Intel and Tata to assemble chips locally as global firms, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Vingroup, announced fresh investments in India.
Tata Group and Intel form strategic alliance to assemble chips in India
Tata Group and Intel announced on December 8 that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore cooperation across semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and AI-focused computing systems in India. The agreement is aimed at expanding domestic chip production and building a more resilient electronics supply chain as India seeks to strengthen its position in the global semiconductor industry.
Microsoft, Intel outline major commitments in meetings with Indian PM
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan in New Delhi, where the two US tech leaders outlined major investments and support for India's ambitions in artificial intelligence and semiconductors.
Amazon plans more than US$35 billion in new India investments through 2030
Amazon plans to invest more than US$35 billion in India across its businesses through 2030, expanding on the nearly US$40 billion it has already invested in the country, the company said on December 10, 2025, at the sixth Amazon Smbhav Summit in New Delhi. The planned investment will target business expansion and three priority areas: AI-driven digitization, export growth, and job creation.
India's state-run chip fab upgrade puts public-sector model to the test
India's plan to upgrade its state-run Semiconductor Laboratory into a mature-node production fab marks a major test of whether a government-operated facility can deliver reliable yields, retain talent, and coordinate complex vendor ecosystems. Analysts see strategic value but warn that slow processes, procurement bottlenecks, and structural gaps could hinder performance.
Vingroup to invest US$3 billion to build multi-sector ecosystem in India
Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Telangana for a proposed US$3 billion investment to build a multi-sector ecosystem in the southern Indian state.
VinFast to invest US$500 million to expand EV manufacturing and product lineup in India
VinFast plans to invest US$500 million in expanding its manufacturing operations in India, marking the second phase of its previously announced US$2 billion commitment to the country.
Navitas, Cyient Semiconductors partner to develop GaN ecosystem in India
Navitas Semiconductor and Cyient Semiconductors have announced a strategic, long-term partnership aimed at advancing gallium nitride (GaN) technology adoption in India and establishing a comprehensive local GaN ecosystem. The collaboration, announced on December 8, 2025, will focus on product co-development, local supply chain development, and enabling high-power applications.
Corning and Optiemus launch Gorilla Glass finishing facility in Tamil Nadu to boost India's electronics supply chain
Corning and Optiemus Infracom have inaugurated a new Gorilla Glass finishing facility in Tamil Nadu, marking a major step in India's push into high-value electronics components. The plant, operated by their joint venture BIG Tech, will produce 30 million cover-glass units annually in its first phase.
India reviews proposal to make smartphone location tracking permanently active
India is reportedly reviewing a proposal that would require smartphone makers to keep satellite-assisted location tracking permanently enabled on all devices, triggering strong pushback from Apple, Google, and Samsung over privacy risks. The debate follows the government's recent reversal of a controversial order mandating a state-run cyber safety app.
Tex Year Technologies ramps up production capacity with new plant in India
Tex Year Technologies has commenced mass production at its second manufacturing facility in Mahad Industrial Area, Maharashtra, India, significantly boosting its local output amid mounting demand pressures. The addition of three main production lines raises the annual production capacity at the Indian site from 3,400 tons to 10,000 tons, enhancing the company's ability to serve both India and neighboring markets.
Article edited by Jack Wu
