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Tuesday 18 February 2025
India considers further tariff cuts as US enforces reciprocal tariff policy
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...
Monday 17 February 2025
India's AI ambitions face GPU supply and cost challenges
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,...
Monday 17 February 2025
India witnesses first-ever shipment drop in wearable market in 2024
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...
Monday 17 February 2025
Weekly news roundup: Apple makes manufacturing pivot; Chinese IC firms may shift 14nm orders to SMIC
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of February 10 – February 14.
Monday 17 February 2025
India strengthens global presence with trade, AI, and energy partnerships during Modi's international tour
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...
Monday 17 February 2025
India roundup: Apple makes manufacturing pivot: scales back Vietnam MacBook production, ramps up India operations
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.
Friday 14 February 2025
CDIL Semiconductors launches India's first Indigenous solar bypass diodes
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...
Friday 14 February 2025
US pushes for trade balance with India, aims for US$500 billion bilateral trade by 2030
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...
Friday 14 February 2025
Dixon Technologies seeks senior EMS executives as its expansion plans progress
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...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Smartphone premiumization in India slows, Apple makes top 5 for the first time
In 2024, India's smartphone market saw a slowdown in premium device sales, with growth expected to come from low-to-mid-range models in 2025. Despite this, Apple experienced a 34%...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Micron reportedly seeks new contractors for India ATMP facility amid delays
Micron Technology has launched the bidding process to secure a construction partner for the second phase of its ATMP project, as the first phase of its Indian ATMP facility faces...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Modi's US visit aims to ease potential tariff tensions with Trump
Amid Donald Trump's repeated statements threatening tariffs on imported goods into the US, the Indian Prime Minister's visit to the US may seek to address this issue. The Indian side...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Recycled plastics industry shifting capacities toward India
With global environmental regulations becoming stricter and trade barriers rising, the recycled plastics industry is experiencing significant changes. The EU's tougher environmental...
Monday 10 February 2025
Can Trump's tariffs war be a boon for India's tech sector?
US President Donald Trump's proposed new semiconductor tariffs could create an unexpected windfall for India's growing tech sector, according to industry experts.
Monday 10 February 2025
Apple makes manufacturing pivot: scales back Vietnam MacBook production, ramps up India operations
Apple is shifting its strategy by scaling back its plans to expand MacBook production in Vietnam, which was expected to ramp up in late 2024. This marks a departure from its earlier...