Despite bottlenecks, including culture, Taiwan-India bilateral ties are expanding. The number of Apple suppliers in India is likely to reach 45 amid production diversification.
Taiwan strengthens ties with India through trade and technology initiatives
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) recently organized a Taiwan Expo in New Delhi as part of Taiwan's New Southbound Policy aimed at expanding business engagement with the ASEAN region and South Asia. The event focused on introducing Taiwanese key industries to the Indian market, underscoring semiconductors as a critical area for bilateral collaboration.
India aims to deepen semiconductor supply chain through Taiwan collab and domestic investment
At the recent "Taiwan-India Semiconductor Forum" held during SEMICON Taiwan 2025, the India Taipei Association (ITA) highlighted significant developments in India's semiconductor sector. Amitesh Sinha, CEO of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), disclosed that the joint venture between India's HCL Group and Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) has become the sixth project approved for subsidies under India's semiconductor initiative. India plans to expand its semiconductor capabilities, not only in silicon chip production but also in compound semiconductor research and manufacturing, with investments ongoing across various segments, including printed circuit boards, packaging, testing, and materials.
SEMI chief: Taiwan-India synergy to shape semiconductor future
Ajit Manocha, President and CEO of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), underscored Taiwan's role as a central hub of innovation in the global semiconductor ecosystem.
India's Gujarat state eases labor laws to boost manufacturing amid growth goals
India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion and a youthful demographic, is positioning itself as a central player in global manufacturing. In response to economic ambitions and labor shortages, Gujarat has introduced significant labor reforms aimed at expanding job opportunities and attracting investment in the manufacturing sector.
Apple reportedly integrates 45 companies into India supply chain
Apple is accelerating its manufacturing expansion in India amid global supply chain uncertainties, integrating nearly 45 local and international partners into its ecosystem. With domestic value addition in smartphones rising to 19% and iPhones worth US$45 billion produced between April 2021 and March 2025, India is becoming a pivotal hub in Apple's global supply chain.
Indian EMS giant Dixon forms new subsidiary for battery manufacturing
Dixon Technologies has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Dixon Electrocorp Pvt. Ltd., to expand into the fast-growing battery and energy storage segment. The announcement was made through a regulatory filing on September 29, 2025, to the BSE and the National Stock Exchange of India.
Qualcomm engages with India's chip packaging sector, open to partnerships with local players
Qualcomm is in active discussions with multiple Indian suppliers, including the Tata Group, to leverage the country's semiconductor packaging capacity and is open to collaborating with new fab players, according to the company's COO and CFO, Akash Palkhiwala.
UST invests in Kaynes Semicon to expand India's semiconductor assembly and testing capabilities
UST, a provider of AI and technology transformation solutions, has announced a strategic investment in Indian semiconductor manufacturer Kaynes Semicon. The partnership aims to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem while expanding advanced assembly and testing services for global clients in sectors including electric vehicles, renewables, and consumer electronics.
Appointment highlights Samsung's strategy to strengthen India's semiconductor R&D leadership
Samsung Electronics has reportedly appointed Rajesh Krishnan as the new head of Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR), signaling a strategic push to strengthen local R&D leadership while accelerating its expansion in the Indian semiconductor market
Sharp to decide on providing large-sized LCD technology to Indian companies in 2025
Sharp plans to decide on transferring large-size LCD panel technology to India by the end of 2025, according to CEO Masahiro Okitsu, signaling a potential expansion of the country's display manufacturing capabilities.
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