Odisha marked a significant milestone in its electronics manufacturing journey as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi performed the groundbreaking ceremony for SiCSem's silicon carbide semiconductor production facility at Info Valley, Bhubaneswar. The integrated plant, backed by an investment of INR20.67 billion (US$230 million), is expected to be operational by fiscal year 2028 (April 2027 to March 2028) and create around 5,000 direct and indirect jobs, according to the official press release

India has approved several electronic component manufacturing projects, underscoring its push up the tech supply chain, while OpenAI, Meta, and Google race to secure positions in the country’s fast-growing AI market

Indian solar manufacturers are scrambling to protect their US business after Washington imposed a 50% tariff on solar modules and cells imported from India, a move that has sharply disrupted one of the country's fastest-growing export sectors

India is preparing to nearly triple incentives for rare-earth magnet manufacturing to over INR70 billion (US$788 million) as part of efforts to reduce reliance on China. The move comes just days after Beijing agreed to relax export restrictions following the latest US-China trade deal, easing immediate supply pressures

According to Reuters, Google will provide 18-month free access to its Gemini AI service for all 505 million subscribers of India's Reliance Jio, a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of its AI tools in the country. The offer includes the advanced AI model, two terabytes of cloud storage, and image and video generation capabilities, normally priced at INR35,100 (approx. US$399). Early access will begin with 18- to 25-year-old users on selected plans before expanding to all Jio customers

India's newly approved multilayer and high-density interconnect (HDI) printed circuit board (PCB) projects mark a crucial upstream shift in the country's electronics manufacturing ecosystem, one that analysts say could strengthen India's long-term semiconductor packaging and OSAT ambitions

OpenAI announced that it will provide a free year of its ChatGPT Go service to users in India, starting November 4, 2025. The promotion coincides with the company's first DevDay Exchange developer conference in Bengaluru and aims to expand adoption in one of its largest and fastest-growing markets

India's electronics manufacturing industry is entering a new phase, moving beyond low-value assembly work toward domestic component production. Both government policies and corporate strategies now emphasize building a self-sufficient component ecosystem to reduce reliance on Chinese imports and strengthen India's position in the global supply chain

As India prepares to begin commercial chip production by late 2025, much of the discussion has focused on new fabs in Gujarat

As industrial clusters migrate from China to Southeast Asia and India, Powertip Technology plans to intensify its presence in the Indian market starting in 2025, aiming to establish new distribution channels and leverage growth opportunities. The company highlighted India's expanding contract manufacturing sector and high demand for motorcycles and three-wheelers as key factors driving its strategy

The Government of India has approved the first batch of seven projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a total investment of INR55.32 billion (US$630 million), marking a major milestone in the country's push toward self-reliance in electronics manufacturing

As the global digital transformation accelerates, 5G has become a critical foundation driving comprehensive upgrades across industries. However, its revolutionary potential remains largely untapped. Ericsson CTO Erik Ekudden and industry consultant Chetan Sharma recently jointly released a report titled "New Wave of Mobile Innovation," revealing that only 26% of operators worldwide invest in 5G standalone (SA) networks, with over 90% of SA users concentrated in China, India, and the US. This concentration leaves other regions significantly behind in next-generation digital infrastructure competition

Chinese mobile electronics manufacturers are expanding their footprint in India amid signs of easing tensions between the two countries, industry executives told the Economic Times. Despite thinner profit margins compared with local players, firms such as DBG and BYD are ramping up production and rehiring staff to meet growing demand from Chinese smartphone brands, including Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo

Amid growing speculation over Apple's deepening manufacturing push in India, Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Taiwanese contract manufacturer, is preparing to significantly expand operations at its Hyderabad plant, according to people familiar with the matter cited by the Economic Times. The facility in Kongara Kalan, which began commercial production of Apple AirPods in April 2025, will reportedly double its output capacity and workforce over the next six to eight months

Reliance Industries announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Reliance Intelligence Ltd, has incorporated a new company, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd (REIL), as part of its strategic collaboration with Facebook Overseas Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc. The incorporation took place on October 24, 2025, and forms a key step in advancing the joint venture (JV) between the two companies to develop enterprise-focused artificial intelligence (AI) solutions