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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...
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...
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...
Monday 4 August 2025
Kaynes Circuits reportedly to invest US$570M in Tamil Nadu's first large-scale PCB facility
The Economic Times, citing unnamed sources, reported that Kaynes Circuits India is set to invest INR49.95 billion (approx. US$570 million) to establish an advanced electronics...
Monday 4 August 2025
VinFast launches production in India with US$500 million Tamil Nadu plant
Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has officially commenced production at its new manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The US$500 million plant represents...
Monday 4 August 2025
India's AI boom hides dependency risks under Trump deregulation
India may benefit in the short term from a renewed US push to ease restrictions on artificial intelligence exports, but the shift could deepen its long-term reliance on American chipmakers...
Monday 4 August 2025
India roundup: Trump's 25% tariff jolts Apple
Trump imposed a 25% tariff on India, one of the highest rates among US trading partners, an unwelcome development for Apple and Foxconn as they expand investments in the country.
Friday 1 August 2025
MediaTek leads India's smartphone market rebound
India's smartphone market rebounded in the second quarter of 2025, growing 8% in volume and 18% in value year-over-year, according to Counterpoint's market tracker. The recovery...
Friday 1 August 2025
India-based Amber Group to acquire controlling stake in Israeli automation firm Unitronics
Indian electronics manufacturer Amber Group's subsidiary, IL JIN Electronics India Pvt Ltd, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a controlling stake in Unitronics, an Israeli...
Thursday 31 July 2025
US 25% tariff jolts India's electronics sector and Apple
A new 25% US tariff on Indian imports has intensified trade tensions and poses a significant threat to India's fast-growing electronics export industry. The move widens India's disadvantage...
Thursday 31 July 2025
Trump hits India with 25% tariff, threatens more over Russia
US President Donald Trump said he would impose a tariff of at least 25% on India's exports to the US starting Friday, though later added that the two sides were still in talks.
Thursday 31 July 2025
Tariff pressures, PLI scheme drive diverging export fortunes for Samsung and Apple
Samsung's smartphone exports from India dropped sharply in the second quarter of 2025, likely due to the end of its eligibility for the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. Meanwhile,...
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Wistron has no EMS plans for Telangana, focus remains on service operations in India
India's Economic Times reports that Wistron Group plans to invest about INR10 billion (US$115.30 million) to establish an electronics manufacturing plant in Telangana, targeting...
Monday 28 July 2025
Jabil's Sanand plant nears completion amid manufacturing expansion
US-based electronics manufacturer Jabil is close to completing its new plant in Sanand, Gujarat, Union Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed on X on July 26, 2025...
Monday 28 July 2025
Weekly News Roundup: MediaTek wins Meta's ASIC orders, Asus revives Xbox hardware, and YMTC plans China-made NAND Line
Below are the top DIGITIMES Asia stories from July 21 to 27, 2025. The top three topics include MediaTek winning Meta's order for 2nm ASIC; Asus, Microsoft revive Xbox hardware with...