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Monday 18 August 2025
India roundup: India approves four chip projects
The number of chipmaking projects in India that qualify for the country’s incentive policy has increased to ten, following the approval of four new initiatives. Concurrently, India and China appear to be reducing tensions against the backdrop of a recently imposed 50% tariff by the United States on Indian goods
Friday 15 August 2025
Optiemus, Corning launch India's first premium BIS-certified tempered glass brand
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
Thursday 14 August 2025
Acer India targets US$1B revenue, expands local manufacturing and retail network
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
Thursday 14 August 2025
India, China signal diplomatic thaw as US tariff pressure mounts
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
Thursday 14 August 2025
South Korean equipment makers eye entry into India battery manufacturing
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
Wednesday 13 August 2025
India's first AI unicorn files for IPO amid the country's booming AI sector
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
Wednesday 13 August 2025
India approves four chip projects under ISM
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
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Samsung partners with Acro in India's SSD market, tapping rapidly growing storage demand
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
Tuesday 12 August 2025
iPhone shipment rises as India's budget smartphone market contracts
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
Monday 11 August 2025
Airtel's Xtelify unveils sovereign cloud and AI tools to target telecom and enterprise growth
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
Monday 11 August 2025
India roundup: US doubles down tariffs on India

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

Thursday 7 August 2025
Dixon Technologies partners with Tech Mahindra to advance industry 4.0 adoption
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
Thursday 7 August 2025
Trump doubles India tariff to 50% to punish Russian oil buying
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
Wednesday 6 August 2025
LG Electronics reportedly revives India IPO plan with scaled-down valuation amid market uncertainty
LG Electronics is reportedly preparing to revive the initial public offering (IPO) of its Indian subsidiary, months after shelving the plan due to market volatility. According to South Korean Financial News, the company has resumed discussions with local investment banks, but the scale of the offering has been significantly reduced
Monday 4 August 2025
India highlights semiconductor potential ahead of Semicon India 2025
Ahead of the fourth edition of Semicon India, set to be held from September 2-4, 2025, in New Delhi, the Indian Government has released a press statement reaffirming its commitment to building a world-class semiconductor ecosystem. The release underscores India's growing role in the global chip supply chain, driven by demand for AI, smart devices, and digital infrastructure