India is stepping up its semiconductor ambitions as a new domestic plant begins production, underscoring efforts to build a resilient supply chain and position the country as a global chip manufacturing hub

Samsung R&D Institute India, Bangalore, has expanded its Samsung Innovation Campus to six additional colleges, deepening its efforts to equip young learners with AI, IoT, and coding skills — strengthening digital workforce pipelines and international competitiveness while promoting inclusivity and employability through industry-aligned training and mentorship across India and beyond

Malaysia's EV industrial policy is creating tension with foreign automakers, as export-driven and localization rules prompt BYD to reassess a planned plant. At the same time, authorities insist the framework supports long-term industry development

India is emerging in the global memory supply chain as Micron Technology scales production, with officials linking rising output to surging AI-driven demand and broader ambitions to localize chip manufacturing

Keysight Technologies is opening local manufacturing operations in India, a move that promises faster access to precision test equipment and greater supply-chain resilience for global customers. The expansion is set to accelerate development across semiconductors, quantum computing, aerospace, AI, and wireless sectors, while deepening collaboration with Indian research institutions and government programs

OnePlus said its India chief executive Robin Liu will step down effective March 31, as the company faces declining shipments and ongoing restructuring within its parent group, according to company statements and multiple media reports

Indian conglomerate Adani Group is advancing plans to expand its data center business, holding preliminary talks with global technology firms including Meta Platforms and Google, according to a Bloomberg report

India is reviewing its technology incentive framework as surging graphics processing unit (GPU) prices reshape the economics of these policies, with implications for both manufacturing policy and public investment plans, according to officials and industry participants

Tesla is preparing to enter India's industrial energy storage market, according to a job advertisement posted on the company's careers website and reported by Reuters. The listing sought a business development lead in India to "develop and execute a comprehensive market expansion strategy for industrial energy storage solutions." It said the candidate would help shape Tesla's entry into "utility-scale energy storage." The posting did not elaborate on specific plans

The Government of India, through the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), has released the National Generation Adequacy Plan (2026-27 to 2035-36), detailing a comprehensive roadmap to ensure a reliable and sustainable power supply for the next decade. The plan addresses the projected peak electricity demand of 459 GW and an annual energy requirement of 3,365 billion units (BU) by 2035-36

Dai Nippon Printing (DNP)'s decision to open a research and development base in Telangana in April 2026 could accelerate collaborative innovation between the Japanese industry and Indian academia, with potential impacts on electric vehicle charging and pharmaceutical ingredient production for global markets

The government announced on March 23 that it has restored the rates and value caps under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for all eligible export products, effective from March 23, 2026

Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing's US$735 million loan package could accelerate India's domestic chip ambitions, but it also highlights execution and supply-chain risks for global technology supply chains. Lenders have insisted on brand continuity and majority control over the company while accepting leased land valued at zero as collateral, according to Mint and The Economic Times

Taiwanese semiconductor and electronics suppliers face clearer incentives and growing opportunities in India following a budgetary push that prioritizes localized supply chains and higher-value-added segments. The developments could prompt more firms to reassess investment feasibility, though large foundry players have so far remained cautious

India's decision to ease foreign direct investment (FDI) restrictions for neighboring countries marks a calibrated shift in policy that could reshape its electronics and semiconductor supply chains, even as geopolitical sensitivities remain intact