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Friday 20 March 2026

India's Reliance signs 15-year green ammonia offtake deal with Samsung C&T

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has signed a binding long-term supply and purchase agreement (SPA) with Samsung C&T Corporation for the supply of green ammonia over 15 years, commencing in the second half of fiscal year 2029. Valued at more than US$3 billion, RIL describes it as one of the largest binding green ammonia offtake agreements in the world

India mandates domestic sourcing of solar wafers under expanded approval list policy

Friday 20 March 2026

Rohm eyes India as emerging hub for power semiconductor packaging and automotive supply

Wednesday 18 March 2026

Tata Semiconductor head reportedly steps down amid fab build-out

Wednesday 18 March 2026

India's Agnit Semiconductors raises US$2.6 million to commercialise GaN chips for telecom and power

Wednesday 18 March 2026

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Monday 23 March 2026

India roundup: India eyes key hub for semiconductors, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing

India is rapidly positioning itself as a strategic hub for semiconductors, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing. Japanese and domestic chipmakers expand local operations, the 2026 budget offers tax and import incentives, solar wafer sourcing is mandated, and Reliance secures a US$3 billion green ammonia deal with Samsung, highlighting supply chain and energy transitions

Tuesday 17 March 2026

Dixon guarantees up to US$10 million for Padget Electronics' raw material purchases from Foxlink

Dixon Technologies (India) Limited disclosed on 16 March that it has issued a guarantee for its wholly owned unlisted material subsidiary, Padget Electronics Private Limited, in favour of Foxlink India Electric Private Limited. The disclosure was made to the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and in compliance with a SEBI master circular dated 30 January 2026

Monday 16 March 2026

India's 2026 budget targets semiconductor supply chain with five-year tax exemptions and near-zero import duties

India's Union Budget 2026 has introduced a comprehensive set of tax exemptions and duty-free incentives aimed at securing a larger share of the global technology supply chain, though the measures hold particular relevance for semiconductor and electronics manufacturers

Monday 16 March 2026

India roundup: A reality check of chipmaking dream

Despite semiconductor manufacturing facilities expected in 2026, India remains a small player in the global chipmaking industry, as it is reportedly considering further incentives

Friday 13 March 2026

Acerpure expands in India with new AC line aimed at hot, energy-conscious market

Acerpure has introduced a new range of air conditioners in New Delhi as it moves to deepen its presence in India's home appliance sector, riding rising demand driven by soaring summer temperatures and growing household air conditioner penetration

Friday 13 March 2026

Ai+ Smartphone to add 3 million device production capacity in India with Optiemus Electronics

Optiemus Electronics Limited (OEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Optiemus Infracom Limited, has entered a manufacturing agreement with Ai+ Smartphone and NxtQuantum Shift Technologies India Private Limited to produce mobile phones, tablets, IoT devices, and advanced wearable products in India

Friday 13 March 2026

India's PC shipments hit record in 2025 on AI notebook and enterprise demand

India's traditional PC market reached a record 15.9 million shipments in 2025, rising 10.2% year over year, according to IDC. Strong enterprise demand, rising adoption of AI-enabled notebooks, and robust notebook sales drove the market to its highest annual volume ever

Thursday 12 March 2026

India's 2026 semiconductor ramp unlikely to move global wafer supply needle, analysts say

India's plan to bring four semiconductor facilities into commercial production in 2026 marks an important milestone for the country's semiconductor ambitions, but analysts say the move will have only a limited impact on global chip manufacturing capacity

Wednesday 11 March 2026

India eases investment rules for border countries, signaling cautious economic thaw with China

India has relaxed parts of its foreign direct investment screening rules for neighboring countries, including China, in a move aimed at boosting manufacturing while maintaining safeguards. The changes suggest a cautious shift in India-China economic relations after years of tighter restrictions

Wednesday 11 March 2026

TDK to open Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Bangalore and Singapore

TDK announced the establishment of its Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Bangalore, India, marking the company's fifth regional headquarters after Japan, Europe, the Americas, and China. A new legal entity, TDK Asia-Pacific, will work with TDK Singapore to manage more than 20 TDK entities across India, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. Those teams account for nearly 17% of TDK's approximately 105,000 global employees

Wednesday 11 March 2026

India's Optiemus approves further equity investments in two wholly owned subsidiaries

Optiemus Infracom Limited informed stock exchanges that its Operations & Administration Committee approved further investments in two wholly owned subsidiaries in a meeting held on March 9

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Taiwan-US memory, foundry, and packaging expansions surge; Malaysia and India reportedly face delays

The global semiconductor industry is rapidly expanding production capacity, with Taiwan, the US, and China accelerating memory, advanced packaging, and wafer foundry construction plans. Supply chain sources report a sharp order increase for 2026, driven not only by TSMC's large-scale expansions in Taiwan and the US but also by accelerated memory fab projects from Nanya Technology and Micron, alongside continuous growth in China's semiconductor output

Monday 9 March 2026

Mitsui partners with Kaynes and AOI Electronics to support Indian OSAT business

Mitsui has concluded a strategic business partnership agreement with Kaynes Semicon Private Limited, an OSAT (semiconductor back-end process) company in India, and AOI Electronics, the largest Japanese OSAT company. The agreement aims to support the start-up and operation of Kaynes' OSAT business and to facilitate sales of products manufactured by Kaynes

Monday 9 March 2026

India roundup: Japan, South Korea deepen push as semiconductor and tech investments expand

Japanese and South Korean firms are expanding their presence in India as the country strengthens its semiconductor and technology ecosystem. Rohm has partnered with Suchi Semicon for back-end manufacturing, while Hanmi Semiconductor and OLED materials firm Lordin are advancing India plans alongside Micron's new facility

Monday 9 March 2026

Exclusive interview: India's NKRF seeks global role in RF component supply chain

After 15 years of dominating the Indian domestic defense and aerospace landscape, N.K. RF Products & Services (NKRF) is officially pivoting toward the global stage. Making its international exhibition debut at Space-Comm, the company is pitching its "Made in India, For the World" philosophy to global OEMs and satellite startups

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