Rumored foldable iPhones may be mass-produced in India in 2026. Countries, including India, are eager to build ties with Taiwanese semiconductor suppliers following TSMC's successful Arizona project.
Apple reportedly explores foldable iPhone with Taiwan test line, India mass production eyed
Apple is moving closer to entering the foldable smartphone market, with early development of a foldable iPhone already underway, industry sources told Nikkei Asia. The company has discussed plans with suppliers to establish a test production line in Taiwan, while mass production is expected to take place in India ahead of a possible 2026 launch.
TSMC's US success revives semiconductor ambitions across India, Vietnam, and the Middle East
TSMC's successful establishment of a chip manufacturing plant in Arizona has reignited semiconductor development efforts in countries including India, Vietnam, and Qatar. Industry sources note that while the US, Europe, and Japan maintain leadership in semiconductor manufacturing through strong government support, emerging regions are increasingly seeking cooperation with Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem to advance their own industries.
Kaynes Semicon, Mirrorcle Technologies sign MoU to produce MEMS mirrors in India
Kaynes Semicon signed an MoU with California's Mirrorcle Technologies to produce MEMS mirrors and optical systems in India. The partnership targets AR/VR, LiDAR, and biomedical markets, strengthens India's OSAT and photonics ecosystem, and diversifies global supply chains amid rising demand for compact, power-efficient optical modules.
Xiaomi pulls back on India amid regulatory pressure and market slide
Xiaomi's enthusiasm for India appears to be waning as regulatory pressures, shrinking market share, and leadership reshuffles weigh on the company's strategic priorities, according to executives familiar with the matter cited by the Economic Times.
Korean giants step up investments in India as it emerges as both key manufacturing hub and growing consumer market
Samsung announced it will expand its India Innovation Campus (SIC) program from four states to ten this year, aiming to train 20,000 students, six times last year's intake. The program, aligned with India's "Make in India" and "Skill India" initiatives, covers AI, IoT, big data, and coding, with potential to feed talent into Samsung's Noida facility, the world's largest smartphone plant.
India-based Cyient Semiconductors partners with US-based Anora on semiconductor validation and test facility in India
Cyient Semiconductors has entered a strategic partnership with US-based Anora, headquartered in Texas, to provide end-to-end semiconductor development solutions, from design to production testing. The collaboration combines Cyient's expertise in custom ASIC/ASSP design and intelligent power platforms with Anora's specialization in semiconductor test, validation, and production.
India-based ASM Technologies to invest in Tamil Nadu for design-led manufacturing expansion
ASM Technologies, an India-based publicly listed company in engineering design-led manufacturing, has signed an MoU with the government of Tamil Nadu to invest INR2.5 billion (US$28.38 million) in the state.
Article edited by Jerry Chen
