Japanese iPhone component maker Murata Manufacturing (Murata) has begun test production in India to address growing domestic demand, with plans to gradually expand its manufacturing presence. This strategic move aims to gain operational insights and prepare for future manufacturing endeavors, targeting full-scale operation by fiscal 2026
US President Donald Trump has criticized Tesla's potential plans to manufacture electric vehicles in India, calling the move "unfair" to the US during an interview with Fox News. His comments came shortly after reports emerged about Tesla's strategy to enter the Indian market through local manufacturing to circumvent high import tariffs
Apple has introduced the assembled-in-India iPhone 16e, the latest model in the iPhone SE series, featuring a C1 modem chip and integrated Apple Intelligence. However, analysts question whether its higher price will successfully drive iPhone sales in emerging markets
Kaynes SemiCon is strengthening its position in the outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) market, moving closer to securing new customers from Japan and the US as part of its global expansion strategy
Under new leadership, Gogoro has unveiled its strategic direction, suggesting a possible withdrawal from India's electric two-wheeler market in favor of a targeted expansion in Vietnam
In addition to recent reductions in customs duties on imported items and a US-India summit, the Indian government is contemplating further tariff cuts to prevent potential trade retaliation from the Trump Administration
India's push to become a global AI powerhouse is facing a major hurdle — limited access to high-performance GPUs. While large enterprises are investing in AI, startups, businesses, and researchers struggle to secure the computing power needed to scale AI applications
Following a nine-month decline spanning three consecutive quarters, the wearable market in India, previously the global growth driver for wearables, contracted in 2024, primarily due to weakening demand for smartwatches
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently attended the AI Act Summit in Paris before heading to Washington for discussions with US President Donald Trump. The trip underscored India's strategic priorities in trade, AI, and energy security, offering insights into the country's evolving industrial and economic policies
Apple is ramping up its investments in India while scaling back those in Vietnam. Donald Trump and Narendra Modi met in the US as the duo tried to balance their bilateral trade
CDIL Semiconductors has announced the development and launch of India's first indigenously produced solar bypass diodes. The company states the new product is designed to improve solar panel efficiency and extend panel lifespan. Production of the diodes will take place at CDIL's Mohali facility, and the company has increased its production capacity by 25 million units
Discussions between the US and India have intensified on addressing trade imbalances, with the US raising concerns over India's tariff policies. Following meetings between the two leaders, both sides acknowledged the need for further negotiations to resolve trade disparities, although specific details of any potential agreement remain undisclosed
Dixon Technologies is scouting for senior talents for its expansion in electronics component backward integration, having recruited experts from Taiwan-based Wistron and China-based HKC, with more expected
