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Thursday 26 March 2026
Rising GPU costs force India to reassess AI incentives and hardware policy
India is reviewing its technology incentive framework as surging graphics processing unit (GPU) prices reshape the economics of these policies, with implications for both manufacturing policy and public investment plans, according to officials and industry participants
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Friday 27 March 2026
Taiwan-based Keysight launches local manufacturing in India, accelerating global innovation
Keysight Technologies is opening local manufacturing operations in India, a move that promises faster access to precision test equipment and greater supply-chain resilience for global customers. The expansion is set to accelerate development across semiconductors, quantum computing, aerospace, AI, and wireless sectors, while deepening collaboration with Indian research institutions and government programs
Friday 27 March 2026
OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu steps down amid shipment decline
OnePlus said its India chief executive Robin Liu will step down effective March 31, as the company faces declining shipments and ongoing restructuring within its parent group, according to company statements and multiple media reports
Friday 27 March 2026
Adani reportedly in talks with Meta and Google to expand data center push in India
Indian conglomerate Adani Group is advancing plans to expand its data center business, holding preliminary talks with global technology firms including Meta Platforms and Google, according to a Bloomberg report
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Tata Semiconductor secures US$735 million for Dholera chip fab with strict lender conditions
Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing's US$735 million loan package could accelerate India's domestic chip ambitions, but it also highlights execution and supply-chain risks for global technology supply chains. Lenders have insisted on brand continuity and majority control over the company while accepting leased land valued at zero as collateral, according to Mint and The Economic Times
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Taiwanese supply-chain implications as India doubles down on semiconductor incentives
Taiwanese semiconductor and electronics suppliers face clearer incentives and growing opportunities in India following a budgetary push that prioritizes localized supply chains and higher-value-added segments. The developments could prompt more firms to reassess investment feasibility, though large foundry players have so far remained cautious
Monday 23 March 2026
India's FDI reset opens controlled door to Chinese participation in semiconductor supply chains
India's decision to ease foreign direct investment (FDI) restrictions for neighboring countries marks a calibrated shift in policy that could reshape its electronics and semiconductor supply chains, even as geopolitical sensitivities remain intact
Monday 23 March 2026
India roundup: India eyes key hub for semiconductors, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing

India is rapidly positioning itself as a strategic hub for semiconductors, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing. Japanese and domestic chipmakers expand local operations, the 2026 budget offers tax and import incentives, solar wafer sourcing is mandated, and Reliance secures a US$3 billion green ammonia deal with Samsung, highlighting supply chain and energy transitions

Friday 20 March 2026
India's Reliance signs 15-year green ammonia offtake deal with Samsung C&T
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has signed a binding long-term supply and purchase agreement (SPA) with Samsung C&T Corporation for the supply of green ammonia over 15 years, commencing in the second half of fiscal year 2029. Valued at more than US$3 billion, RIL describes it as one of the largest binding green ammonia offtake agreements in the world
Friday 20 March 2026
India mandates domestic sourcing of solar wafers under expanded approval list policy
India has expanded its domestic content framework for solar manufacturing, extending the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) regime to cover upstream components such as ingots and wafers, in a move aimed at reducing import dependence and strengthening supply chain resilience
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Rohm eyes India as emerging hub for power semiconductor packaging and automotive supply
Japanese semiconductor maker Rohm is expanding its engagement with India's nascent semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, positioning the country as a potential future export base while initially targeting domestic automotive and industrial demand
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Tata Semiconductor head reportedly steps down amid fab build-out
Industry veteran KC Ang has stepped down as president and head of Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing, marking a leadership transition as the company advances its chipmaking projects in India, according to reports by The Economic Times, Electronics For You, and Manufacturing Today
Wednesday 18 March 2026
India's Agnit Semiconductors raises US$2.6 million to commercialise GaN chips for telecom and power
Agnit Semiconductors has raised US$2.6 million in a seed extension round led by Shastra VC, with existing investors 3one4 Capital and Zephyr Peacock participating. The Economic Times, Analytics India, The Hindu Business Line, and BIS Infotech report. The company said the funds will be used to scale gallium nitride component production and move pilot products toward commercialisation
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Dixon guarantees up to US$10 million for Padget Electronics' raw material purchases from Foxlink
Dixon Technologies (India) Limited disclosed on 16 March that it has issued a guarantee for its wholly owned unlisted material subsidiary, Padget Electronics Private Limited, in favour of Foxlink India Electric Private Limited. The disclosure was made to the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and in compliance with a SEBI master circular dated 30 January 2026
Monday 16 March 2026
India's 2026 budget targets semiconductor supply chain with five-year tax exemptions and near-zero import duties
India's Union Budget 2026 has introduced a comprehensive set of tax exemptions and duty-free incentives aimed at securing a larger share of the global technology supply chain, though the measures hold particular relevance for semiconductor and electronics manufacturers
Monday 16 March 2026
India roundup: A reality check of chipmaking dream
Despite semiconductor manufacturing facilities expected in 2026, India remains a small player in the global chipmaking industry, as it is reportedly considering further incentives