Apple named Indian Sabih Khan as the new COO as the firm accelerates sourcing components from India.
Apple taps Indian as new COO
Apple has announced that Jeff Williams will step down as chief operating officer (COO) later this month, with Sabih Khan, the company's senior vice president of Operations, set to assume the role in a planned leadership transition. Williams will continue to oversee Apple's design team and Health initiatives until his retirement later this year.
India's Sahasra strengthens European presence with metering, supply chain partnerships
Sahasra Electronic Solutions Limited (SESL) has launched a co-developed electricity meter with the Netherlands' Inepro Metering and signed a multi-year supply chain agreement with UK-based Solsta. These moves aim to expand SESL's global EMS footprint, particularly in Europe and the UK, aligning with India's rise as a manufacturing hub.
India seeks deeper semiconductor, digital ties with Malaysia
India's High Commissioner to Malaysia, B N Reddy, has called for stronger collaboration between Indian and Malaysian companies in semiconductors and digital technology.
MediaTek bets on India for global automotive growth, targets 20% deployment share
MediaTek is intensifying its focus on India's fast-growing automotive market, with the company projecting the country will contribute 20% of its global automotive platform deployments over the next five years. The move underscores India's rising importance in the connected vehicle and software-defined mobility ecosystem, according to senior company executives.
India's EMS giants pivot to East Asia partnerships for US$2.68 billion component push
Indian electronics makers are accelerating joint venture talks with South Korean, Japanese, and Taiwanese partners as they prepare final bids for a component manufacturing scheme. The push reflects a strategic shift away from Chinese alliances amid foreign direct investment curbs and rising geopolitical tensions.
India at the center of Samsung's 2025 mobile strategy as it targets all price segments
Samsung has reclaimed the No. 2 spot in India's smartphone market in early 2025, driven by a dual strategy targeting both budget and premium buyers. Its renewed push includes AI-powered features, rural retail expansion, and flexible financing, reinforcing India's role as a critical hub for sales and production.
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