Fujitsu General Ltd. announced that it agreed to sell its power modules business, operated by subsidiary Fujitsu General Electronics Ltd. (FGEL), to India's L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT) for approximately JPY2 billion (approx. US$12.8 million). The move is part of Fujitsu's broader strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on its core tech solutions business, reports CNBC-TV18 and the Economic Times

India's EV industry faces the risk of large-scale production halts by the end of July unless China clears rare earth export approvals within the next two weeks, according to Puneet Gupta, director of India & ASEAN automotive market at S&P Global

India-based RIR Power Electronics has begun shipping 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) diodes from Taiwan, marking a key step in its global expansion strategy. The milestone follows a partnership with Pro Asia Semiconductor Corporation (PASC) and builds on IP acquired from US-based Sicamore Semi to support future production in Odisha

A prolonged disruption in rare earth magnet supplies could slow down India's electric vehicle (EV) rollout and impact the broader automobile industry, according to a recent assessment by CRISIL Ratings. The supply shortage, triggered by China's export restrictions and shipping delays, poses a critical risk just as automakers prepare to launch over a dozen EV models, many of which are built on permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) platforms, according to industry sources

According to the Economic Times, citing an official statement, Japanese chipmaker Renesas has clarified that ongoing issues with Wolfspeed will have no impact on its OSAT joint venture project in India. "The situation involving Wolfspeed will have no impact on the OSAT project, including production, operations, or the relationship between Renesas and CG Power," adding that it does not plan to produce silicon carbide (SiC) devices under the OSAT collaboration

The Indian government has amended Special Economic Zone (SEZ) rules to support semiconductor and electronics component manufacturing, reducing the minimum land requirement from 50 hectares to 10 hectares for SEZs dedicated to these sectors. The changes, notified on June 3, 2025, also relax conditions on encumbrance-free land, allowing mortgaged or leased land held by government agencies to be used for SEZ purposes

India has laid out a bold US$21 billion blueprint to become a global semiconductor manufacturing hub, securing investment pledges from domestic conglomerates and international giants

Andrew Hou, chairman of Acerpure, highlighted plans to expand into more country markets and broaden product lines from small appliances to major home appliances. Despite global economic uncertainties, Acerpure is focusing on emerging markets such as Southeast Asia. President Stanley Kao stated that Acerpure's brand operations are expected to maintain exponential growth momentum through 2025

Tata Electronics and Bharat Electronics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-develop indigenous semiconductor and electronics solutions. The partnership will explore joint efforts in chip fabrication, assembly, and design services, supporting India's self-reliance goals and aligning with Tata's expanding semiconductor investments in Gujarat and Assam

Elon Musk's Starlink has reportedly received a long-awaited license from India's telecom ministry to offer satellite internet services, clearing a key regulatory hurdle after a three-year wait. The approval opens access to a massively underserved market but comes with conditions, including spectrum trials and security clearances before commercial rollout can begin

Besides chipmaking, India is actively advancing its IC design capabilities. Apple continues to expand Tata Electronics' role in its global diversification push

A potential bankruptcy filing by US-based silicon carbide (SiC) wafer maker Wolfspeed is stirring concern across the global semiconductor supply chain and could derail key plans by India's CG Power and Industrial Solutions, industry experts told The Economic Times

OpenAI has partnered with the Indian government's IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to launch OpenAI Academy India, the first international rollout of its education platform, according to Mint, Business Today, and Business World

Reuters, citing unnamed sources, reported that Apple has entrusted Tata Group with handling after-sales repairs for iPhones and MacBooks in India, marking a significant expansion of the Indian conglomerate's role in the US tech giant's supply chain. The move reflects Apple's increasing reliance on Tata as it seeks to diversify beyond China and deepen its manufacturing and service operations in India

India is reportedly in talks with companies to create long-term stockpiles of rare earth magnets and boost domestic production through fiscal incentives as it scrambles to secure critical materials amid China's tightening export controls, according to people familiar with the matter