Local electronics manufacturers, including Dixon and Kaynes, are expanding as India strives to build a local supply chain. Multinationals like Apple and MSI continue investing in manufacturing in India.
Dixon and Vivo announce JV to boost smartphone manufacturing in India
Dixon Technologies and Vivo India have announced plans to form a joint venture, with Dixon securing a 51% majority stake and Vivo India holding 49%. This collaboration will focus on manufacturing smartphones for both Vivo and other brands.
Kaynes Semiconductor secures anchor customers in power electronics domain
India's Kaynes Semiconductor is advancing in power electronics with an anchor customer for IGBT and IPM products and partnerships with Mitsui for materials and Siemens for design tools. The company also collaborates with startups, a memory chip vendor, and talent initiatives to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem and workforce capabilities.
Apple to begin producing AirPods in India for the first time
Apple will begin producing its AirPods wireless earphones in India for the first time early next year, marking a milestone in the iPhone maker's steady push to diversify beyond China.
Taiwan-based MSI launches locally-made notebooks in India
Eyeing India's potential in the notebook market amid a make-in-India push, Taiwan-based MSI launches locally-produced notebooks and plans to expand its retail presence.
Google appoints new India head in AI push
Google has appointed Preeti Lobana as the new country manager and VP for its India operations, succeeding Sanjay Gupta, who was promoted to president of the Asia-Pacific region in July. Lobana will be instrumental in advancing Google's strategy to leverage AI across its customer base.
India extends notebook and PC import monitoring system through 2025
The Indian government has extended its monitoring framework for importing notebooks, tablets, and personal computing devices by one year through December 2025.
