Besides chipmaking, India is actively advancing its IC design capabilities. Apple continues to expand Tata Electronics' role in its global diversification push.
Ex-TI, Intel, AMD executives launch AI chip startups in India as government pushes chip design
A wave of senior executives from global semiconductor giants such as Intel, AMD, and Texas Instruments (TI) are striking out on their own to launch AI chip startups in India, seeking to tap into the country's growing semiconductor ecosystem and the multibillion-dollar opportunity in artificial intelligence, as reported by the Economic Times.
India eyes Taiwan-inspired chip R&D hub to jumpstart domestic ecosystem
Semicon Fab Technologies has proposed a Taiwan-style semiconductor R&D hub in Dholera, Gujarat, to support India's chip ecosystem. Modeled on ITRI, it aims to offer shared cleanrooms, pilot lines, and training facilities to benefit startups, academia, and industry while integrating global partners to meet international standards.
India outlines EV manufacturing scheme as firms weigh investment hurdles, import incentives
India has issued detailed guidelines for the "Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India" (SPMEPCI), aiming to attract new investments from global EV manufacturers. Under the scheme, approved applicants must commit to a minimum investment of INR41.5 billion (approx. US$500 million) within three years to establish domestic manufacturing facilities for electric four-wheelers (e-4Ws).
Tata Electronics reportedly eyes Malaysia for semiconductor acquisition to bolster ATMP capabilities
Tata Electronics is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a semiconductor facility in Malaysia, with DNeX's SilTerra among the top targets. Notably, Foxconn already holds a stake in DNeX and previously signed an MoU to build a 12-inch fab, underscoring growing global interest in Malaysia's chipmaking potential.
Apple reportedly brings Tata on board for iPhone and MacBook repairs in India as Wistron exits
Reuters, citing unnamed sources, reported that Apple has entrusted Tata Group with handling after-sales repairs for iPhones and MacBooks in India, marking a significant expansion of the Indian conglomerate's role in the US tech giant's supply chain. The move reflects Apple's increasing reliance on Tata as it seeks to diversify beyond China and deepen its manufacturing and service operations in India.
Dixon seeks approval for China display JV, targets lighthouse factory status
India's top contract electronics manufacturer, Dixon Technologies, has applied for government approval to set up a joint venture with China-based HKC for manufacturing display modules used in smartphones, notebooks, and televisions. Executive chairman Sunil Vachani told PTI that the application was submitted under Press Note 3 of 2020, which mandates prior clearance for foreign investments from countries sharing land borders with India.
India reportedly mulls rare earth magnet stockpiles, incentives to counter China export curbs
India is reportedly in talks with companies to create long-term stockpiles of rare earth magnets and boost domestic production through fiscal incentives as it scrambles to secure critical materials amid China's tightening export controls, according to people familiar with the matter.
VinFast targets festive season EV launch in India, plans local production and hiring scale-up
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast plans to launch its VF6 and VF7 models in India ahead of this year's festival season, as it sets its sights on becoming a key player in the country's premium EV segment. The company has already invested US$500 million in a manufacturing plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, and aims to ramp up annual production from 50,000 to 150,000 units in the coming years.
OpenAI launches first overseas academy in India to boost AI learning
OpenAI has partnered with the Indian government's IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to launch OpenAI Academy India, the first international rollout of its education platform.
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