India launched an incentive scheme to support local production of lithium batteries amid an EV trend in 2021. However, all the approved applicants failed to begin production to avail of the benefits after nearly four years
Apple has launched the iPhone 16e, the successor to the iPhone SE, with prices starting at US$599, up from US$429. Although it remains Apple's most affordable iPhone, it has reset expectations for entry-level pricing. Analysts believe the iPhone 16e might boost sales in markets such as China and India, potentially spurring upgrades. This move is in line with CEO Tim Cook's goal to expand Apple Intelligence internationally and China's recent stimulus measures
India's Dixon Technologies is considering expanding its manufacturing operations in Uttar Pradesh, a key hub for mobile phone production. The company aims to start producing display modules by late 2025 and is leading this expansion by manufacturing 4K TVs for an Indian brand
India, the world's most populous country with a population of over 1.4 billion, has enormous growth potential in the network communications market. In the past, India lagged behind others in 3G and 4G development due to a number of factors, such as a market over-crowded with competitors, weak telecommunications infrastructure, and poor policy implementation. However, the arrival of the 5G era has gradually changed the landscape of India's telecommunications market, according to DIGITIMES's latest report covering India's 5G market
Ennocon, a Taiwan-based industrial PC (IPC) manufacturer and Foxconn subsidiary, has reportedly begun operations in India, targeting the industrial automation and digital transformation market. The move reflects a shift in manufacturing as IPC companies relocate production from China to India and Southeast Asia amid geopolitical tensions
Kaynes Technology, a leading Indian electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, is planning strategic acquisitions in Japan and Taiwan to expand its global footprint and enhance manufacturing capabilities
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. has begun production at its new manufacturing facility in Kharkhoda, Haryana, marking its first plant opening in eight years. The facility, inaugurated on February 25, is part of the company's broader strategy to expand production capacity and strengthen its presence in India's evolving passenger vehicle market, Nikkei and Bloomberg reports
RRP Electronics, supported by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has partnered with Deca Technologies to enhance India's semiconductor industry. This collaboration integrates advanced packaging technologies, positioning India as a stronger player in the global market. Maharashtra approved RRP's substantial investment in a semiconductor unit, promising significant economic and technological advancements
As India emerges as a potential key player in the semiconductor industry, Tata Electronics' partner, Tokyo Electron, is contemplating establishing a manufacturing presence in India, reports the Economic Times
India reportedly begins exporting mechanical components for Apple products to Vietnam and China, potentially signaling an increasing development of India's manufacturing ecosystem thanks to Apple suppliers
Delta Electronics plans to expand the Indian market with industrial automation foray. Tata is expected to sign MoUs with semiconductor firms to enhance its chip capabilities
Delta Electronics is ramping up its investments in India's industrial automation market, driven by the country's rapid push toward manufacturing growth, company president Benjamin Lin said in an exclusive interview with DIGITIMES Asia on the sidelines of ELECRAMA 2025
The Indian government has initiated a major upgrade of its semiconductor capabilities at the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), India's first wafer fab, in Mohali with an RFP. This move aims to modernize SCL's operations, potentially involving major firms like HCLTech and Tata Electronics
The Tata Group is set to expand its influence in the semiconductor sector by signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with ten semiconductor firms, reports India Today
