India's smartphone market experienced a rare decline due to soft demand and high inventory levels. Only modest shipment growth is expected for 2025 due to the indirect impacts of US tariffs and major brands' strategic shift toward premium smartphones
India's competition regulator has issued a ruling that will prevent Google from providing the default operating system for Android TVs in the country. Additionally, Google will cease to be the default application store on these smart TVs, marking a notable shift in the Indian smart TV market
With US-China trade tensions escalating, the Trump administration has hiked tariffs on Chinese imports to as high as 245%, sharply increasing pressure on Chinese exporters. In contrast, Indian goods entering the US still face a modest 10% tariff during the current grace period. This, combined with deepening US-India ties under the Indo-Pacific strategy, is driving a wave of Chinese companies to shift production to India as they seek localized manufacturing and alternative export bases
Japanese automaker Honda Motor is ramping up its efforts in India's two-wheeler market, announcing the construction of a new electric scooter manufacturing facility in Bangalore. Scheduled to begin operations in 2028, the plant is part of Honda's broader strategy to turn India into a key global export base for its electric motorcycles and meet rising domestic demand
Foxconn may build its first northern India plant in Greater Noida as tariff shifts make India-made iPhones cheaper than China-made ones in the US market
Rumors from India indicate Foxconn is exploring setting up manufacturing facilities in Greater Noida, which would likely become the company's first production base in northern India, as the global electronics manufacturing ecosystem faces uncertainties due to US tariff policies
According to GSMArena, Acer is set to reassert its presence in India's smartphone market, launching three new handsets on April 15. The company has teased one of the upcoming models, which will feature a 64MP Sony sensor, along with an ultrawide lens and a macro camera—signaling a focus on photography, particularly in low-light conditions
India is assessing Chinese telecom equipment within its networks amid US-China trade tensions, citing national security concerns. While 4G infrastructure utilizes Huawei and ZTE technology, India has restricted new contracts and 5G involvement, reflecting broader caution toward Chinese foreign investments
The export of iPhones and other electronic devices from India to the US is becoming notably more cost-effective, with prices expected to be around 20% lower than those from China. This shift follows recent tariff exemptions by the US government, which will benefit manufacturers by eliminating reciprocal tariffs imposed on various electronics from China
US tariffs on global trading partners are seen as beneficial to India. Apple may increase its reliance on suppliers in India due to heightened US tariffs against China
Samsung Electronics' subsidiary Harman International is reportedly planning to divest part of its operations in India while pursuing growth opportunities in the automotive electronics sector through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The company has appointed Deutsche Bank as its financial advisor for the sale
India-based OSAT startup Suchi Semicon is preparing to begin commercial production in April, less than a month after completing successful trial runs, its founder Shetal Mehta told Digitimes Asia
Dixon will set up a notebook and PC manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, making products for brands like HP. India's largest EMS provider is riding on local incentives and global supply chain dynamics due to Trump 2.0
Engineering and technology solutions provider Cyient has launched a wholly-owned semiconductor subsidiary, Cyient Semiconductors, with a committed investment of US$100 million. The newly established entity will focus on delivering application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) turnkey solutions, targeting high-growth sectors such as electric vehicles, smart meters, and industrial automation, reports the Times of India, The Hindu, and Hindu Business Line
After a decade-long absence, French smartphone maker Alcatel is returning to India, partnering with Flipkart and looking for a local manufacturing partner
