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
Samsung Electronics has secured a contract valued at approximately US$720 million to supply 4G and 5G telecom equipment to Vodafone Idea, India's third-largest telecom operator. This agreement marks a significant milestone for Samsung, as it has now secured orders from the top three wireless operators in India
Sahasra Electronics, an India-based electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider eyeing the semiconductor packaging business, is set to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on September 26, aiming to raise INR1.86 billion (approx. US$22.3 million)
Foxconn-backed SiliconAuto established a new R&D center in Bengaluru that will specialize in designing semiconductor products and developing SoC solutions for the automotive industry. The focus will be on developing cutting-edge semiconductor solutions for EVs, autonomous driving, and connected car technologies
As India's semiconductor ambitions take shape, Henkel, the global industrial adhesives and electronics packaging giant, is positioning itself to support the country's emerging semiconductor ecosystem
Following a Reuters report revealing anti-competitive practices by Amazon and Flipkart, the Indian antitrust regulator has reportedly requested financial results from both companies, potentially signaling a move toward imposing fines
Leading technology companies in the US, including Nvidia and Google, have announced their commitment to India as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited them to seize opportunities arising from India's growth during his three-day visit to the US
India-based RRP Electronics inaugurated an INR120 billion (US$1.4 billion) OSAT facility in Maharashtra, the second chipmaking project after Adani-Tower Semiconductor's wafer fab in the state
Tata Group and Analog Devices have announced a strategic alliance to explore cooperative manufacturing opportunities by using Analog Devices's products in Tata applications
Uttar Pradesh, one of India's electronics manufacturing hubs, plans to establish a semiconductor park as states compete for investments amid India's chipmaking ambition
Fujifilm Electronic Materials, the semiconductor solutions division of the digital camera manufacturer, is set to enter the Indian market. The company is in discussions with multiple firms to provide comprehensive chemicals and solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and packaging
Tata is reportedly planning to establish two additional fabs in the medium term. If successful, Lenovo could become the first company to manufacture AI servers in India by 2025
As the US hosted the Quad Leaders Summit in Delaware, the US and India intensified their semiconductor collaboration by launching a series of initiatives, including a semiconductor fabrication plant
