Production of Apple's AirPods at Foxconn's Telangana factory has encountered supply disruptions due to China's tightening grip on rare earth element exports, particularly dysprosium—an essential component used in high-performance magnets inside AirPods. The shortage reflects the growing impact of geopolitical tensions on global tech supply chains

Apple held its ground in India's recovering smartphone market in the second quarter of 2025, ranking sixth overall. The iPhone 16 series accounted for over half of its shipments, while continued demand for older models helped Apple navigate a competitive landscape and weak organic demand across the industry

Qualcomm Technologies showcased its latest spatial computing innovations during the Snapdragon for India – XR Day event held on July 21, 2025, in New Delhi, reaffirming its confidence in smart glasses as the next major consumer tech platform. With a focus on India's tech-savvy population and booming 5G ecosystem, Qualcomm aims to lead the XR revolution in the region

Reliance Industries, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, expects its much-anticipated clean energy gigafactories in Jamnagar, Gujarat, to become operational over the next four to six quarters

Synopsys is playing a key role in India's growing semiconductor ambitions, partnering closely with Tata Electronics to support what may become the world's first AI-based semiconductor foundry at Dholera in Gujarat

India is considering easing foreign direct investment (FDI) restrictions on Chinese companies, signaling a potential policy shift driven by both economic and diplomatic calculations

Tata Electronics and Robert Bosch GmbH have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate across critical areas in the electronics and semiconductor sectors. The agreement was signed by Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD of Tata Electronics, and Dirk Kress, executive vice president of Semiconductor Operations at Bosch

Tesla finally set up its first show room in India after a nine-year journey amid steep Indian duties against importe vehicles. India looks to attract investments from financial institutions to Gujarat as the state is building itself as a chip hub

India's electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector is gaining momentum amid global supply chain realignment. Kaynes Electronics will invest INR3.52 billion to build a new high-tech facility in Bhopal, highlighting Central India's growing role in the country's push to attract electronics production beyond China

India's ambitious financial center in Gujarat state is rapidly attracting global institutions, with two major Taiwanese banks pledging to establish operations as the facility positions itself as a key bridge between India's growing economy and international markets

India's Dixon Technologies has signed two new agreements with Chinese firms, a joint venture and an acquisition, in a move that could test the central government's evolving approach to foreign direct investment (FDI) from China following the Galwan Valley clash in 2020. These deals bring Dixon's total tie-ups with Chinese partners to five, each awaiting FDI approval by the Indian government

Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor has officially entered the electric vehicle market with the launch of its first model, the e Vitara, an electric SUV manufactured in Gujarat, India. The e Vitara is already available in the United Kingdom and is expected to expand to other international markets by summer 2025. Suzuki plans to introduce the model in Japan during fiscal year 2025, spanning from April 2025 to March 2026

Tesla has opened its first showroom in India as part of a cautious, retail-first strategy to gauge market demand while holding off on local manufacturing. The move reflects the company's response to high import duties and global factory overcapacity, as it tests the waters in a price-sensitive but promising EV market

The US's recent decision to impose a 50% tariff on copper imports is expected to have minimal direct impact on India's copper exports, but it may contribute to uncertainty in India's electronics manufacturing and semiconductor supply chains

MiPhi Semiconductors, a strategic joint venture between Micromax Informatics and Taiwan's Phison Electronics, is positioning itself as a key player in India's push for semiconductor self-reliance by focusing on AI-driven NAND storage solutions and intelligent computing infrastructure that are both designed and made in India