The US's 50% tariff on India took effect on August 27, dealing a blow to Indian exporters. India's semiconductor push is gaining traction.
India turns US 50% tariff blow into reform push under Modi's leadership
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.
Japan expected to advance legacy semiconductor, LCD production transfer to India
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.
India-based CG Semi launches full-service OSAT facility in Gujarat
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.
Mindgrove bets on cost, compliance, and partnerships to take Indian chips global
Chennai-based Mindgrove Technologies is moving from prototype to mass production of secure IoT chips, focusing on cost efficiency, compliance, and partnerships. Targeting smart meters, biometrics, wearables, and CCTV, the startup leverages Bosch collaboration and India's DLI scheme to scale operations and compete globally with optimized, locally designed solutions.
Vinod Dham-advised VC eyes funding for more fab-side Indian startups
Bluehill VC, advised by Intel veteran Vinod Dham, is ramping up investments in Indian fab-side semiconductor technologies, including metrology solutions for fabs. Traditionally overlooked by local investors, this shift complements India's expanding semiconductor infrastructure and government incentives, signaling growing opportunities beyond fabless design in the country's supply chain.
India-based boAt, HrdWyr unveil indigenously designed chip with Tata Electronics support
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.
OpenAI to open corporate office in New Delhi amid India expansion
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.
Personnel mobility in Apple's India supply chain seen as routine; Foxconn's global workforce ensures continuity
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.
Suzuki to launch first made-in-India EV; Prime Minister Modi calls it 'historic beginning'
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.
Gemtek enters India with mmWave FWA, mass shipment in 2026
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.
Article edited by Jack Wu
