grid storage market. But they are unlikely to replace today's lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries anytime soon.
- [Flow Batteries in India: Vanadium Redox and Where They Fit](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/flow-batteries-india-vanadium-redox/): Vanadium redox flow batteries, or VRFBs, are attracting attention as a potential long-duration energy storage technology. Their architecture is fundamentally different from lithium-ion batteries. Instead of storing energy primarily within solid electrodes, VRFBs store energy in liquid vanadium electrolytes held in external tanks.
- [Sodium-Ion vs Lithium-Ion Batteries: Which Wins for Stationary Storage?](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/sodium-ion-vs-lithium-ion-batteries/): But sodium-ion batteries are becoming a serious alternative, particularly where cost, safety, cold-weather performance, and reduced dependence on lithium and other constrained materials matter more than compact size.
- [Sodium-Ion Batteries: Cost, Cycle Life & Grid Storage](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/sodium-ion-battery-cost-cycle-life-grid-storage/): Sodium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries that use sodium ions instead of lithium ions to store and release energy. The technology works on a principle similar to lithium-ion batteries, but it relies on sodium, a more abundant and widely available element.
- [What Is a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Battery?](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/lifepo4-battery-how-it-works-pros-cons-uses/): A lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) battery is a type of rechargeable lithium-ion battery that uses lithium iron phosphate as the cathode material. It is known for its long cycle life, strong thermal stability, relatively high safety, and consistent performance.
- [LFP vs NMC vs Sodium-Ion: Which Battery Chemistry Is Best for Grid Storage in India?](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/lfp-vs-nmc-vs-sodium-ion-grid-storage-india/): For most grid-scale projects in India today, LFP is the strongest all-around choice. NMC remains useful where energy density and compact system design matter more than cost and long-term cycling economics. Sodium-ion is the most interesting emerging alternative, particularly for applications where supply-chain diversification, temperature performance, and reduced dependence on lithium are important.
- [BESS Degradation, Augmentation and O&M: Maximising Battery Life](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/bess-degradation-augmentation-om/): Over its operating life, a BESS gradually loses usable capacity and may experience changes in efficiency, power capability and thermal performance. Left unmanaged, this degradation can reduce revenue, affect contractual performance and shorten the economically useful life of the project.
- [Transformers and Electrical Balance of Plant for BESS Sites](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/transformers-electrical-balance-of-plant-bess/): Transformers and the electrical balance of plant (eBoP) are central to that infrastructure. They manage voltage conversion, power distribution, protection, isolation, metering, and grid interconnection across the site.
- [Battery Cooling Systems: Air vs. Liquid Cooling for BESS](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/bess-air-vs-liquid-cooling/): For many BESS projects, the choice comes down to air cooling vs. liquid cooling. Air cooling is simpler and often more economical for smaller or lower-density systems. Liquid cooling offers better temperature control and heat removal, making it increasingly attractive for high-density and large-scale deployments.
- [BESS Container Design and Manufacturing: Enclosures, Cooling and Compliance](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/bess-container-design-manufacturing/): A well-designed BESS container brings these elements together as one integrated system rather than treating the enclosure as a simple housing.
- [Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/battery-management-system-electric-vehicles/): This is where a Battery Management System (BMS) becomes essential.
- [BESS Procurement Checklist: How to Evaluate Suppliers and Write an RFQ](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/bess-procurement-checklist-rfq/): A good BESS procurement process does more than identify the supplier with the lowest bid.
- [BESS Components Explained: Cells, BMS, PCS, EMS and Balance of Plant](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/bess-components-explained/): The main BESS components are battery cells, the battery management system (BMS), power conversion system (PCS), energy management system (EMS), and balance of plant (BoP). Each has a distinct role, but they must work together for the system to operate safely and efficiently.
- [Battery Management System (BMS): Architecture, Functions and How It Works](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/battery-management-system-architecture-functions/): A Battery Management System (BMS) is the control layer that keeps a rechargeable battery pack safe, efficient, and reliable. It monitors battery conditions, manages charging and discharging, estimates the battery's state, and protects cells from operating outside safe limits.
- [How to Size a BESS: MW vs MWh, C-Rate, Duration and Depth of Discharge](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/bess-sizing-mw-mwh-c-rate-duration/): Sizing a battery energy storage system (BESS) starts with a simple distinction: MW tells you how much power the battery can deliver, while MWh tells you how much energy it can store.
- [BESS Cost in India (2026): Price per kWh, per MW and What Drives It](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/bess-cost-india/): That means you cannot meaningfully calculate BESS cost from MW alone without knowing the storage duration.
- [What Is a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)?](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/bess/bess-india-guide/): A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) stores electricity in batteries and releases it when power is needed. Unlike a conventional generator, a BESS does not generate electricity. It shifts electricity across time, helping the grid use power when and where it is most valuable.
- [Why Chip Lead Times Are a BOM Risk Again in 2026](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/electronics/chip-lead-times-component-allocation/): Electronics procurement in 2026 is less about finding out whether there is a "chip shortage" and more about identifying which exact components are exposed.
- [Understanding ASME Section VIII and PED Compliance](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/capital-goods/asme-section-viii-ped-compliance-pressure-vessels/): Pressure vessels and heat exchangers must meet strict requirements for design, fabrication, inspection, and testing. Two important regulatory frameworks used in international projects are the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII and the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU.
- [Why Swiss-Type Turning Works for Small Precision Parts](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/precision-manufacturing/swiss-type-turning-high-volume-precision-parts/): Swiss-type turning addresses many of these challenges by supporting the machining of small-diameter parts with high precision and repeatability. The process is widely used for components that require tight tolerances, intricate features, and consistent production across large quantities.
- [Zinc & Aluminum Price Trends 2026: A Sourcing Guide for Indian Manufacturers](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/commodities/zinc-aluminum-price-trends-2026-india/): For Indian manufacturers, zinc and aluminum prices in 2026 have become less about predicting the next monthly move and more about managing volatility intelligently.
- [ERP vs MES for Manufacturers: Choosing the Right Software Stack](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/product-and-technology/erp-vs-mes-manufacturing/): For manufacturers, ERP and MES are often treated as competing systems. In practice, they solve different problems.
- [Renewable Energy Evacuation Infrastructure: Towers, Conductors & Substation Structures](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/energy-transition/renewable-energy-evacuation-infrastructure/): Renewable energy projects can generate electricity efficiently, but getting that power from the generation site to the grid requires reliable evacuation infrastructure. Wind farms, solar parks, hybrid projects, and battery-backed renewable plants often operate in remote areas where existing transmission capacity may be limited.
- [India’s Drone & UAV Manufacturing Ecosystem: Components, PLI, and Sourcing](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/aerospace-and-defence/india-drone-uav-manufacturing-ecosystem/): India's drone and UAV manufacturing sector has moved beyond assembling finished aircraft. The ecosystem is increasingly focused on domestic components, electronics, propulsion, batteries, sensors, flight-control systems, software, and specialised payloads.
- [ODM vs EMS vs JDM: Choosing the Right Manufacturing Partner Model for Electronics Brands](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/electronics/odm-vs-ems-vs-jdm-electronics-manufacturing/): Three models come up frequently: ODM, EMS, and JDM.
- [Copper Price Volatility 2026: Impact on Electrical & EV Component Manufacturers](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/commodities/copper-price-volatility-electrical-ev-component-manufacturers/): In September 2026, copper prices reached record levels internationally. LME three-month copper recently traded near $14,700 per metric tonne, while MCX copper in India was around ₹1,379 per kg on September 11.
- [Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis: Preventing Assembly Failures in Precision Builds](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/precision-manufacturing/tolerance-stack-up-analysis/): Tolerance stack-up analysis is the process of evaluating how individual part tolerances combine within an assembly. Even when every component falls within its specified tolerance, the final assembly can still have excessive variation.
- [Real-Time Production Visibility Dashboards vs Weekly Status Calls](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/product-and-technology/real-time-production-dashboards-vs-weekly-calls/): When production teams rely on weekly status calls, important changes can sit unnoticed for days. A real-time production visibility dashboard gives operations, plant managers, and leadership a shared view of what is happening now, helping teams spot delays, bottlenecks, and exceptions before they become larger problems.
- [Static Equipment Buyer’s Guide: Vessels, Columns, Drums & Separators for Process Plants](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/capital-goods/static-equipment-buyers-guide/): Static equipment forms the backbone of many process plants. Unlike pumps, compressors, and other rotating machinery, these assets generally have no moving parts. They provide the space and operating conditions needed for storage, separation, reaction, distillation, and other process operations.
- [Critical Minerals & Rare Earth Magnets for Clean Energy: India’s Supply Chain Roadmap](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/energy-transition/india-critical-minerals-rare-earth-magnets/): Critical minerals such as lithium, graphite, cobalt, nickel and rare earth elements sit at the foundation of modern energy and manufacturing systems. Among them, rare earth elements have a particularly important role in high-performance permanent magnets used in electric motors, wind turbines, industrial equipment, electronics, aerospace and defence.
- [IT Hardware Localization: How Laptop, Tablet & PC Brands Are Building in India](https://www.zetwerk.com/blog/electronics/it-hardware-localization-india/): India’s IT hardware market is entering a new phase. Laptop and PC brands are no longer looking at the country only as a large consumer market. They are increasingly treating India as a manufacturing and supply-chain base.

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- [India Has a Golden Opportunity to Capture U.S. Business From China](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=2750): When President Trump opened his first trade war on China in 2018, a company called Zetwerk was just beginning to connect global customers with Indian suppliers of things like sheet metal and precision parts.Today, it has a network of more than 10,000 suppliers and seven of its own electronics factories. Its latest facility, making parts for washing machines and other appliances, opened in March.
- [Zetwerk, SMILE to launch three IT hardware factories in India](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=2163): BENGALURU: Contract manufacturing marketplace Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses has entered into a partnership with SMILE Electronics, an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company, to launch three factories for IT hardware production in India.
- [Trends in Metal Trading for 2025 and Beyond](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1961): Harish: Welcome, Venkatesh! Thanks for joining us today to talk about the future of metal trading. As we look toward 2025, a lot is changing in the industry. To kick things off, what in your opinion drives the biggest changes in the metal trading landscape?
- [How small factories are powering Zetwerk](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1745): Spacenex Aero Pvt. Ltd’s name was inspired by SpaceX—the Elon Musk-founded company that designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. But unlike SpaceX, Spacenex isn’t widely known. It is a mid-sized contract manufacturing company in Bengaluru, which till two years back, could mostly make and test aerospace and defence components. Parts of cockpits; thermal equipment; rocket launchers; night vision lenses; heat sinks, and night vision cameras, among others.
- [Zetwerk charts ₹1,000 crore game plan for electronics manufacturing](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1736): Manufacturing services provider Zetwork will invest around ₹1,000 crore to ramp up its production capabilities for laptops, servers, smartphones, hearables, televisions, and telecom equipment. With a sharp focus on competition, it is aiming to challenge electronics manufacturing services providers in the Indian and exports markets, primarily targeting the US.
- [ZETWERK appoints industry leaders to enhance electronics manufacturing growth](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1731): ZETWERK Manufacturing Businesses, a global contract manufacturing leader, has bolstered its electronics manufacturing services (EMS) division leadership with several key appointments.
- [Zetwerk co-founders on building a global manufacturing powerhouse out of India](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1727): Speaking at TechSparks 2024, Zetwerks Co-founders Amrit Acharya and Srinath Ramakkrushnan talk about the company’s vision to boost India’s manufacturing economy and challenge Chinese industry.
- [Zetwerk Launches Proprietary Operating Systems to Enhance Boost in Manufacturing](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1566): Zetwerk has developed two proprietary operating systems, the Zetwerk Order Management System (ZOS) and the Zetwerk Integrated Supply Operations (ZISO), improves operational efficiency in contract manufacturing. These systems help streamline processes such as managing lead times, tracking customer inquiries, and optimizing the supply chain. ZOS, for instance, can analyze engineering drawings, provide real-time price updates, and manage orders from procurement to delivery. This technology has significantly reduced costs and improved delivery times, enhancing Zetwerk’s ability to scale rapidly while maintaining quality compliance across industries like oil and gas, infrastructure, and consumer electronics
- [Zetwerk looks to pump Rs 500 crore in renewables](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1563): Zetwerk plans to invest ₹500 crore over the next two years to enhance its renewable energy manufacturing capabilities. Cofounder and COO Srinath Ramakkrushnan revealed that the investment will be a mix of debt and equity based on the company's balance sheet. Zetwerk aims to grow in solar and offshore wind, focusing on the US and Europe.
- [Zetwerk Secures Major ₹2,500 Crore Solar Module Order for NTPC’s Khavda Project](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1560): Zetwerk Manufacturing has secured a significant order from NTPC Renewables to supply 1,515 megawatt peak (MWp) of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules for NTPC’s 1.2 gigawatt Khavda Solar Project in Gujarat. This order, valued at around ₹2,000 to ₹2,500 crore, is four times larger than a previous order from NTPC in 2023. The modules, which will be fully made in India and compliant with the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), are expected to be delivered within 210 days. This deal strengthens Zetwerk's role in India’s renewable energy push and underscores its commitment to advancing domestic solar manufacturing capabilities​
- [Zetwerk Expands Global Footprint, Contributing to India’s Economy Goals](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1556): Zetwerk is rapidly positioning itself as a global manufacturing powerhouse, leveraging its expertise in contract manufacturing to support India's goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy. Co-founders Amrit Acharya and Srinath Ramakkrushnan highlighted how the company has grown significantly, particularly in the renewables sector, which now accounts for 40% of their revenue. Zetwerk has also expanded its international presence, with a third of its revenue coming from the US, driven by the "China Plus One" strategy. The company is focused on building a robust manufacturing ecosystem in India while capitalizing on global opportunities​
- [Indo-US Partnership in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1553): India and the US stand to benefit greatly from a formalized partnership in electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM), which could boost trade, create jobs, and diversify global supply chains. India’s ESDM market is expected to grow from $155 billion today to $350 billion by 2027, while the US remains a leader in global value chains for electronics. A bilateral pact could leverage the strengths of both nations, foster innovation, and reduce reliance on single-geography supply chains. Key areas of collaboration would include trade facilitation, R&D investment, and aligning regulatory frameworks to enhance competitiveness and resilience in the global electronics industry.
- [Zetwerk Welcomes Former Royal Enfield CEO Vinod Kumar Dasari to Board](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1550): Zetwerk has welcomed Vinod Kumar Dasari, former CEO of Royal Enfield, to its board of directors. With a wealth of experience in the manufacturing industry, Dasari will provide strategic guidance as the company ventures into new markets. His addition to the board, effective from July 1, is expected to accelerate Zetwerk's growth trajectory and enhance its innovation within the contract manufacturing sector.
- [Zetwerk and SMILE Electronics Unite to Boost IT Hardware Manufacturing in India](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1546): Zetwerk Manufacturing and SMILE Electronics have partnered to establish three advanced IT hardware factories in India. The first facility, located in Devanahalli near Bengaluru, will feature fully automated production lines for assembling, testing, and packing IT hardware like desktops, laptops, and energy meters. Two additional factories are planned for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. This collaboration aims to boost India’s electronics manufacturing capabilities, supporting the country's "Make in India" initiative and contributing to job creation and technological advancement​
- [Closing the Skills Gap in India’s Growing Semiconductor and Electronics Sectors](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1542): India’s semiconductor and electronics manufacturing sectors are rapidly growing but face a critical shortage of skilled workers, particularly in engineering, shop-floor management, and purchasing. While the demand for skilled labor is increasing, the industry only fills about 60% of its needs. This shortage is particularly acute among fresh graduates, prompting calls for greater collaboration between industry and educational institutions. Initiatives such as campus research centers, curriculum redesign, and flexible work options are suggested to help bridge the gap. The electronics manufacturing sector, although facing similar challenges, has shown better momentum and growth.
- [Zetwerk ranked among top 100 most valuable brands in India by brand finance](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1486): Zetwerk has been ranked among the top 100 most valuable brands in India for 2024 by Brand Finance, securing the 64th position overall and 2nd within the engineering category. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to excellence in cost, time, and quality, as well as its strategic investments in brand building. Amrit Acharya, co-founder, and CEO of Zetwerk, attributed this achievement to their focus on innovation, customer service, and a talented workforce. David Haigh, founder and CEO of Brand Finance, emphasized Zetwerk's strong brand positioning and resilience amidst global economic challenges, noting the significant financial benefits of effective marketing and customer trust.
- [Radhika P: Steering Pinaka Aerospace to greater heights in the defense sector](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1488): After 17 successful years as a scientist with DRDO, Radhika P founded Pinaka Aerospace in 2007 to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical solutions in India’s defense and aerospace sectors. Radhika's journey began with a BSc in Hyderabad and an MSc in Computer Science in Mysuru, leading to her role in DRDO where she worked on electronic warfare and communication intelligence systems. Her entrepreneurial venture, Despite challenges such as high entry barriers and funding difficulties, Pinaka Aerospace has thrived, providing vital solutions for national defense.
- [Zetwerk prioritizes comprehensive worker training to enhance skills and foster continuous improvement](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1490): Zetwerk emphasizes the continuous training of shop-floor workers in areas such as manpower management, conflict resolution, mass communication, and basic computer skills, according to co-founder Rahul Sharma. The company promotes cross-training and offers well-structured, ongoing training to support skill development and continuous improvement within its workforce.
- [Zetwerk’s Josh Foulger urges government to open up mobile phone PLI scheme](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1485): Josh Foulger, president of Zetwerk Electronics, has called on the Indian government to eliminate restrictions on the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile phones to attract more companies in the Android smartphone sector. He noted that the current PLI scheme has limited growth opportunities, particularly for Android phone manufacturers, and advocated for a more open approach similar to the revamped PLI plan for IT hardware. Foulger emphasized the need for backward and forward integration in the PLI scheme to foster greater participation and growth in the industry.
- [IndiGo promoter Rakesh Gangwal invests $20 million capital in Zetwerk](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1294): Unicorn startup Zetwerk on Thursday said it has received $20 million (about Rs 165 crore) investment from IndiGo Airline promoter Rakesh Gangwal.
- [Zetwerk appoints ex-Bharat FIH executive Josh Foulger as President of Electronics biz](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1293): "The world of consumer electronics and overall ESDM (Electronics Systems Design and Manufacturing) is undergoing a paradigm shift, and India is already playing a pivotal role. The country is building new supply chains in every electronics category to integrate with domestic and Global Value Chains, and Zetwerk is aiming to be among the top 3 manufacturers in India,” Mr Foulger said.
- [Zetwerk to supply solar modules to NTPC-REL](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1291): Zetwerk Manufacturing on Thursday said it has entered into an agreement with NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (REL) for supply of solar photovoltaic modules of 375 MW capacity for Bhuj solar project.
- [Zetwerk Raises INR 100 Cr In Debt Funding](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1285): B2B contract manufacturing marketplace Zetwerk reportedly raised INR 100 Cr in debt funding from the likes of Edelweiss Group, along with one more fund and multiple high net-worth individuals (HNIs).
- [Zetwerk secures order from Indian Oil for 1,400+ EV chargers](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1297): Zetwerk on Thursday said it secured an order with Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) to set up morethan 1,400 EV fast chargers across India through competitive bidding.
- [Manufacturing unicorn Zetwerk aims to build global manufacturing supply chain](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=722): Srinath Ramakkrushnan, Co-Founder of Zetwerk
- [Zetwerk Recognised As India’s Best Workplaces For Manufacturing](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=717): Bangalore: Zetwerk Manufacturing, a global source of manufacturing across industrial and consumer products, announced that it has been recognised as one of India’s Best Workplaces for Manufacturing 2023, by the Great Place To Work (GPTW) Institute. The recognition is based on an assessment of employee ratings of their workplace culture, including the level of fairness at workplace and camaraderie between employees. Zetwerk has been featured in the list of top 25 workplaces in manufacturing.
- [Germ of an idea: How Zetwerk pivoted to write its Make in India story](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1631): Note to Readers: Germ of an Idea is a series about the entrepreneurial idea — how it was conceived, shaped and launched, detailing the early days filled with uncertainty and apprehension, the bold steps taken and the eventual success. The series hopes to inspire thousands of potential Indian entrepreneurs who are on the cusp of starting up or have ventured recently or are in schools and colleges dreaming of turning founders
- [Rahul Sharma: The Ideator](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1630): Rahul Sharma, co-founder, Zetwerk, began his career as an engineer but was soon enticed by the startup ecosystem
- [PLI not a permanent policy feature: Rajeev Chandrasekhar](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1629): The minister, at the Mint-Zetwerk Smart Manufacturing Summit 2023, said the PLI should not be thought of as a permanent solution.
- [Centre planning to reform patent laws](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1628): “We are looking to improvise on the patent laws so that we can invite more R&D, more research, more innovation to India,” Goyal said at the ‘Mint Zetwerk Smart Manufacturing Summit 2023 on Thursday.
- [Government gearing up to introduce new speed limits: Nitin Gadkari](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1627): Lower limits on new highways meant for travel at higher speeds pose challenges for commuters, Gadkari said at the Mint Zetwerk Smart Manufacturing Summit 2023 on Thursday.
- [Shift  in  production  ecosystem  to  boost efficiency](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1626): Industry executives said that component manufacturing through government incentive schemes would help India become self-reliant and an alternative to China for global supply chains
- [Spotlight on sustainable and smart manufacturing in India](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1625): Smart manufacturing summit focuses on making the nation the world’s factory
- [Inside Zetwerk’s ambition of becoming a global manufacturer](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1624): Over the last five years, manufacturing services firm Zetwerk has leveraged niche opportunities to grow its revenues 310 times. Now it is finetuning its business model to look beyond India
- [The ‘Gig’ Factor in Zetwerk’s Growth](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1623): The manufacturing unicorn employs people from diverse backgrounds to bring in fresh perspectives
- [Insights into the HR strategy of a manufacturing unicorn](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1622): The India-based company is a manufacturing partner for aerial vehicles, defence systems, aircraft parts, rocket casings, and other critical components. The five-year old company currently has a workforce of about 2,200 employees across India, US, Singapore and UAE.
- [Zetwerk is executing railway projects across domains: Co-founder](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1621): In an interview to ET Infra, Vishal Chaudhary, Co-founder, Zetwerk talks about the company's future outlook, engagement with L&T and capex plans
- [Leveraging data for autonomous procurement](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1620): In contemporary logistics, data-driven procurement plays a crucial role. By utilizing data and analytical tools, companies can make well-informed choices while procuring logistics services. This, in turn, leads to enhanced efficiency, better transparency, and lower expenses.
- [OPINION: Energy independence and indigenizing renewable energy](https://www.zetwerk.com/?p=1619): The government must establish regulations supporting the domestic production of renewable equipment, offer finacial incentives to regional producers, and create a robust supply chain.