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Monday 2 February 2026
India's 2026–27 Union Budget boosts semiconductors, data centers and rare earths to strengthen supply chains
India's finance ministry on February 1, 2026, unveiled the Union Budget for 2026–27, placing electronics and technology manufacturing at the heart of its growth strategy, with...
Monday 2 February 2026
India roundup: EU and India concludes FTA amid global trade disruption
After two decades, India and the EU close an FTA deal as US's tariff policy is disrupting the global supply chain.
Friday 30 January 2026
Dixon gears up for massive scale-up amid global memory volatility
Dixon Technologies saw negative impacts due to the memory price rise for the third quarter of fiscal 2026. During an earnings call, management outlined plans to navigate global supply...
Friday 30 January 2026
Apple achieves record-breaking revenue in India amid surging demand
Apple has reported an exceptional performance in India for its first fiscal quarter of 2026, achieving strong double-digit revenue growth in the region. CEO Tim Cook characterized...
Friday 30 January 2026
Tex Year Industries eyes strong 1H26 growth on India, Vietnam capacity, and specialty chemicals
Tex Year Industries anticipates returning to growth in 2026 following a slight revenue decline in 2025, driven by expanded production capacity in India and Vietnam and the maturation...
Thursday 29 January 2026
Why can't tech giants escape China's smartphone production grip?
Global technology companies, including Google, are increasingly shifting new product introduction (NPI) stages away from China to reduce geopolitical risks, with recent reports indicating...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
BYD reportedly considers local assembly in India as local EV demand surges
Chinese automaker BYD is reportedly exploring options to expand its presence in India, including local assembly, as demand for its electric vehicles (EVs) continues to rise, according...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
New India-EU FTA offers reciprocal automotive market access with phased tariff reductions
India and the EU have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA), marking a major development in bilateral trade relations. The announcement was made on January...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
India, EU strike trade pact as Trump tariffs force global realignment
India and the EU have finalized negotiations on a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), a move hailed as historic by both sides as they navigate strained relations with the US and global...
Monday 26 January 2026
Nvidia CEO heads to India AI summit as tech giants vie for emerging market
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in China on January 23, 2026, following company tradition by attending Nvidia's annual meetings in Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen. Rumors circulated...
Monday 26 January 2026
LG Electronics India receives Maharashtra eligibility certificate for incentives
LG Electronics India Limited has received an eligibility certificate from the Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, making the company eligible for incentives worth...
Monday 26 January 2026
Weekly news roundup: strategy shifts, supply chain realignments, scaling limits
Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of January 19-25, 2026.
Monday 26 January 2026
India roundup: India's semiconductor ambitions face hurdles echoing SEA as local IC design sector strives to grow
With Micron's ATMP facility moving into commercial production and fresh investments from domestic players, India's semiconductor push is gaining firmer footing. However, despite its...
Friday 23 January 2026
Higher display import duties signal India's push to localize flat panel manufacturing
New Delhi has raised the basic customs duty (BCD) on imported flat panel displays to 20% while lowering duties on open cells and key display components to 5%, in a policy move aimed...
Friday 23 January 2026
SEALSQ, Gujarat govt, and Kaynes SemiCon sign MoU to establish India's first secure post-quantum semiconductor center
SEALSQ Corp, a developer of semiconductors and post-quantum technology solutions, announced on January 21, 2026, that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...