Amid souring ties over geopolitical tensions, India has been tightening visas for incoming Chinese nationals, which Indian electronics industry insiders believe to have a negative economic impact on its supply chain development
Meta rolled out its Meta AI chatbot in India after the general elections concluded. Its limited support for local languages could potentially hinder its competitiveness against other AI chatbots in an increasingly competitive landscape
As Xiaomi is expected to celebrate its tenth anniversary in entering India in July, the company is strategizing to pivot towards premiumization, AIoT, ecosystem integration, and local manufacturing to reclaim its leadership position in the country
Bangalore, often dubbed India's Silicon Valley, has long been the heart of the country's semiconductor industry, attracting heavyweight corporations and pioneering startups. This vibrant hub has been integral to India's technological ascendancy for years
The US and India enhanced their technological cooperation under the iCET initiative to reduce their reliance on China. India is still dependent on imported electronic components from China despite its ambitious target of building a local ecosystem
Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast is undeterred by the global slowdown in EV growth and the company's underperformance in the US market, as it continues its expansion in Asia
After identifying 30 critical minerals essential for national security, India intensified its efforts to secure cobalt, given its increasing importance in the global shift towards EVs and green energy initiatives
India-based IT hardware companies and automakers are urging the Indian government to reconsider its anti-dumping duty on imported PCBs from China and Hong Kong, increasing their production costs and undermining their price competitiveness
China-based Vivo is set to open a large manufacturing facility in northern India. The company is reportedly looking for Indian partners to run the facility amid intensifying regulatory pressure from India against Chinese investors
India is expected to see surging infrastructure investments from global companies in the AI supply chain, as Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia are eyeing the opportunities brought by sovereign AI in India
The US and India announced fresh initiatives to enhance cooperation in semiconductors, AI, critical minerals, advanced telecommunications, and defense space, as the US is leading the charge to build a resilient supply chain that depends less on China
Hyundai Motor plans to list its Indian subsidiary to enhance its visibility and expand manufacturing capacities for EVs and SUVs in the world's third-largest car market after China and the US
Tata Group is reportedly in talks to acquire a significant stake in Vivo's Indian operations. This potential deal could position Tata as a major player in India's smartphone industry while helping Vivo navigate the evolving regulatory landscape
