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
India showcased its semiconductor ambitions at Semicon India 2025 with the unveiling of its first homegrown chip and a flurry of local partnerships. While global players such as ASML, Tokyo Electron, and Fujifilm expressed support, their moves remain exploratory, underscoring India's challenge in securing concrete foreign investment
Fujifilm Electronic Materials is considering a significant investment in India as part of its strategy to expand in the fast-growing semiconductor sector, according to a report by the Times of India
Kaynes Semicon, a subsidiary of Kaynes Technology and India's first advanced OSAT and module manufacturer, has announced a series of strategic partnerships during Semicon India 2025, held from September 2-4, 2025. The collaborations underscore India's push to expand its semiconductor manufacturing and testing capabilities, while positioning Kaynes as a key industry player, according to multiple reports, including The Economic Times, Electronics Media, DQ India, and Devdiscourse
India has approved an incentive scheme worth INR15 billion (US$180 million) to expand the country's capacity to recycle critical minerals from secondary sources. The six-year program, part of the National Critical Mineral Mission, aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce dependence on imports for minerals vital to clean energy, electronics, and advanced manufacturing
Odisha emerged as a key player in India's semiconductor landscape at Semicon India 2025, securing multiple high-value investment commitments and unveiling ambitious manufacturing projects that position the state as a major hub for chip production
South Korean manufacturers Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics continue to dominate India's television market, consolidating their positions as leading players in one of the world's fastest-growing consumer electronics segments
Tokyo Electron has announced plans to open new offices in India to support the country's growing chip industry. According to ANI and the Economic Times, senior executives at Tokyo Electron, including SVP Fumihiko Kaminaga and EVP Takeshi Okubo, said the company will open a main office in Bengaluru, with additional stations in Ahmedabad and Dholera, Gujarat
South Korea's semiconductor push into India is being spearheaded by major players such as Samsung Electronics, while smaller firms have shown limited investment despite growing interest
Tesla's long-awaited entry into India has been marked by disappointing sales, raising questions about the electric vehicle maker's strategy in one of the world's fastest-growing auto markets