Semicon India 2025 was held during September 2 and September 4, as India unveiled plan to revamp consumption tax and recycle critical minerals.
Modi inaugurates Semicon India, hails India's first made-in-India chip
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the three-day Semicon India 2025 at Yashobhoomi, highlighting India's growing role in the global semiconductor ecosystem. Addressing industry leaders, start-ups, and young innovators, Modi emphasized that "the World trusts India, the World believes in India and the World is ready to build the Semiconductor Future with India."
India approves sweeping tax reforms, new rates effective September 22
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved comprehensive tax reforms aimed at simplifying India's indirect tax structure and easing the burden on households and small businesses. The announcement follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's August 15 declaration of next-generation GST reforms from the Red Fort.
India clears incentive scheme to boost critical mineral recycling
India has approved an incentive scheme worth INR15 billion (US$180 million) to expand the country's capacity to recycle critical minerals from secondary sources. The six-year program, part of the National Critical Mineral Mission, aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce dependence on imports for minerals vital to clean energy, electronics, and advanced manufacturing.
Semicon India 2025: First homegrown chip, sights set on IP leadership
At Semicon India 2025, the country's flagship semiconductor showcase, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged global and domestic stakeholders to view India not just as a manufacturing hub but as a future source of semiconductor intellectual property (IP).
Semicon India 2025: Kaynes Semicon forges key partnerships to strengthen local chip ecosystem
Kaynes Semicon, a subsidiary of Kaynes Technology and India's first advanced OSAT and module manufacturer, has announced a series of strategic partnerships during Semicon India 2025, held from September 2-4, 2025. The collaborations underscore India's push to expand its semiconductor manufacturing and testing capabilities, while positioning Kaynes as a key industry player.
Odisha secures semiconductor deals at Semicon India 2025
Odisha emerged as a key player in India's semiconductor landscape at Semicon India 2025, securing multiple high-value investment commitments and unveiling ambitious manufacturing projects that position the state as a major hub for chip production.
Tata Electronics partners with Merck and C-DAC to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem
Tata Electronics has forged strategic partnerships with Merck and India's Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). The collaborations will enhance semiconductor materials, design, and infrastructure capabilities. These moves underscore the company's drive to build a complete ecosystem around its upcoming US$11 billion wafer fabrication plant in Gujarat.
ASML CEO highlights support for India's semiconductor ambitions at Semicon India 2025
Semiconductor equipment maker ASML Holding NV emphasized its commitment to India's growing chip industry during Semicon India 2025, held in Bangalore. Speaking at the event, ASML President and CEO Christophe Fouquet highlighted the importance of India's semiconductor ambitions for economic growth, job creation, and national resilience, according to the Indian Express and Bloomberg.
Tokyo Electron expands India footprint as Japan ups chip investment
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Tokyo Electron has announced plans to open new offices in India to support the country's growing chip industry. According to ANI and the Economic Times, senior executives at Tokyo Electron, including SVP Fumihiko Kaminaga and EVP Takeshi Okubo, said the company will open a main office in Bengaluru, with additional stations in Ahmedabad and Dholera, Gujarat.
Fujifilm Electronic Materials eyes India for major semiconductor investment
Fujifilm Electronic Materials is considering a significant investment in India as part of its strategy to expand in the fast-growing semiconductor sector.
South Korean semiconductor firms look to India, led by Samsung's expanding R&D presence
South Korea's semiconductor push into India is being spearheaded by major players such as Samsung Electronics, while smaller firms have shown limited investment despite growing interest.
Dixon overtakes rivals as India's top smartphone maker; Foxconn surges on iPhone exports
India's smartphone manufacturing shipments rose 15% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025, driven by higher exports and domestic demand, according to Counterpoint Research. Dixon Technologies led the market for the first time by volume, though intensifying competition from rivals signals shifting dynamics in the country's EMS landscape.
OpenAI's rumored India Stargate plan could unlock huge growth for Nvidia and global AI server suppliers
OpenAI is exploring plans for a massive data center in India that would rank among the country's largest facilities, according to Bloomberg. The proposed site would feature at least 1 gigawatt of capacity, with details on location and timeline expected during CEO Sam Altman's upcoming visit to India.
Tesla's India launch stumbles amid tariff woes
Tesla's long-awaited entry into India has been marked by disappointing sales, raising questions about the electric vehicle maker's strategy in one of the world's fastest-growing auto markets.
Korean brands dominate India's TV market as Xiaomi struggles to hold ground
South Korean manufacturers Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics continue to dominate India's television market, consolidating their positions as leading players in one of the world's fastest-growing consumer electronics segments.
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