Taiwan's entity list against Chinese entities may impact India as India is accelerating chip collaborations with foreign giants.
Why Taiwan's chip blacklist matters more to India than it seems
Taiwan's addition of SMIC and Huawei to its chip export control list highlights growing geopolitical tensions in the semiconductor sector. Though symbolic now, analysts warn India must act swiftly to develop its own export control framework to avoid future risks of being cut off from Taiwan's vital chip supply chain.
L&T Semicon sees India as key growth driver post Fujitsu acquisition
L&T Semiconductor Technologies is betting on India's accelerating economic growth and rising demand in sectors such as air conditioning, data centers, and renewable energy to fuel its power module business, as it targets the global market, CEO Sandeep Kumar told DIGITIMES ASIA.
Tata Elxsi and Infineon sign MoU to develop EV solutions for India's market
Tata Elxsi and Infineon Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop electric vehicle (EV) solutions tailored for the Indian market. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of automotive-grade, cost-optimized, and safety-compliant subsystems in response to India's growing EV sector.
Applied Materials to set up semiconductor innovation hub in Bengaluru, aiming for US$2 billion impact
Applied Materials is set to establish a cutting-edge Innovation Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing (ICSM) in Bengaluru, India, with the potential to catalyze over US$2 billion in future investments, according to Suraj Rengarajan, managing director and head of the semiconductor products group at Applied Materials India. His remarks follow the Karnataka government's recent approval of three semiconductor projects, including Applied's proposal.
Chinese electronics brands begin exporting from India amid policy shifts and local push
Amid a delicate political backdrop, Chinese electronics manufacturers in India are cautiously expanding their footprint, balancing growing export ambitions with regulatory scrutiny and policy hurdles. While the Indian government nudges them toward local production, tight controls and unresolved tensions continue to shape their operational and investment strategies.
India to command 20% of global smartphone output in 2025 as shipments to US surge amid tariff
Counterpoint Research forecasts that India will account for one-fifth of global smartphone manufacturing output in 2025, driven by rising exports from major brands like Apple and Samsung. The report comes as global smartphone shipments face renewed uncertainty from potential tariff changes, particularly from the US.
Foxconn reportedly to manufacture iPhone enclosures in India, expands Tamil Nadu presence
Foxconn is preparing to manufacture iPhone enclosures in India for the first time, marking a significant expansion of its local operations. According to sources cited by the Economic Times, the company plans to set up a dedicated unit at the ESR Industrial Park in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu, adjacent to its upcoming display module assembly plant.
India reportedly moves to suspend rare earth exports to Japan amid China supply curbs
India has reportedly instructed a state-run miner to suspend rare earth exports to Japan under a 2012 bilateral deal, aiming to secure a domestic supply and reduce reliance on China amid tightening Chinese export controls and rising global demand for critical minerals like neodymium used in electric vehicle magnets.
India grants Starlink license to operate satellite internet services
India has granted a license to Elon Musk's Starlink, paving the way for the satellite internet service to operate in the country. India's Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced this on social media, calling it a "next frontier of connectivity" for India. The licence follows the recent issuance of the GMPCS permit from the Department of Telecommunications.
VinFast partners with Global Assure to expand EV customer service network across India
VinFast, a Vietnam-based EV maker, has announced a collaboration with Global Assure to enhance its customer service network throughout India. This partnership aims to provide comprehensive support and innovative mobility solutions to VinFast's expanding customer base in the country, according to an official press release.
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