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Friday 9 January 2026

Apple antitrust case in India heads to court over US$38 billion potential fine

Apple is set to face a key hearing in India on January 27, 2026, over the calculation of potential antitrust fines linked to its App Store practices. The case, initiated by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in 2021, examines whether Apple abused its dominant position by requiring developers to use its proprietary payment system, with fees reportedly reaching up to 30%. The investigation stems from complaints by app developers, including Match Group, and Indian startups

Tata Power to launch India's largest solar ingot and wafer facility

Friday 9 January 2026

India's OSATs are comfortable with materials today, but that may not last

Thursday 8 January 2026

KLA opens R&D and Innovation Hub in Chennai to boost India semiconductor ecosystem

Thursday 8 January 2026

LG Electronics India's APA settlement clears decade-long tax overhang, boosts balance-sheet visibility

Tuesday 6 January 2026

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Monday 12 January 2026

Lenovo aims to double India business in three years

Lenovo is aiming to double its business in India over the next three years, leveraging strong growth in its Motorola smartphone segment and its infrastructure and services verticals, according to company executives. Lenovo's Asia Pacific leadership highlighted domestic consumption and the "India for the world" strategy as central to the company's future expansion, with India emerging as one of Lenovo's fastest-growing markets worldwide, according to the Economic Times

Monday 12 January 2026

India targets post-quantum secure chip personalization with Kaynes Semicon-SEALSQ joint venture

India's semiconductor ambitions are beginning to extend beyond fabrication and conventional packaging into secure chip personalization and cryptographic control, as Kaynes Semicon and SEALSQ detailed the roadmap for their newly approved joint venture (JV)

Monday 12 January 2026

Sharp-Adani LCD proposal tests India's ability to build a full-scale panel supply chain from scratch

Sharp ceased production at its Sakai Display Product (SDP) factory in late August 2024, ending operations at the world's only 10G LCD panel fab. Despite this closure, Sharp is pursuing plans to build a new 10.5G LCD panel manufacturing facility in India in partnership with the Adani Group, a major Indian conglomerate. The initiative reflects Sharp's continued interest in expanding its LCD panel production, though significant challenges remain

Monday 12 January 2026

India roundup: India's OSATs are comfortable with materials today, but that may not last

India's backend semiconductor makers see temporary relief from material constraints linked to legacy packaging, as KLA opens a US$36 million R&D hub in Chennai to boost AI, software, and process control capabilities

Monday 12 January 2026

India reportedly mulls tough new smartphone security rules, reviving industry fears over privacy and proprietary code

India is weighing a sweeping set of new security requirements that could force smartphone makers to share sensitive source code with government-appointed laboratories, according to Reuters, citing people familiar with the matter and a review of confidential documents, reigniting a long-running tug of war between New Delhi and global technology companies over privacy, surveillance, and control of digital infrastructure

Sunday 11 January 2026

India advances local chip design ecosystem under incentive scheme, early outputs emerge

India has made measurable progress in nurturing a domestic semiconductor chip design ecosystem, with early outcomes emerging from government-backed programmes aimed at reducing dependence on imported intellectual property and strengthening participation in higher-value segments of the global chip industry

Sunday 11 January 2026

Apple iPhone exports from India reach US$50 billion in 2025

Apple exported approximately US$50 billion worth of iPhones from India through December 2025, a milestone that underscores the company's accelerating shift of manufacturing away from China and highlights India's push to expand electronics production through federal incentives

Tuesday 6 January 2026

India removes key barrier for deep-tech startups as DSIR eases recognition criteria

The Indian government has announced a major relaxation in eligibility norms for deep-tech startups, removing the mandatory three-year existence requirement for recognition under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). The move was unveiled on January 4, 2026, during celebrations marking the 42nd Foundation Day of DSIR, under the Ministry of Science and Technology

Monday 5 January 2026

India clears 22 electronics manufacturing proposals under ECMS, with Foxconn and Samsung among beneficiaries

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved an additional 22 proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), marking a significant expansion of the country's push to expand electronics manufacturing. The newly cleared projects involve a projected investment of INR418/63 billion and an estimated production of INR2,581.52 billion, and are expected to generate 33,791 direct jobs

Monday 5 January 2026

India roundup: OSAT players claim legacy packaging price parity

Indian OSAT players aim for price competitiveness on par with Malaysian rivals, as L&T Semiconductor is scheduled to announce products at CES

Wednesday 31 December 2025

India's L&T Semiconductor to unveil partnerships in cellular IoT modules and power devices at CES

L&T Semiconductor Technologies is expected to outline a partner-led expansion into cellular IoT modules at CES, positioning India as a future manufacturing base and sourcing option in a market long dominated by imported solutions

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Geopolitics reshapes tech landscape as Southeast Asia emerges as data center, manufacturing, and AI hub

In 2025, rising geopolitical tensions reshaped global technology and manufacturing, boosting Southeast Asia as a key hub for data centers, advanced manufacturing, and AI. The Johor-Singapore Economic Zone enhanced cross-border integration, strengthening Singapore's "Singapore+1" strategy, while Johor emerged as a major data center cluster amid sustainability concerns

Tuesday 30 December 2025

Ola Electric expands deliveries of 4680 Bharat Cell-powered S1 Pro+ scooters

Ola Electric Mobility said it has begun scaling up deliveries of its S1 Pro+ electric scooter powered by the 4680 Bharat Cell across several southern Indian states, according to a press release filed with stock exchanges on December 28, 2025

Monday 29 December 2025

Move over, Malaysia? India's emerging OSAT sector claims price parity in legacy packaging

India's first wave of OSAT facilities is moving from capacity announcements to competitive positioning, with some domestic players now benchmarking themselves against established backend hubs rather than solely against local peers

Monday 29 December 2025

South Korea's battery equipment industry wins major orders linked to India's expanding investments

South Korea's battery equipment industry has secured a series of large orders tied to India's rapidly expanding battery manufacturing investments, marking a long-awaited breakthrough after months of intense competition with Chinese suppliers, according to Ddaily, TheElect, and Nate

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