India's semiconductor engineers are moving from support roles to taking ownership of first-time, advanced-node design work once confined to global headquarters, according to Cadence Design Systems

India's PC market is projected to continue its steady growth over the next two years, while tablet shipments are expected to remain volatile, according to the latest shipment forecasts, notes Canalys analysis

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

Tata Electronics' plan to roll out its first semiconductor chip from its Dholera, Gujarat plant by mid-2027 may face delays if India fails to secure sufficient supplies of rare earth and critical elements, according to Mint, citing unnamed sources

ASM Technologies, an India-based publicly listed company in engineering design-led manufacturing, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Tamil Nadu to invest INR2.5 billion (approx. US$28.38 million) in the state

The Adani Group is reportedly in discussions with Japan's Sharp Corporation and Panasonic to establish a joint LCD fabrication plant in India, marking a strategic pivot after its proposed semiconductor wafer fab in Maharashtra was paused. According to Economic Times sources, the talks have gained momentum, particularly following Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to Japan, which emphasized strategic industrial collaboration between the two nations

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

According to Ddaily, 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

According to the Economic Times, CNBC-TV18, and Business Standard, Tata Technologies is accelerating its global expansion and software-defined vehicle ambitions with the acquisition of a 100% stake in Germany-based ESTEC Group for EUR75 million (approx. US$87.95 million). The deal, expected to close by December 31, 2026, includes performance-based earn-outs payable over two years and is seen as accretive to both profitability and earnings per share from day one

Apple's recently launched iPhone 17 series has garnered significant global attention, with Chinese media focusing on the comparison between China and India in the company's supply chain. Reports highlight that despite India's growing involvement, China remains an indispensable part of Apple's manufacturing and supply network

India's push to establish itself as a semiconductor hub is beginning to yield results in the back-end packaging segment, with Suchi Semicon moving from presentation slides to actual shipments in less than a year

Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are stepping up their presence in India's wind power sector, but government measures aimed at strengthening domestic players are set to raise costs and complicate operations

Senior Indian semiconductor officials said on September 11, 2025, that Foxconn remains "completely upbeat" about its expansion plans in India despite being forced to send Chinese workers back to China earlier this year, describing the disruption as manageable amid ongoing geopolitical tensions

In an effort to secure rare earth supplies outside China, the Indian government is reportedly engaging with Myanmar's non-state armed group, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), to obtain rare earth samples

The Indian government is pushing ahead with its national green hydrogen initiative, aiming to meet nearly 10% of the world's renewable hydrogen demand and position itself as a major exporter. Power and Renewable Energy Minister Shripad Naik said that 19 companies have been authorized to produce an annual capacity of 862,000 tons of hydrogen, while 15 firms have been allocated 3,000MW of electrolyzer manufacturing capacity, according to Nikkei