China is reportedly slowing down Apple's diversification endeavors, impacting India. India reportedly eyes 2D chip materials for a technology leap.
Foxconn's recall of hundreds of Chinese staff from India iPhone plant siren concerns over Apple's South Asia strategy
Foxconn has instructed hundreds of Chinese engineers and technicians at its iPhone assembly plant in southern India to return to China. Most Chinese employees were notified over the past two months, and more than 300 have already left. Only a limited number of Taiwanese support personnel remain on site. While the shift poses short-term challenges, Foxconn is leveraging AI and local talent to maintain efficiency and uphold its manufacturing ambitions in India.
Tata and Tower Semiconductor reportedly shortlisted for India's SCL upgrade
Tata Semiconductor and Tower Semiconductor have advanced to the financial bidding stage to modernize the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, Mint reports. The shortlisted firms will compete to upgrade the facility's outdated 180nm chip line with advanced equipment and long-term support.
India reportedly eyes 2D materials as next-gen chip opportunity
India is reportedly exploring two-dimensional (2D) materials as a potential leapfrog in semiconductor technology. Unlike traditional silicon, 2D materials—just atoms thick—promise faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient chips. Materials such as graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are considered cutting-edge in global semiconductor research.
D-Link locks in 50,000-unit Wi-Fi 6 deal in India's enterprise market
Taiwanese networking firm D-Link Corporation has landed a significant Wi-Fi 6 enterprise access point (EAP) order in India, securing a contract for 50,000 units slated for shipment beginning in July 2025. The deal highlights D-Link's growing foothold in India's rapidly expanding enterprise networking market and reflects the success of its long-term investment in the region.
Taiwan-India JV powers breakthrough as MiPhi launches India's first enterprise-grade SSDs
MiPhi Semiconductors, a joint venture between India's Micromax Informatics and Taiwan's Phison Technology, has announced the design and manufacture of enterprise-grade SSDs in India, making MiPhi the first indigenous brand to produce such high-performance data storage solutions in the country.
Indian Reliance Jio expected to lead world FWA user base in 2025
Reliance Jio, India's largest wireless operator by subscribers, is projected to overtake global competitors to become the largest fixed wireless access (FWA) service provider by subscriber count by the end of the second quarter of 2025. The telecom company's rapid subscriber growth has placed it ahead of rival Bharti Airtel and US-based T-Mobile.
Ericsson expands Bengaluru R&D to boost ASIC development in India
Ericsson announced an expansion of its Research and Development (R&D) team in Bengaluru, India, focusing on ASIC development, aiming to leverage local expertise and enhance Ericsson's semiconductor design capabilities to maintain its leadership in future communication technologies.
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