Tata Electronics is in talks with German chemicals major Merck to secure an exclusive long-term supply agreement for high-purity materials crucial to chipmaking, people familiar with the matter told The Economic Times. The discussions, centered on Tata's upcoming semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat, reflect the company's efforts to strengthen upstream supply chains as it advances India's most ambitious chip venture
Chinese Foreign Minister Yi Wang's recent visit to India marks a possible easing in China-India relations, with China reportedly agreeing to address India's requests for rare earths, fertilizers, and tunnel boring machines. Official announcements have yet to be made
OpenAI has introduced a new subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, tailored specifically for the Indian market and priced at INR399 per month (about US$4.6). The move aims to boost paid subscriptions by offering a more affordable option compared to existing plans
Apple is significantly expanding iPhone production in India, shifting key supply chains from China to mitigate US tariff risks. With five factories now operating, including two new facilities, India will supply the full iPhone 17 lineup, boosting regional manufacturing capacity and reshaping global smartphone production dynamics
India-based electronics manufacturer Optiemus Infracom has partnered with US-based glass maker Corning to launch India's first premium tempered glass screen protector brand, "RhinoTech." The protectors, engineered with Corning glass and manufactured in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, are expected to generate INR18–20 billion in revenue for Optiemus by the end of fiscal 2027
Acer's India division expects to cross US$1 billion in revenue by the end of 2025, driven by robust sales of notebook laptops and aggressive manufacturing expansion. President and managing director Harish Kohli told Hindu Business Line that the company's topline growth has been fueled by a sharp rise in consumer notebook market share—from 5.5% to over 18% in the past two years—thanks to locally tailored products under the Make in India initiative
India and China are edging toward a diplomatic thaw, just weeks after US President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50%. New Delhi and Beijing are rolling out trade, travel, and investment gestures that hint at a strategic recalibration amid mounting American trade pressure
South Korean battery equipment manufacturers are positioning themselves to benefit from India's accelerating push into advanced battery production, with Tata Group's battery subsidiary Agratas emerging as a major potential customer
Fractal Analytics, an India-based artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics services provider, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Mumbai that could value the company at over US$3.5 billion, reports Bloomberg
India has approved four additional semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), further strengthening the country's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. These projects bring the total number of approved initiatives to ten, involving cumulative investments of approximately INR1.60 trillion (approx. US$18.27 billion) across six states
Samsung Electronics has named Acro Engineering Company as its national distributor for solid-state drives (SSDs) in India. The partnership will see Acro distribute Samsung's latest Gen 4 and Gen 5 SSDs nationwide, leveraging its extensive sales network to tap into booming demand across gaming, enterprise, and data center sectors
India's smartphone market is undergoing premiumization, with rising average selling prices driving growth in mid- and high-end segments. This shift boosts brands like Apple, which sees strong double-digit gains, but challenges budget-focused players as overall market growth slows amid subdued demand and inflationary pressures
India-based Bharti Airtel's digital services arm, Xtelify, has launched Airtel Cloud, a sovereign cloud platform, along with an AI-powered software suite aimed at boosting efficiency and revenues for telecom operators and enterprises, according to Reuters, Cryptopolitan, and Capacity Media
The US imposition of a 50% tariff on India puts the country in a difficult position, caught between its energy ties with Russia and its dependence on American technology
Dixon Technologies has signed a master services agreement with Tech Mahindra to deploy Industry 4.0 technologies across its manufacturing plants and R&D centers in India. The partnership aims to drive Dixon's digital transformation by implementing AI-led automation and smart factory solutions
US President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods over its ongoing purchases of Russian energy, escalating a fight with a key Asian partner on the eve of his broad-based duties taking effect. Trump signed an executive order setting the new rate, the White House said Wednesday, which will stack on top of a 25% levy on Indian imports Trump announced last week. The higher duty will take effect within 21 days, according to the order
