Foxconn encountered fresh accusations from a Reuters report saying the company excludes married women from working at facilities, which Foxconn refutes. Data indicated that India issued much fewer visas to Chinese nationals after the border conflict with China.
Foxconn statement denies discrimination against married women in India
In response to a Reuters report indicating that Foxconn has concerns regarding discrimination against married women, Foxconn issued a statement denying the allegations.
India tightens visa rules for Chinese nationals amid geopolitical strain, impacting electronics industry supply chain
Amid souring ties over geopolitical tensions, India has been tightening visas for incoming Chinese nationals, with visa issuances to Chinese nationals sharply declined, which Indian electronics industry insiders believe to have a negative economic impact on its supply chain development.
Xiaomi shifts gear ten years after India entry
As Xiaomi is expected to celebrate its tenth anniversary in entering India in July, the company is strategizing to pivot towards premiumization, AIoT, ecosystem integration, and local manufacturing to reclaim its leadership position in the country.
Meta AI launched in India, limited local language support challenges competitiveness
Meta rolled out its Meta AI chatbot in India after the general elections concluded. Its limited support for local languages could potentially hinder its competitiveness against other AI chatbots in an increasingly competitive landscape.
India reportedly to require common charging ports for smartphones in mid-2025
According to Mint, citing unnamed sources, starting from June 2025, all new smartphones and tablets sold in India must feature a common USB-C charging port. This will allow universal compatibility with a single charger and cable across devices. Notebooks will follow suit by the end of 2026.
Synopsys expected to provide automation and analytics tools for Tata Electronics chipmaking facilities in India
Following the collaboration with Taiwan-based PSMC to build a 300mm wafer fab in India, Tata Electronics plans to expedite the operation of the fab with tools provided by Synopsys.
Indian electronic component production value set to surge fivefold by 2030
A new report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) projects that India's demand for electronic components and sub-assemblies will surge from an estimated US$45.5 billion, supporting US$102 billion in electronics production in 2023, to US$240 billion by 2030, supporting an estimated US$500 billion in electronics production.
