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Thursday 9 January 2025
Premium shift and rising ASP drives India's smartphone market toward projected US$50 billion in 2025
Despite tepid consumer demand, particularly among price-sensitive segments, smartphone vendors are increasingly embracing premiumization as their strategy for the Indian market in 2025
Thursday 9 January 2025
Foxconn and Dixon reportedly urge Indian government to deliver promised subsidies after meeting production targets
Foxconn and Dixon Technologies are seeking substantial subsidies under India's incentive scheme, highlighting potential hurdles in India's efforts to attract investments and build itself as a global electronics manufacturing hub
Thursday 9 January 2025
India's display fab dream: big potential, bigger challenges
As global demand for display technologies continues to soar, India is vying to establish itself as a competitive player in the display fabrication (fab) industry
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Microsoft announces record US$3 billion India AI investment
Amid growing investments in India's AI sector, Microsoft has announced plans to invest US$3 billion in the country. This substantial investment aims to enhance AI capabilities and expand the reach of Azure services across India
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Tata Electronics secures Pegatron India acquisition as Apple accelerates production relocation ahead of Trump 2.0
As the world witnesses the rapid shift in global supply chains triggered by the impending commencement of Donald Trump's second term, India has taken a significant step by approving Tata Electronics' acquisition of Pegatron India. This move comes in response to concerns that the relocation of Apple's supply chain to India has been progressing at a sluggish pace
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Maruti Suzuki battles Indian market share loss after Osamu Suzuki's death
Maruti Suzuki faces a critical transition period following the death of its influential former chairman and CEO, Osamu Suzuki while grappling with declining market share in India amid shifting consumer preferences and intensifying competition from South Korean manufacturers
Tuesday 7 January 2025
NXP expects India to account for 8-10% of total revenue
After pledging a substantial investment of US$1 billion in India, a nation with an ambitious strategy to develop a robust local electronics and semiconductor industry, NXP Semiconductors anticipates that India will contribute 8-10% to its global revenue. This move is part of the company's broader effort to lessen its dependence on China, where it encounters fierce competition
Tuesday 7 January 2025
India reportedly to announce US$3 billion incentive scheme to boost electronics manufacturing, benefitting Apple
Amid potential tariff hikes by the upcoming US administration, which may disrupt the global supply chain and once again benefit India, the Indian government reportedly plans another incentive scheme to boost the development of a local electronics manufacturing ecosystem
Monday 6 January 2025
Weekly news roundup: STSP emerges as global chipmaking hub; US government seeks public opinion to ban Chinese-made drones
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of December 30 – January 3
Monday 6 January 2025
India roundup: Nvidia GPUs reportedly dominate in IndiaAI mission tender initiative
Nvidia GPUs have emerged as the primary choice among bidders for the IndiaAI Mission procurement initiative, while Foxconn plans to mimic its Chinese success in India by building a mega dormitory facility in the South Asian country
Friday 3 January 2025
India's machine tool demand surges, Japanese firms seek growth as Chinese competition intensifies
India's growing economy and the make-in-India initiative have spurred significant demand for machine tools in electronics, automotive, and semiconductors, prompting Japanese manufacturers to expand in India, although Chinese firms have overtaken them in market share
Friday 3 January 2025
Indian regulator reportedly to charge Apple with anti-competitive practices
The Indian competition regulator is reportedly poised to charge Apple with engaging in anti-competitive practices related to its App Store operations. This impending case draws parallels to a similar situation faced by Apple in the European Union
Thursday 2 January 2025
Foxconn reportedly completes dormitory project for female workforce in Tamil Nadu
Foxconn has reportedly completed a US$230 million project in Tamil Nadu to build dormitories for its predominantly female workforce, enhancing convenience and support for their staff as Foxconn commits to expanding its operations in India
Thursday 2 January 2025
Nvidia GPUs reportedly dominate in IndiaAI mission tender initiative
Nvidia GPUs are emerging as the dominant choice in the government's ambitious INR100.0 billion (US$1.17 billion) IndiaAI mission
Thursday 2 January 2025
Samsung targets India market leadership with new budget devices
Samsung Electronics aims to reclaim its leadership position in India's smartphone market by launching affordable new products in early 2025. According to reports from Sam Mobile and SE Daily, the company will introduce the Galaxy F16 5G smartphone in India in the first quarter of 2025. The Galaxy F series specifically targets developing markets like India and Bangladesh
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