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Wednesday 23 April 2025
Alphabet reportedly redirects Pixel production from Vietnam to India amid renewed tariff disruptions
As the US imposes a 46% tariff on Vietnam and a 26% tariff on India, Alphabet executives are reportedly urging Pixel smartphone manufacturers to boost production in India. This shift...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Tesla exploring Indian suppliers to diversify away from China
Tesla has recently shown strong interest in India, with CEO Elon Musk announcing plans to revisit the country later in 2025. Tesla is also reportedly exploring potential suppliers...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
US Vice President visits India to boost ties, address trade issues amid tariff concerns
US Vice President JD Vance began a four-day visit to India on April 21, 2025, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and address trade concerns, especially amid potential US tariffs...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Indian smartphone market sees rare slump as shipments drop 8%
India's smartphone market experienced a rare decline due to soft demand and high inventory levels. Only modest shipment growth is expected for 2025 due to the indirect impacts of...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Google settles Android TV antitrust case in India
India's competition regulator has issued a ruling that will prevent Google from providing the default operating system for Android TVs in the country. Additionally, Google will cease...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Tariff pressure triggers Chinese companies' southbound shift — Lenovo, Haier expand India manufacturing
With US-China trade tensions escalating, the Trump administration has hiked tariffs on Chinese imports to as high as 245%, sharply increasing pressure on Chinese exporters. In contrast,...
Monday 21 April 2025
Honda accelerates electric two-wheeler push in India with new factory, global export plans
Japanese automaker Honda Motor is ramping up its efforts in India's two-wheeler market, announcing the construction of a new electric scooter manufacturing facility in Bangalore....
Monday 21 April 2025
India roundup: Foxconn reportedly eyes first northern Indian plant as tariff shifts impact iPhone costs
Foxconn may build its first northern India plant in Greater Noida as tariff shifts make India-made iPhones cheaper than China-made ones in the US market.
Wednesday 16 April 2025
Trump's auto tariffs create supply crunch as China faces surplus
Trump's steep 25% tariff on imported vehicles plus an additional 25% border tax on cars from Canada and Mexico has upended the US auto market, creating significant supply constraints...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Tariff uncertainties prompt supply chain rethink as Trump 2.0 policies evolve
Global supply chain operators are adopting increasingly cautious strategies amid rapidly shifting US tariff policies, with companies accelerating their international production plans...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Auto Shanghai 2025: A telling litmus test for China-West auto decoupling
Auto Shanghai 2025, running from April 23 to May 2, is set to become a critical arena for global automakers. Chinese brands are poised to dominate the spotlight, while European manufacturers—reeling...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Foxconn reportedly eyes greater Noida for first northern India base amid tariff uncertaintiy
Rumors from India indicate Foxconn is exploring setting up manufacturing facilities in Greater Noida, which would likely become the company's first production base in northern India,...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Acer to launch three smartphones in India on April 15, eyes bigger share through local partnership
According to GSMArena, Acer is set to reassert its presence in India's smartphone market, launching three new handsets on April 15. The company has teased one of the upcoming...
Tuesday 15 April 2025
India reportedly scrutinizes Chinese telecom gear amid security concerns
India is assessing Chinese telecom equipment within its networks amid US-China trade tensions, citing national security concerns. While 4G infrastructure utilizes Huawei and ZTE technology,...
Monday 14 April 2025
US tariff breaks make iPhones from India 20% cheaper than China
The export of iPhones and other electronic devices from India to the US is becoming notably more cost-effective, with prices expected to be around 20% lower than those from China...