Apple is accelerating its manufacturing expansion in India amid global supply chain uncertainties, integrating nearly 45 local and international partners into its ecosystem. With domestic value addition in smartphones rising to 19% and iPhones worth US$45 billion produced between April 2021 and March 2025, India is becoming a pivotal hub in Apple's global supply chain

India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion and a youthful demographic, is positioning itself as a central player in global manufacturing. In response to economic ambitions and labor shortages, Gujarat has introduced significant labor reforms aimed at expanding job opportunities and attracting investment in the manufacturing sector

Sharp plans to decide on transferring large-size LCD panel technology to India by the end of 2025, CEO Masahiro Okitsu said, signaling potential expansion of the country's display manufacturing capabilities

The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) comes into force on October 1, 2025, marking India's first free trade agreement with four developed European economies—Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Signed in March 2024, the pact combines traditional trade provisions with binding commitments on investment and job creation, a first for India in any trade agreement

LG Electronics Inc.'s Indian unit is preparing to launch its long-awaited initial public offering on October 7, 2025, targeting a valuation of up to INR774 billion (US$8.7 billion), Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter

Samsung Electronics has reportedly appointed Rajesh Krishnan as the new head of Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR), signaling a strategic push to strengthen local R&D leadership while accelerating its expansion in the Indian semiconductor market, according to The Seoul Economy Daily

Ajit Manocha, president and CEO of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), underscored Taiwan's role as a central innovation hub in the global semiconductor ecosystem

SmartSoC Solutions has entered a strategic partnership with South Korea's DB HiTek to strengthen access to specialty foundry services for India's semiconductor ecosystem. Under the agreement, SmartSoC will act as DB HiTek's design partner in India, promoting its foundry capabilities, facilitating technical engagement, and serving as a local interface for Indian customers

UST, a provider of AI and technology transformation solutions, has announced a strategic investment in Indian semiconductor manufacturer Kaynes Semicon. The partnership aims to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem while expanding advanced assembly and testing services for global clients in sectors including electric vehicles, renewables, and consumer electronics

Qualcomm is in active discussions with multiple Indian suppliers, including the Tata Group, to leverage the country's semiconductor packaging capacity and is open to collaborating with new fab players, according to the company's COO and CFO Akash Palkhiwala

According to multiple reports, including the Economic Times, CRN, and the Analytics India Magazine, Synopsys marked 30 years in India with the opening of a new research and development facility in Bengaluru. The 455,000-square-foot center, located at Bagmane Capital, will focus on electronic design automation (EDA), semiconductor intellectual property (IP), verification, and system design. Synopsys president and CEO Sassine Ghazi and executive chair and founder Aart de Geus attended the inauguration

At the recent "Taiwan-India Semiconductor Forum" held during SEMICON Taiwan 2025, the India Taipei Association (ITA) highlighted significant developments in India's semiconductor sector. Amitesh Sinha, CEO of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), disclosed that the joint venture between India's HCL Group and Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) has become the sixth project approved for subsidies under India's semiconductor initiative. India plans to expand its semiconductor capabilities, not only in silicon chip production but also in compound semiconductor research and manufacturing, with investments ongoing across various segments, including printed circuit boards, packaging, testing, and materials

India, traditionally seen as a global hub for IT services, exports second only to the US, is now shifting focus towards becoming a significant player in semiconductor manufacturing. On September 2, during the SEMICON India 2025 forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an accelerated timeline for India's semiconductor industry development plan, aiming to mass-produce its first chip by the end of 2025

The Indian government is advancing a Swadeshi movement—a self-reliance initiative—with a budget allocation of INR760 billion (approximately US$8.621 billion) to build a domestic semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem. By 2025, India anticipates producing its first domestically made chip