Trump imposed a 25% tariff on India, one of the highest rates among US trading partners, an unwelcome development for Apple and Foxconn as they expand investments in the country
India's smartphone market rebounded in the second quarter of 2025, growing 8% in volume and 18% in value year-over-year, according to Counterpoint's market tracker. The recovery was fueled by a 33% rise in new launches, aggressive marketing, and strong summer sales, with brands offering bigger discounts, easy EMIs, and bundled deals, especially in mid and premium segments
Indian electronics manufacturer Amber Group's subsidiary, IL JIN Electronics India Pvt Ltd, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a controlling stake in Unitronics, an Israeli industrial automation company listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
A new 25% US tariff on Indian imports has intensified trade tensions and poses a significant threat to India's fast-growing electronics export industry. The move widens India's disadvantage against Vietnam in the US market and complicates Apple's supply chain strategy. However, based on past adjustments to US tariff policy, there may still be room for negotiation to mitigate the impact on critical sectors
US President Donald Trump said he would impose a tariff of at least 25% on India's exports to the US starting Friday, though later added that the two sides were still in talks
Samsung's smartphone exports from India dropped sharply in the second quarter of 2025, likely due to the end of its eligibility for the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. Meanwhile, Apple's iPhone exports to the US are surging under the same scheme, even as Samsung gains US market share through Vietnam production
India's Economic Times reports that Wistron Group plans to invest about INR10 billion (US$115.30 million) to establish an electronics manufacturing plant in Telangana, targeting servers, routers, and switches production. However, industry sources suggest the investment might be from a Wistron subsidiary, not the parent company
US-based electronics manufacturer Jabil is close to completing its new plant in Sanand, Gujarat, Union Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed on X on July 26, 2025. The company is investing over INR20 billion (around US$238 million) in manufacturing silicon photonics and electronic manufacturing services at the site
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Dixon Technologies has received approval from India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) to set up a joint venture with Longcheer Intelligence. The clearance falls under the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, and includes Press Note 3 (PN3) approval—mandatory for investments from entities linked to countries sharing land borders with India
China's tighter rare earth export controls are disrupting Apple's plan to expand manufacturing in India as Dixon Technologies solidifies its status as the local largest mobile phone manufacturer by shipments
India and the UK have finalized a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a move hailed by senior Indian leaders as a major stride toward strengthening bilateral trade ties. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah lauded the agreement on X (Twitter), calling it a "landmark in global trade" and a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "people-centric trade diplomacy." The pact is expected to open new market access across sectors, including agriculture, marine products, engineering, electronics, software, chemicals, and automobiles
Dixon Technologies is accelerating growth through strategic joint ventures with leading Chinese firms, including Q Tech, HKC, and Chongqing Yuhai. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company outlined plans to boost capacity, localize key components, and capture a larger share of India's smartphone and display manufacturing market
Dixon Technologies posted strong first-quarter results for fiscal year 2026, led by a 125% year-over-year surge in mobile phone revenues to INR116.63 billion (US$1.36 billion). With nearly 9.66 million smartphones shipped, the company solidified its position as India's top domestic handset maker while accelerating its push into export markets
Dixon Technologies has decided to pause plans to enter bare PCB manufacturing, citing limited financial upside despite government incentives. During its fiscal first-quarter 2025 earnings call, the company stated that it will instead focus on PCB assembly and high-growth segments, such as industrial and automotive, aligning with its long-term strategic priorities
