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Monday 15 June 2026
The great chip bazaar: India's fragmented fight to build a tech empire
Tata Electronics' planned US$11 billion semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat, has become the anchor of India's front-end chip manufacturing ambitions. The project, supported by technology from Taiwan's PSMC, has also drawn a strategic partnership with Dutch lithography equipment supplier ASML.
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Friday 12 June 2026
Asus begins local gaming laptop production in India

Asus has announced plans to begin making gaming laptops in India this financial year — a move that could reshape supply chains, pricing, and availability in one of the world's fastest-growing PC markets. The shift underscores a broader trend of global technology brands localizing manufacturing to deepen market reach and reduce import dependence, according to the Hindu Business Line.

Friday 12 June 2026
Korean battery equipment makers expand India push as EV supply chain globalizes
From SK On-linked exports to Tata Agratas buildouts, South Korean equipment suppliers are increasingly supplying full battery production lines in India as the market shifts from planning to early-stage manufacturing.
Friday 12 June 2026
Official think tank lays out 2035 roadmap to reduce India's reliance on imported chips
India's official think tank NITI Aayog has outlined a 2035 roadmap for India to become a more central part of the global semiconductor industry, warning that continued reliance on imports leaves the country exposed to cost, supply, and security risks.
Friday 12 June 2026
Anthropic expands footprint in India via major IT partnerships
US AI firm Anthropic has deepened its presence in India's tech sector through a new strategic alliance with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the nation's top software exporter, reports Reuters.
Thursday 11 June 2026
Meta and Reliance expand India partnership with AI data center plan

Meta and Reliance Industries are expanding their partnership with plans for an AI-enabled data center in India. The move could strengthen digital infrastructure for one of the world's fastest-growing internet markets. The agreement also includes major clean energy contracts, highlighting how global tech investment is increasingly tied to power, water, and sustainability.

Wednesday 10 June 2026
India reportedly delays Starlink launch amid Iran war security concerns

India has effectively paused Starlink's commercial entry, underscoring how geopolitical tensions can shape global internet access and slow satellite expansion in major markets. For readers worldwide, the case shows how regulators may tighten scrutiny when foreign-controlled communications systems are seen as a security risk during conflict.

Tuesday 9 June 2026
India's NoPo targets advanced materials gap in chip supply chain
India's semiconductor push is creating an opening for companies outside the traditional chipmaking chain, including advanced materials suppliers that could serve electronics, sensor, battery, and semiconductor-related applications before the country's own wafer fabrication ecosystem matures.
Tuesday 9 June 2026
Expansion beyond SEA: VinFast-backed Green SM targets India's ride-hailing market
Vietnamese electric taxi operator Green SM has launched operations in India, marking its first expansion beyond Southeast Asia and opening a new front in one of the world's fastest-growing mobility markets.
Tuesday 9 June 2026
VinFast targets top-tier status in India as electric two-wheelers near launch
During its first-quarter 2026 earnings call, VinFast Auto highlighted India as a pivotal "core growth engine" for the company's international expansion. Management reported that business performance in the region has been "very positive," with VinFast ranking fourth among Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) brands in India based on quarterly sales figures.
Monday 8 June 2026
India tablet market grows despite memory cost pressure
India's tablet market grew 5% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, even as memory prices rose and macroeconomic conditions remained uncertain. For global consumers and manufacturers, the results suggest sustained demand for larger, more capable tablets, alongside stronger local production and exports that could shape regional supply chains.
Monday 8 June 2026
India roundup: India state targets chip packaging hub as India courts Taiwanese electronics investment

Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself as a semiconductor packaging hub, focusing on an entry point into the chip supply chain while wafer fabrication remains a long-term goal. Officials said packaging activities are already underway, as Indian states used Computex in Taipei to attract Taiwanese electronics and AI supply chain investment.

Friday 5 June 2026
Tata's Chery tie-up shows how Indian automakers are reshaping EV plans
Reuters reported on June 3 that Tata Motors plans to use an automaking platform from Chery to locally build electric cars under its premium Avinya brand, a move that highlights how Indian carmakers are increasingly relying on Chinese technology to accelerate their electric vehicle ambitions.
Friday 5 June 2026
Infineon India moves up the value chain as AI data centers boost power-chip demand
Infineon Technologies' India operations are moving beyond traditional engineering support into global ownership roles, as rising demand from AI data centers reshapes the power semiconductor market, according to Vinay Shenoy, managing director of Infineon Technologies India.
Friday 5 June 2026
India faces PCB supply squeeze as raw material shocks, AI demand, and import dependence drive costs higher
India's PCB industry is facing mounting supply constraints and cost pressures, driven by a combination of raw material inflation, logistics disruptions, and a structural reliance on imports, according to industry associations cited by The Economic Times, as well as additional media and policy reporting.
Thursday 4 June 2026
Interview: Andhra Pradesh moves to become India's semiconductor packaging hub
Andhra Pradesh is making its most concrete move yet in semiconductors, zeroing in on packaging as the immediate entry point into the chip supply chain. Speaking on the sidelines of the Computex technology expo in Taipei, Bhaskar Katamneni, Secretary to the Government for ITE&C, acknowledged that wafer fabrication remains a long-term "seven or eight-year journey," but said packaging work is already well underway — with four PCB manufacturers having already begun operations, according to him.