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
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
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
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
As 2024 draws to a close, India's electronics manufacturing and semiconductor industries have shown steady growth throughout the year, driven by global supply chain realignments, favorable government policies, and a vast domestic market. Recent political developments in the US are expected to accelerate these supply chain shifts further, strengthening India's electronics manufacturing landscape
India's semiconductor ambitions are gaining momentum with initiatives like SEMI's planned Semiconductor Academy and Mindgrove Technologies' US$8M RISC-V funding. Marvell and Synaptics emphasize India's potential at the VLSI conference and beyond, while Wistron, Sunnic, and Micromax strengthen local capabilities through investments, diversification, and partnerships supporting AI and chip innovations
In the year-end message to Tata Group employees, chairman N Chandrasekaran emphasized the transformative impact of manufacturing on India's economy, buoyed by global supply chain shifts favoring the country
SEMI is stepping up to nurture India's critical talent pipeline as the country embarks on an ambitious journey to become a global semiconductor powerhouse
Reliance, a conglomerate based in India, has established partnerships with Chinese companies following a period of Indian restrictions on Chinese investors. This development signifies a possible easing of bilateral economic relations, potentially paving the way for increased Chinese investments in India
Mindgrove Technologies, an India-based IC design house, has secured US$8 million in funding, positioning the startup to commercialize its RISC-V products amid the Indian government's design-in-India initiative
IC distributor Sunnic Technology & Merchandise is expanding its CMOS image sensor (CIS) business in India while diversifying into service businesses focused on unmanned automation and smart healthcare solutions
In a strategic move to strengthen its global presence, Wistron's board of directors approved several overseas investment projects on December 20, 2024, including a major renovation of its Texas facility in the US, the construction of a new factory in Vietnam, and additional capital investment in India
India's semiconductor industry will convene next month in Bengaluru for the 38th VLSI Design Conference, a flagship event showcasing advancements in chip design, research, and innovation
India-based consumer electronics brand Micromax Informatics has partnered with Phison, a Taiwan-based NAND controller and storage provider, to create MiPhi. This strategic collaboration supports India's 'Making AI in India' vision, highlighting the country's aspirations to lead in artificial intelligence
