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Friday 10 July 2026
Smartphone financing set to cover 42% of India sales in 2026
India's smartphone buyers are increasingly turning to financing, a shift that could shape device sales patterns in other price-sensitive markets as well. Higher handset prices and easier installment options are making monthly payments more attractive than one-time purchases, especially beyond major cities, according to Counterpoint Research.
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Monday 6 July 2026
India's chip mission enters harder phase: deciding where to compete
India's plan to sharply expand public funding for semiconductors marks a new phase in its chip ambitions. The harder question is whether New Delhi can now decide where it wants to win first.
Monday 6 July 2026
India launches third semiconductor plant as CG Semi begins commercial production in Gujarat
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated CG Semi's Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking the start of commercial production at what the government described as the country's third semiconductor plant to become operational in 2026. The project forms part of New Delhi's broader effort to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem under its India Semiconductor Mission and "Make in India" initiative.
Monday 6 July 2026
India roundup: India accelerates semiconductor ambitions through policy and global partnerships
India accelerated its semiconductor ambitions through deeper Japan cooperation, policy advances, new manufacturing partnerships, and local technology investments, reinforcing efforts to strengthen resilient supply chains and expand domestic electronics production despite infrastructure challenges and rising component costs amid intensifying global competition.
Friday 3 July 2026
India and Japan deepen economic security ties at New Delhi summit
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held her first summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on July 2, during a three-day visit that both governments framed as the next step in a long-running partnership.
Thursday 2 July 2026
India's smartwatch leader enters smartphone market despite surging memory cost
Fire-Boltt is expanding beyond wearables into smartphones, a move that could shape India's budget-device market and add another local contender to a segment dominated by Chinese brands. The launch may matter globally as rising component costs, local manufacturing, and ecosystem-building become central themes across emerging markets.
Thursday 2 July 2026
Fujifilm India signs MoU to assess semiconductor materials manufacturing in Gujarat

Fujifilm India said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gujarat State Electronics Mission, under the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of Gujarat, to explore opportunities for manufacturing semiconductor materials in India and strengthening domestic supply chain capabilities.

Wednesday 1 July 2026
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 reportedly clears Finance Ministry hurdle as govt highlights first-phase progress

India's proposed second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM 2.0) has reportedly taken a key step forward, clearing the Finance Ministry's Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC), according to Indian media reports. The development could pave the way for a broader expansion of the country's semiconductor manufacturing ambitions.

Wednesday 1 July 2026
The price behind India's investment boom

India, the world's most populous democracy, is pushing hard to expand transport and power infrastructure to support manufacturing and technology growth. However, EY said unclear demand definitions, poor contractor management, and regulatory differences often lead to cost overruns and project delays for companies investing in India.

Tuesday 30 June 2026
Optiemus, Quectel launch India manufacturing tie-up for automotive and connectivity modules
Optiemus Electronics and Quectel have launched a manufacturing partnership in India to localize advanced wireless modules for vehicles, telecom networks, and industrial systems. The tie-up could improve supply chain resilience, accelerate product launches, and expand access to next-generation connectivity across global markets.
Monday 29 June 2026
India roundup: Global tech giants deepen India investments
India is attracting fresh technology investment as global companies expand AI, cloud and semiconductor commitments, reinforcing the country's growing role as a strategic manufacturing and digital infrastructure hub.
Saturday 27 June 2026
The Tata Electronics leak is overwhelmingly an Apple data set, file index shows
Tata Electronics, the Indian contract manufacturer that assembles iPhones and supplies other global technology companies, has confirmed a cybersecurity incident after the extortion group World Leaks published more than 630 gigabytes of data taken from the company's systems. The cache, posted on the group's dark-web leak site, contains 204,341 files and folders drawn from Tata Electronics' internal file servers.
Friday 26 June 2026
Teradyne expands India focus with new country manager
US-based automated test equipment supplier Teradyne plans to expand its presence in India and has appointed Alpa Sood as India Manager, as the company seeks to deepen engagement in a semiconductor ecosystem moving toward manufacturing scale.
Friday 26 June 2026
Amazon raises India bet to US$48 billion, adds US$13 billion for AI and cloud
Amazon on June 25 announced an additional US$13 billion investment in India's AI and cloud infrastructure by 2030, the third major commitment the company has made in as many years and one that brings its total planned spending across all India businesses to US$48 billion between 2026 and 2030. CEO Andy Jassy announced in New Delhi, following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that the pledge is a direct response to surging demand across Amazon's e-commerce, AI, and cloud operations in the country.
Tuesday 23 June 2026
India reportedly plans to launch fresh chip incentive in fiscal 2027
The Indian government plans to disburse INR71 billion in semiconductor incentives in fiscal year 2027 to expand its local chip supply chain, according to anonymous government officials cited by Mint.
Tuesday 23 June 2026
India's satellite shakeout: domestic LEO rises, US players stalled

Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms plans a self-built LEO constellation to strengthen India's domestic communications infrastructure, paired with third-party satellite bandwidth leasing.