Recent shifts in the global smartphone manufacturing landscape highlight diversification efforts among iPhone manufacturers. Tata Electronics is exploring partnerships with major Android brands, while Luxshare expands through acquisitions, reducing reliance on Apple. As Taiwanese firms pivot towards AI and other sectors, this trend underscores the need for new revenue streams amid a maturing market
Lenovo is set to more than double its smartphone and notebook production in India from 6.4 million in fiscal 2024 to over 12 million units in fiscal 2025, driven by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. This move aims to reduce imports, foster a local component ecosystem, and enhance Lenovo's manufacturing footprint in India
The impending return of Donald Trump to the White House may trigger significant global economic disruption. The president-elect's threats to increase tariffs on Vietnamese and Mexican imports could severely impact the supply chains that Taiwanese companies have been developing in recent years
China's government is reportedly interfering with Apple's efforts to relocate its supply chain, creating significant challenges for manufacturing partner Foxconn in its expansion to India
India-based Syrma SGS Technology Limited and Taiwan-based MSI have partnered to initiate local notebook production in India amid India's push for local IT hardware manufacturing
India has hit roadblocks in its efforts to build a local display fab. The country is reportedly considering fresh incentives for electronics manufacturers
Growing geopolitical risks in Russia and China, coupled with mounting uncertainty in North America due to former President Trump's protectionist policies, are prompting Japanese companies to recalibrate their investment strategies. A recent survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) reveals India emerging as the most promising market for Japanese investments in 2024
The changing landscape of US-Sino relations has spurred a shift toward regional and local manufacturing bases, positioning India as an attractive destination for global production given its vast market potential
Tata Elxsi is teaming up with Qualcomm to develop virtual models of Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions for cloud-native application development, showcased at CES 2025
Despite tepid consumer demand, particularly among price-sensitive segments, smartphone vendors are increasingly embracing premiumization as their strategy for the Indian market in 2025
Foxconn and Dixon Technologies are seeking substantial subsidies under India's incentive scheme, highlighting potential hurdles in India's efforts to attract investments and build itself as a global electronics manufacturing hub
As global demand for display technologies continues to soar, India is vying to establish itself as a competitive player in the display fabrication (fab) industry
Amid growing investments in India's AI sector, Microsoft has announced plans to invest US$3 billion in the country. This substantial investment aims to enhance AI capabilities and expand the reach of Azure services across India
As the world witnesses the rapid shift in global supply chains triggered by the impending commencement of Donald Trump's second term, India has taken a significant step by approving Tata Electronics' acquisition of Pegatron India. This move comes in response to concerns that the relocation of Apple's supply chain to India has been progressing at a sluggish pace
Maruti Suzuki faces a critical transition period following the death of its influential former chairman and CEO, Osamu Suzuki while grappling with declining market share in India amid shifting consumer preferences and intensifying competition from South Korean manufacturers
After pledging a substantial investment of US$1 billion in India, a nation with an ambitious strategy to develop a robust local electronics and semiconductor industry, NXP Semiconductors anticipates that India will contribute 8-10% to its global revenue. This move is part of the company's broader effort to lessen its dependence on China, where it encounters fierce competition
