Samsung Electronics is facing major setbacks as labor disputes at its Sriperumbudur factory in India escalate without resolution. South Korean industry observers warn that the prolonged strike threatens to undermine Samsung's growth momentum in the world's most populous market. Beyond immediate production disruptions, the ongoing labor unrest could damage the company's corporate reputation in a region increasingly critical to its global strategy

Foxconn's smartphone assembly plant in Karnataka, India, is set to receive a subsidy of INR69.7 billion (US$801 million) from the local government, marking the first such incentive granted to an electronics company, reports Economic Times and Business Today

CDIL Semiconductors and Infineon Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on power semiconductor solutions tailored to India's growing needs in e-mobility, renewable energy, and energy-efficient appliances. This partnership aims to enhance India's semiconductor capabilities and integrate cost-effective, locally produced solutions into the global supply chain

Apple supplier Jabil has announced plans to establish a factory in Gujarat, the company's second in India. The company also expressed its intention to build a US$125 million silicon photonics manufacturing facility in the state

Austria-based AT&S AG, a major player in the PCB and IC substrate industry, has announced the establishment of a new Information Technology Shared Service Centre (IT SSC) in Pune, Maharashtra

VCI Global and Kinesis Manufacturing Solutions are investing US$3.5 million to build India's first semiconductor wire plant in Chennai, scheduled to start operations in the third quarter of 2025. The facility will produce semiconductor bonding wires, essential for chip manufacturing, supporting India's push to localize its semiconductor supply chains

Lenovo has unveiled a plan to manufacture all its PC models in India exclusively for the Indian market over the next three years. The company is also preparing to manufacture GPU-based servers for artificial intelligence in Pondicherry

LG Group chairman Kwang-mo Koo traveled to India to assess the company's R&D, production, and distribution as LG commemorates 30 years in the market. This visit aligns with LG's strategy to expand in India while managing risks associated with US-China tensions

India launched an incentive scheme to support local production of lithium batteries amid an EV trend in 2021. However, all the approved applicants failed to begin production to avail of the benefits after nearly four years

Apple has launched the iPhone 16e, the successor to the iPhone SE, with prices starting at US$599, up from US$429. Although it remains Apple's most affordable iPhone, it has reset expectations for entry-level pricing. Analysts believe the iPhone 16e might boost sales in markets such as China and India, potentially spurring upgrades. This move is in line with CEO Tim Cook's goal to expand Apple Intelligence internationally and China's recent stimulus measures

India's Dixon Technologies is considering expanding its manufacturing operations in Uttar Pradesh, a key hub for mobile phone production. The company aims to start producing display modules by late 2025 and is leading this expansion by manufacturing 4K TVs for an Indian brand

India, the world's most populous country with a population of over 1.4 billion, has enormous growth potential in the network communications market. In the past, India lagged behind others in 3G and 4G development due to a number of factors, such as a market over-crowded with competitors, weak telecommunications infrastructure, and poor policy implementation. However, the arrival of the 5G era has gradually changed the landscape of India's telecommunications market, according to DIGITIMES's latest report covering India's 5G market

Ennocon, a Taiwan-based industrial PC (IPC) manufacturer and Foxconn subsidiary, has reportedly begun operations in India, targeting the industrial automation and digital transformation market. The move reflects a shift in manufacturing as IPC companies relocate production from China to India and Southeast Asia amid geopolitical tensions

Kaynes Technology, a leading Indian electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, is planning strategic acquisitions in Japan and Taiwan to expand its global footprint and enhance manufacturing capabilities