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Monday 18 August 2025
Dixon Technologies, HKC seal joint venture agreement for display manufacturing in India
Dixon Technologies formed a joint venture with China's HKC, highlighting a thaw in India-China business ties, even as US President Donald Trump's 50% tariff on Indian goods unsettles...
Monday 18 August 2025
Modi emphasizes self-reliance, announces reforms as protectionism rises
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Independence Day address on August 15, 2025, to make a sweeping case for self-reliance, presenting it as both a matter of national dignity...
Monday 18 August 2025
Foxconn reportedly begins small-scale iPhone 17 production in India despite US tariff headwinds
Despite fresh concerns over US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a punitive 50% tariff on Indian exports, global electronics manufacturers are pressing ahead with expansion...
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,...
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."...
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...
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,...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Laster Tech reports 2Q25 loss amid expansion plans in North America
LED automotive lighting module manufacturer Laster Tech announced consolidated revenue of NT$2.27 billion (US$76.1 million) for the second quarter of 2025 but recorded a net loss...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Dual-base strategy: Auto industry finds balance between North America–Asia as tariff fog lifts
Mexico's successful bid to secure a 90-day extension on US import tariffs—maintaining a 25% levy—has temporarily eased market anxiety. Car part suppliers report a rush...
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...
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...