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Saturday 7 June 2025
Wolfspeed's looming collapse threatens CG Power's India OSAT ambitions
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
Friday 6 June 2025
OpenAI launches first overseas academy in India to boost AI learning
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
Friday 6 June 2025
Apple reportedly brings Tata on board for iPhone and MacBook repairs in India as Wistron exits
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
Friday 6 June 2025
India reportedly mulls rare earth magnet stockpiles, incentives to counter China export curbs
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
Friday 6 June 2025
Dixon seeks approval for China display JV, targets lighthouse factory status
India's top contract electronics manufacturer, Dixon Technologies, has applied for government approval to set up a joint venture with China-based HKC for manufacturing display modules used in smartphones, notebooks, and televisions. Executive chairman Sunil Vachani told PTI that the application was submitted under Press Note 3 of 2020, which mandates prior clearance for foreign investments from countries sharing land borders with India
Friday 6 June 2025
India eyes Taiwan-inspired chip R&D hub to jumpstart domestic ecosystem
India-based Semicon Fab Technologies has proposed establishing a common semiconductor research and development facility modeled on Taiwan's ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute) in Gujarat's Dholera region, aiming to support the country's fledgling chip ecosystem
Thursday 5 June 2025
India eases SEZ rules to boost semiconductor, electronics manufacturing
India has eased land and operational norms in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to lower entry barriers and spur investment in semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Tata Electronics reportedly eyes Malaysia for semiconductor acquisition to bolster ATMP capabilities

Tata Electronics is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a semiconductor facility in Malaysia, with DNeX's SilTerra among the top targets. Notably, Foxconn already holds a stake in DNeX and previously signed an MoU to build a 12-inch fab, underscoring growing global interest in Malaysia's chipmaking potential

Tuesday 3 June 2025
India outlines EV manufacturing scheme as firms weigh investment hurdles, import incentives
India has issued detailed guidelines for the "Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India" (SPMEPCI), aiming to attract new investments from global EV manufacturers. Under the scheme, approved applicants must commit to a minimum investment of INR41.5 billion (approx. US$500 million) within three years, with the objective of establishing domestic manufacturing facilities for electric four-wheelers (e-4Ws)
Monday 2 June 2025
VinFast targets festive season EV launch in India, plans local production and hiring scale-up
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast plans to launch its VF6 and VF7 models in India ahead of this year's festival season, as it sets its sights on becoming a key player in the country's premium EV segment. The company has already invested US$500 million in a manufacturing plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, and aims to ramp up annual production from 50,000 to 150,000 units in the coming years
Monday 2 June 2025
Ex-TI, Intel, AMD executives launch AI chip startups in India as government pushes chip design
A wave of senior executives from global semiconductor giants such as Intel, AMD, and Texas Instruments (TI) are striking out on their own to launch AI chip startups in India, seeking to tap into the country's growing semiconductor ecosystem and the multibillion-dollar opportunity in artificial intelligence, as reported by the Economic Times
Monday 2 June 2025
India roundup: Trump tariff threat pressures Apple on India
US President Donald Trump has pressured Apple into de-accelerate its investments in India, which may have limited impact on the company's diversification strategy
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Alpha Networks sees operational momentum in 2H25, plans to sample 1.6T switch by year-end
Networking company Alpha Networks (Alpha) held its shareholders meeting on May 27, 2025, where it expressed optimism about the continued strengthening of shipment momentum for its core products in the second half of 2025. Coupled with active expansion into emerging telecom markets and accelerated development of high-end products, Alpha maintains a cautiously positive outlook for its business growth this year
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Xiaomi sharpens premium push, streamlines global smartphone operations to boost profitability
Xiaomi is doubling down on its smartphone premiumization strategy as it adapts to evolving market dynamics in China and abroad, company executives said during its first-quarter 2025 earnings call held on May 27, 2025. While total smartphone market growth this year is expected to trail earlier expectations, the company is prioritizing a refined product mix over volume expansion, focusing on higher-margin mid- to high-end models
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Indian GaN firm taps into Japan’s semiconductor ecosystem
An India-based gallium nitride (GaN) startup is exploring partnerships with Japanese companies to strengthen its technology stack and tap into Japan's advanced semiconductor supply chain, as both countries deepen strategic cooperation in tech and defense