As AI software and hardware giants turn their attention to India for profitable opportunities, the US's recent AI chip export controls limiting India's access to advanced processors have stirred concerns about the impact on strengthening US-India relations amid enduring ties between India and Russia
Lenovo is set to more than double its smartphone and notebook production in India from 6.4 million in fiscal 2024 to over 12 million units in fiscal 2025, driven by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. This move aims to reduce imports, foster a local component ecosystem, and enhance Lenovo's manufacturing footprint in India
Indichip Semiconductors Ltd, in collaboration with Japan's Yitoa Micro Technology, is set to make a significant leap in India's electronics sector by establishing the nation's first private semiconductor plant in Andhra Pradesh. The ambitious project pegged at an investment of INR140 billion (US$1.62 billion), will focus on the production of silicon carbide (SiC) chips, a crucial component in the advancement of energy-efficient technologies
The impending return of Donald Trump to the White House may trigger significant global economic disruption. The president-elect's threats to increase tariffs on Vietnamese and Mexican imports could severely impact the supply chains that Taiwanese companies have been developing in recent years
China's government is reportedly interfering with Apple's efforts to relocate its supply chain, creating significant challenges for manufacturing partner Foxconn in its expansion to India
India-based Syrma SGS Technology Limited and Taiwan-based MSI have partnered to initiate local notebook production in India amid India's push for local IT hardware manufacturing
India has hit roadblocks in its efforts to build a local display fab. The country is reportedly considering fresh incentives for electronics manufacturers
Growing geopolitical risks in Russia and China, coupled with mounting uncertainty in North America due to former President Trump's protectionist policies, are prompting Japanese companies to recalibrate their investment strategies. A recent survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) reveals India emerging as the most promising market for Japanese investments in 2024
The changing landscape of US-Sino relations has spurred a shift toward regional and local manufacturing bases, positioning India as an attractive destination for global production given its vast market potential
Tata Elxsi is teaming up with Qualcomm to develop virtual models of Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions for cloud-native application development, showcased at CES 2025
Despite tepid consumer demand, particularly among price-sensitive segments, smartphone vendors are increasingly embracing premiumization as their strategy for the Indian market in 2025
Foxconn and Dixon Technologies are seeking substantial subsidies under India's incentive scheme, highlighting potential hurdles in India's efforts to attract investments and build itself as a global electronics manufacturing hub
As global demand for display technologies continues to soar, India is vying to establish itself as a competitive player in the display fabrication (fab) industry
