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Friday 6 September 2024
India needs 10-20 wafer fabs, says SEMI CEO
As SEMICON India 2024 approaches, SEMI CEO Ajit Manocha has called on India to invest in building more semiconductor fabs. With global investors increasingly interested in India, Manocha emphasizes the need to enhance the country's semiconductor supply chain resilience to meet rising demand
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Tuesday 3 September 2024
India's Kaynes reaffirms commitment to Telangana despite Gujarat project approval
Kaynes SemiCon, a subsidiary of Kaynes Technology, has reiterated its commitment to establishing an advanced electronics manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, Telangana, despite recently securing approval for a project in Gujarat
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Tamil Nadu signs MoUs with US firms to establish itself as a manufacturing hub
During a 17-day US tour aimed at attracting investments, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin met with representatives from Apple, Google, and Microsoft and signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with US firms, including Applied Materials, to bolster the Indian state's position as an electronics powerhouse
Tuesday 3 September 2024
India approves Kaynes Semicon's ATMP facility in Gujarat
The Indian government has approved Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd's proposal to establish a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat. This facility will contribute to the broader initiative of developing a thriving semiconductor ecosystem in India
Monday 2 September 2024
Apple partners with Airtel in India in streaming service
Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, has partnered with Apple to offer exclusive Apple TV+ and Apple Music promotions. This move helps enhance Apple's position against rivals like Spotify and JioSaavn as Apple is expanding its digital services in India
Monday 2 September 2024
India roundup: Kaynes SemiCon secures India's first paying OSAT customer for advanced semiconductor packaging
Kaynes SemiCon secured India's first paying OSAT customer for advanced semiconductor packaging and inaugurated an EMS facility. Foxconn clarified the yields of made-in-India iPhones were on par with those made in China
Friday 30 August 2024
India-based IC design startup signs MoU with C-DAC for chip development
L&T Semiconductor Technologies, an Indian IC design startup backed by the L&T Group, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a government-supported organization. This MoU is intended to foster collaboration in developing local chip technology and enhancing the supporting ecosystem
Friday 30 August 2024
Reliance targets affordable AI and synergies through renewable energy and cloud ventures
At its 47th annual general meeting on August 29, Reliance Industries revealed ambitious plans for the future. Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced that the company aims to advance further by focusing on deep tech and advanced manufacturing. Reliance expects to double its size before the end of the decade
Thursday 29 August 2024
Semicon India 2024: what does the industry expect?
As Semicon India 2024 approaches, the Indian semiconductor industry is at a critical juncture
Thursday 29 August 2024
Apple becomes India's largest blue-collar job creator
As Apple urges its suppliers to diversify production, especially by expanding into India, Apple and its suppliers have emerged as significant job creators in the country
Wednesday 28 August 2024
LG Electronics reportedly advances plans for Indian IPO
Rumors have circulated about LG Electronics considering an IPO for its Indian unit, with reports indicating that the company is actively consulting investment banks for the potential listing
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Apple unlikely to move capacity back to China, say sources
Rumor has it that Apple is seeking to partially reverse its production relocation, returning to China some of the manufacturing capacity it has had its suppliers move out of the country. But DIGTIMES sources familiar with the US vendor's ecosystem say this is unlikely
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Indian wearable vendors face Chinese competition
Chinese smartphone manufacturers are preparing to make a strong push into the Indian wearable device market, a space traditionally dominated by local companies. It remains to be seen whether these Chinese firms will replicate their success in other sectors by outcompeting domestic players
Tuesday 27 August 2024
India expands partnership with Singapore to include semiconductors and advanced manufacturing
Following a semiconductor collaboration with Malaysia, India further expanded its partnership with Singapore to include advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, aviation, and other sectors in their latest ministerial roundtable
Monday 26 August 2024
Penny a minute voice bots help India startups vie with OpenAI
Earlier this month, executives from Alphabet Inc.'s Google DeepMind, Microsoft Corp. and Meta Platforms Inc. joined tech founders in Bangalore to watch one of India's top AI startups unveil a new product that might change how the world's most populous country uses the technology
Monday 26 August 2024
India-based Kaynes inaugurates EMS facility in Hyderabad
According to a corporate filing, Indian electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider Kaynes Technology has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Hyderabad. The plant opened on August 23 and is a key part of the company's expansion strategy, highlighting its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence
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