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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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