Tata Electronics' plan to roll out its first semiconductor chip from its Dholera, Gujarat plant by mid-2027 may face delays if India fails to secure sufficient supplies of rare earth and critical elements, according to Mint, citing unnamed sources

ASM Technologies, an India-based publicly listed company in engineering design-led manufacturing, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Tamil Nadu to invest INR2.5 billion (approx. US$28.38 million) in the state

India's push to establish itself as a semiconductor hub is beginning to yield results in the back-end packaging segment, with Suchi Semicon moving from presentation slides to actual shipments in less than a year

Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are stepping up their presence in India's wind power sector, but government measures aimed at strengthening domestic players are set to raise costs and complicate operations

Senior Indian semiconductor officials said on September 11, 2025, that Foxconn remains "completely upbeat" about its expansion plans in India despite being forced to send Chinese workers back to China earlier this year, describing the disruption as manageable amid ongoing geopolitical tensions

In an effort to secure rare earth supplies outside China, the Indian government is reportedly engaging with Myanmar's non-state armed group, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), to obtain rare earth samples

The Indian government is pushing ahead with its national green hydrogen initiative, aiming to meet nearly 10% of the world's renewable hydrogen demand and position itself as a major exporter. Power and Renewable Energy Minister Shripad Naik said that 19 companies have been authorized to produce an annual capacity of 862,000 tons of hydrogen, while 15 firms have been allocated 3,000MW of electrolyzer manufacturing capacity, according to Nikkei

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is reportedly preparing to restart its expansion in India, as warming diplomatic ties between the two Asian powers open new opportunities in one of the world's fastest-growing EV markets

Apple has officially launched its iPhone 17 series, signaling a major shift in its global supply chain strategy as geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties persist. The company plans to gradually shift production of iPhones sold in the US to Indian factories, a significant departure from its traditional reliance on Chinese manufacturing

China's large-scale industrial mobilization is on full display as the iPhone 17 enters mass production, with Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory reportedly operating at maximum capacity to meet global demand. Simultaneously, India's manufacturing sector is rapidly expanding, gaining attention as a potential hub for producing the entire iPhone 17 lineup. This dual narrative reflects broader tensions and evolving dynamics within Apple's supply chain ecosystem

Apple's unveiled iPhone 17 series includes units manufactured in India, sparking significant discussion about the evolving dynamics in the company's global supply chain. Indian facilities are now assembling not only the standard model but also the iPhone 17 Pro and new iPhone Air, with a notable proportion of phones sold in major markets produced locally

The Economic Times, citing unnamed sources, reported that OpenAI is holding preliminary discussions with Indian data center firms, including Sify Technologies, Yotta Data Services, E2E Networks, and CtrlS Datacenters, as it considers bringing its US$500 billion global supercomputing project, Stargate, to India. Parallel talks are also underway with Reliance Industries, which plans to build a massive data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat

LG Electronics is planning to launch the initial public offering (IPO) of its Indian subsidiary in October 2025, aiming to raise approximately INR150 billion (US$1.7 billion). The Offer for Sale (OFS) will involve the parent company, LG Electronics Inc., divesting a 15% stake, or 101.8 million shares, in its India unit, according to KNN India

India-based IC design firm L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT) announced on Friday that it has acquired the power module design assets of Japan's Fujitsu General Electronics (FGEL), marking a significant step in its push to expand capabilities in power electronics

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has officially entered India with the launch of its VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUVs, betting on local manufacturing and ecosystem partnerships to gain a foothold in one of the world's fastest-growing EV markets. The company's Tamil Nadu plant, with an initial capacity of 50,000 units, represents a US$500 million investment and positions VinFast as the first foreign pure-play EV maker to set up production in India