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Monday 16 March 2026

India's 2026 budget targets semiconductor supply chain with five-year tax exemptions and near-zero import duties

India's Union Budget 2026 has introduced a comprehensive set of tax exemptions and duty-free incentives aimed at securing a larger share of the global technology supply chain, though the measures hold particular relevance for semiconductor and electronics manufacturers

India roundup: A reality check of chipmaking dream

Monday 16 March 2026

Acerpure expands in India with new AC line aimed at hot, energy-conscious market

Friday 13 March 2026

Ai+ Smartphone to add 3 million device production capacity in India with Optiemus Electronics

Friday 13 March 2026

India's PC shipments hit record in 2025 on AI notebook and enterprise demand

Friday 13 March 2026

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Thursday 12 March 2026

India's 2026 semiconductor ramp unlikely to move global wafer supply needle, analysts say

India's plan to bring four semiconductor facilities into commercial production in 2026 marks an important milestone for the country's semiconductor ambitions, but analysts say the move will have only a limited impact on global chip manufacturing capacity

Wednesday 11 March 2026

India eases investment rules for border countries, signaling cautious economic thaw with China

India has relaxed parts of its foreign direct investment screening rules for neighboring countries, including China, in a move aimed at boosting manufacturing while maintaining safeguards. The changes suggest a cautious shift in India-China economic relations after years of tighter restrictions

Wednesday 11 March 2026

TDK to open Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Bangalore and Singapore

TDK announced the establishment of its Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Bangalore, India, marking the company's fifth regional headquarters after Japan, Europe, the Americas, and China. A new legal entity, TDK Asia-Pacific, will work with TDK Singapore to manage more than 20 TDK entities across India, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. Those teams account for nearly 17% of TDK's approximately 105,000 global employees

Wednesday 11 March 2026

India's Optiemus approves further equity investments in two wholly owned subsidiaries

Optiemus Infracom Limited informed stock exchanges that its Operations & Administration Committee approved further investments in two wholly owned subsidiaries in a meeting held on March 9

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Taiwan-US memory, foundry, and packaging expansions surge; Malaysia and India reportedly face delays

The global semiconductor industry is rapidly expanding production capacity, with Taiwan, the US, and China accelerating memory, advanced packaging, and wafer foundry construction plans. Supply chain sources report a sharp order increase for 2026, driven not only by TSMC's large-scale expansions in Taiwan and the US but also by accelerated memory fab projects from Nanya Technology and Micron, alongside continuous growth in China's semiconductor output

Monday 9 March 2026

Mitsui partners with Kaynes and AOI Electronics to support Indian OSAT business

Mitsui has concluded a strategic business partnership agreement with Kaynes Semicon Private Limited, an OSAT (semiconductor back-end process) company in India, and AOI Electronics, the largest Japanese OSAT company. The agreement aims to support the start-up and operation of Kaynes' OSAT business and to facilitate sales of products manufactured by Kaynes

Monday 9 March 2026

India roundup: Japan, South Korea deepen push as semiconductor and tech investments expand

Japanese and South Korean firms are expanding their presence in India as the country strengthens its semiconductor and technology ecosystem. Rohm has partnered with Suchi Semicon for back-end manufacturing, while Hanmi Semiconductor and OLED materials firm Lordin are advancing India plans alongside Micron's new facility

Monday 9 March 2026

Exclusive interview: India's NKRF seeks global role in RF component supply chain

After 15 years of dominating the Indian domestic defense and aerospace landscape, N.K. RF Products & Services (NKRF) is officially pivoting toward the global stage. Making its international exhibition debut at Space-Comm, the company is pitching its "Made in India, For the World" philosophy to global OEMs and satellite startups

Friday 6 March 2026

South Korean OLED materials firm Lordin plans India expansion amid Chinese competition

South Korean OLED materials developer Lordin plans to seek a technology-special listing in the first half of 2027, with a US$25 million fundraising round targeted for completion in 2026, as it advances commercialization of its blue phosphorescent emitter technology and expands operations into India

Thursday 5 March 2026

Hanmi Semiconductor strengthens ties with India amid Micron facility launch

South Korean thermal compression bonder leader Hanmi Semiconductor has announced the development of the industry's first dual-function BOC COB Bonder, capable of performing both Board-on-Chip (BOC) and Chip-on-Board (COB) processes within a single system, according to Yonhap News Agency and Maeil Business Newspaper. The company says the equipment is designed to improve process flexibility and production efficiency for high-performance memory products

Tuesday 3 March 2026

Rohm outsources back-end processes to India's Suchi Semicon

Rohm and Suchi Semicon have announced a strategic manufacturing partnership intended to strengthen semiconductor production capacity in India and support both domestic and international markets. The collaboration pairs Rohm's expertise in device technology and its global semiconductor presence with Suchi Semicon's back-end manufacturing capabilities and operational experience to create a reliable, scalable manufacturing framework responsive to changing industry requirements

Tuesday 3 March 2026

Nasdaq-listed AI chipmaker Blaize bets on India for sovereign edge inference growth

As much of the global semiconductor industry remains fixated on AI training accelerators and hyperscale GPUs, US-based AI processor company Blaize is making a different wager in India: large-scale inference embedded in sovereign public infrastructure

Monday 2 March 2026

Renesas names new India president to accelerate growth amid fierce engineering talent competition

Renesas has named two senior executives to lead its businesses in India and China, moves the company says are intended to accelerate growth in those markets

Monday 2 March 2026

Apple Pay eyes India launch, in talks with major local lenders

Recent media reports suggest that Apple may finally be preparing to bring its Apple Pay service to India, marking a potentially significant shift in one of the world's largest digital payments markets

Monday 2 March 2026

India roundup: An emerging chip trio in Asia

A trilateral semiconductor model is emerging, combining Japan's capital, Taiwan's ecosystem expertise, and India's talent. Alongside this, companies including Foxconn, Polymatech Electronics, Nvidia, AMD, Kaynes Semicon, and IBM are deepening India investments, reflecting rising localization, supply-chain ambitions, and expanding AI, packaging, and materials ecosystems despite policy and trade uncertainties

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