Fire at Tata's iPhone parts plant in southen India put its ability to operate sophisticated manufacturing to test. Foxconn may make progress on its OSAT venture in India despite delay
Apple announced plans to significantly expand its presence in India by opening four new retail stores and introducing its first-ever "Made in India" iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models, with AirPods production in India on the horizon
India has made significant strides in supercomputing, launching three PARAM Rudra supercomputers and two High-Performance Computing Systems. These powerful machines will be instrumental in driving research and innovation across various sectors, including science, technology, and the economy
China-based automotive giant BYD is reportedly in talks with Indian conglomerates Reliance Group and Adani Group to set up a local manufacturing base in India. This move comes despite India's cautious stance regarding Chinese investments
The Ministry of Science & Technology of India has announced the launch of BharatGen, a generative AI initiative focused on developing foundational models in language, speech, and computer vision, according to a press release published by the Press Information Bureau of India
Foxconn reportedly plans to invest approximately US$50 million in its Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) joint venture with HCL, as India continues to offer attractive subsidies for chipmaking facilities
India-based IC design startup L&T Semiconductor Technologies revealed it's developing 15 products, which will be mass-produced in two years and will start the chipmaking business once it reaches a certain threshold in sales
Pegatron is transforming from a traditional OEM manufacturing solution provider to a comprehensive manufacturing partner, expanding its Indian customer base beyond the electronics sector
A fire broke out at Tata Electronics' iPhone manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, leading to an indefinite halt in operations just a day after the company announced plans to double its workforce at the facility. This incident poses a setback to Apple's efforts to diversify its manufacturing beyond China
Foxconn is reportedly evaluating an investment of US$1 billion to establish a smartphone display module assembly plant in Tamil Nadu, India, possibly the first in Southern India, a rumor Foxconn refused to comment
PSMC and Tata finalized a deal for India's first commercial fab in three decades. The US and India agreed on a national security fab, which is likely to subject to US export curbs
A significant fire erupted at Tata Electronics' iPhone component manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, India, forcing a temporary closure of the plant. While the fire has been extinguished, authorities are investigating its cause. This incident adds to a series of disruptions affecting iPhone manufacturing in India
Taiwan-based Giga Solar Materials Corp (GSMC) announced on September 25 that it will establish a sales office in India in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by optimism about the solar potential in that market. If monthly demand exceeds ten tons, the company will evaluate plans for local manufacturing
The US and India recently announced the establishment of a national security fab dedicated to producing chips using compound semiconductors, marking a significant milestone in India's semiconductor ambitions. However, US export control regulations applied to the fab may impact its operational effectiveness
Altos Computing, a subsidiary of Acer, has successfully secured a significant order for workstations from Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a prominent state-owned enterprise in India. Notably, the workstations are assembled locally in India, supporting the country's ambitions for developing its electronics manufacturing sector
