According to the Economic Times, Ola Electric issued a statement on November 9, rejecting media reports that linked the company to the alleged theft of South Korean pouch cell battery technology, calling the claims "misleading and baseless.
Nvidia and Qualcomm Ventures have joined a growing consortium of US and Indian investors backing India's deep-tech ecosystem, underscoring rising global interest in the country's push toward technological self-reliance, according to Reuters, TechCrunch, and PR Newswire
India's smartphone market grew 5% year-over-year in shipments and 18% in value in the third quarter of 2025, reaching its highest-ever quarterly value, according to Counterpoint Research. The growth was driven by festive-season sell-ins, aggressive promotions, and financing offers that boosted premium segment demand
Odisha marked a significant milestone in its electronics manufacturing journey as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi performed the groundbreaking ceremony for SiCSem's silicon carbide semiconductor production facility at Info Valley, Bhubaneswar. The integrated plant, backed by an investment of INR20.67 billion (US$230 million), is expected to be operational by fiscal year 2028 (April 2027 to March 2028) and create around 5,000 direct and indirect jobs, according to the official press release
India has approved several electronic component manufacturing projects, underscoring its push up the tech supply chain, while OpenAI, Meta, and Google race to secure positions in the country’s fast-growing AI market
Indian solar manufacturers are scrambling to protect their US business after Washington imposed a 50% tariff on solar modules and cells imported from India, a move that has sharply disrupted one of the country's fastest-growing export sectors
India is preparing to nearly triple incentives for rare-earth magnet manufacturing to over INR70 billion (US$788 million) as part of efforts to reduce reliance on China. The move comes just days after Beijing agreed to relax export restrictions following the latest US-China trade deal, easing immediate supply pressures
According to Reuters, Google will provide 18-month free access to its Gemini AI service for all 505 million subscribers of India's Reliance Jio, a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of its AI tools in the country. The offer includes the advanced AI model, two terabytes of cloud storage, and image and video generation capabilities, normally priced at INR35,100 (approx. US$399). Early access will begin with 18- to 25-year-old users on selected plans before expanding to all Jio customers
India's newly approved multilayer and high-density interconnect (HDI) printed circuit board (PCB) projects mark a crucial upstream shift in the country's electronics manufacturing ecosystem, one that analysts say could strengthen India's long-term semiconductor packaging and OSAT ambitions
OpenAI announced that it will provide a free year of its ChatGPT Go service to users in India, starting November 4, 2025. The promotion coincides with the company's first DevDay Exchange developer conference in Bengaluru and aims to expand adoption in one of its largest and fastest-growing markets
India's electronics manufacturing industry is entering a new phase, moving beyond low-value assembly work toward domestic component production. Both government policies and corporate strategies now emphasize building a self-sufficient component ecosystem to reduce reliance on Chinese imports and strengthen India's position in the global supply chain
As industrial clusters migrate from China to Southeast Asia and India, Powertip Technology plans to intensify its presence in the Indian market starting in 2025, aiming to establish new distribution channels and leverage growth opportunities. The company highlighted India's expanding contract manufacturing sector and high demand for motorcycles and three-wheelers as key factors driving its strategy
The Government of India has approved the first batch of seven projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a total investment of INR55.32 billion (US$630 million), marking a major milestone in the country's push toward self-reliance in electronics manufacturing
As the global digital transformation accelerates, 5G has become a critical foundation driving comprehensive upgrades across industries. However, its revolutionary potential remains largely untapped. Ericsson CTO Erik Ekudden and industry consultant Chetan Sharma recently jointly released a report titled "New Wave of Mobile Innovation," revealing that only 26% of operators worldwide invest in 5G standalone (SA) networks, with over 90% of SA users concentrated in China, India, and the US. This concentration leaves other regions significantly behind in next-generation digital infrastructure competition
