boAt has partnered with semiconductor startup HrdWyr to launch the HrdWyr Indus 1011, a high-volume chip fully designed in India, with assembly, packaging, and testing enabled by Tata Electronics. The chip will power boAt's upcoming premium true wireless stereo (TWS) charging cases, expected to debut in early 2026
According to BusinessWire, CG Semi Private Limited, a subsidiary of CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited and part of the Murugappa Group, has inaugurated its first Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The launch positions CG Semi among India's earliest full-service OSAT providers and marks major milestone in India's efforts to strengthen domestic semiconductor capabilities while serving global markets
Japan and India are accelerating plans to relocate production of legacy semiconductor and LCD technologies to India, aiming to reduce dependence on China and strengthen economic security
The US has imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods in response to New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil and defense equipment. The move is expected to hit India's IT and electronics sectors, prompting calls for government relief, while Prime Minister Modi signals upcoming reforms and policies to support domestic manufacturing
Suzuki Motor Corp. will produce its first electric vehicle in India, underscoring the Japanese automaker's bet on the South Asian nation as a hub for green mobility and exports. The announcement came alongside the inauguration of the company's new EV initiative at its Hansalpur plant in Gujarat, where Suzuki Chief Executive Toshihiro Suzuki confirmed more than INR700 billion (approx. US$7.98 billion) of investments over the next five to six years, according to Reuters, Bloomberg, and India's Press Information Bureau
Taiwan-based networking manufacturer Gemtek Technology announced on August 25, 2025, that it has begun shipments of its latest 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) fixed wireless access (FWA) products, which will be deployed by a major telecom operator in India. This marks another milestone in Gemtek's efforts to expand its presence in the global high-speed broadband market
Bluehill VC is ramping up its investments in Indian startups developing fab-side technologies. The venture capital firm is advised by Intel veteran and "Father of the Pentium chip" Vinod Dham. This sector has received limited interest from most local investors so far
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to announce a plan to invest JPY10 trillion (approximately US$68 billion) in India over the next decade during a summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 29, 2025. This initiative aims to boost Japanese private sector expansion into India's AI and semiconductor industries, according to multiple reports, including Nikkei and NHK
As the Apple iPhone 17 series launch approaches, the spotlight on supply chain dynamics intensifies, particularly regarding Foxconn, the principal backend assembler. Recent reports indicate Foxconn is replacing some Chinese engineers with Taiwanese ones in India, sparking market interest
Chennai-based Mindgrove Technologies is charting a path from prototype to mass production of secure IoT chips, betting on cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and deep partnerships to win global customers
OpenAI announced plans to open a corporate office in New Delhi, India, its second-largest market for the firm, in the coming months. The company has begun hiring locally, posting job openings for experienced sales professionals, according to Bloomberg and TechCrunch
India has overtaken China as the top smartphone exporter to the US, marking a major shift in global supply chains. According to Counterpoint Research and Canalys, Apple-led shipments drove a surge in India's exports in the first half of 2025, alongside strong growth in non-smartphone electronics
Apple will open a new retail store in Bangalore on September 2, marking its third outlet in India after Mumbai and Delhi. The expansion reflects Apple's deepening push into the country's fast-growing premium smartphone market, where iPhone sales have surged sharply in 2025
Foxconn subsidiary Yuzhan Technology has recalled roughly 300 Chinese engineers from its India facility, marking the second such instance in recent months, sources told the Economic Times. The move comes amid ongoing geopolitical sensitivities and reflects Beijing's broader strategy to control technology transfers to emerging manufacturing hubs like India. Authorities in China reportedly also asked Foxconn chairman Young Liu to submit a report detailing the company's investments in India
