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Friday 16 May 2025
Tata Elxsi selected by Mercedes-Benz India for software-defined vehicle development
According to a press release, Tata Elxsi announced on May 14, 2025, that it has been chosen by Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) to support vehicle software engineering...
Friday 16 May 2025
Pegatron expands comms and auto electronics in India after iPhone business sale
Pegatron Corp, formerly a key iPhone assembler in India, is redirecting its strategic focus in the country with a fresh investment into its wholly owned subsidiary. Following the...
Friday 16 May 2025
Automation ain't a fix-all: Xiaomi's smart factory reveals harsh reality for US iPhone production
As reports circulate that Apple may shift more iPhone manufacturing to India to meet US market demand, US President Donald Trump has publicly voiced dissatisfaction, urging Apple...
Friday 16 May 2025
Microsoft shifts focus to Asia-Pacific amid massive job cuts
Microsoft is reportedly laying off around 6,000 employees, or about 3% of its global workforce, with most of the cuts concentrated in the US. The tech giant has also made organizational...
Friday 16 May 2025
India's IESA targets global ties, skills push for chip growth
The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) is accelerating its multi-pronged strategy to develop the country's semiconductor value chain, expanding cross-border industry...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Chips made in India: HCL-Foxconn semiconductor venture in Uttar Pradesh approved
India finally approved the chipmaking facility proposed by a joint venture between HCL and Foxconn, which will be the first such facility in Uttar Pradesh, as Foxconn continues to...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Renesas expands in India with new offices and Meity-backed startup, academic partnerships
According to a press release on May 13, 2025, Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a partnership with India's Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) to...
Thursday 15 May 2025
US-China tariff truce reshapes India's trade landscape
The US-China tariff agreement, reducing US tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% and Chinese duties from 125% to 10% for 90 days, is creating both opportunities and challenges...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Apple posts record first-quarter shipments in India as premium segment surges
India's smartphone market shipped 32 million units in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 5.5% year-over-year decline, according to IDC. This is the second consecutive quarter of...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Tesla reportedly eyes Western India for CKD assembly unit
Tesla is exploring land parcels in Satara, Maharashtra, to establish a completely knocked down (CKD) assembly unit for electric vehicles (EVs), a senior government official told Business...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
India-Pakistan clashes drive FPV drone demand, anti-China sentiment shifts orders
Recent escalations in the India-Pakistan conflict have ignited intense aerial skirmishes, marked not only by modern fighter jets but also by sustained drone assaults. Contrary to...
Monday 12 May 2025
Dixon Technologies partners with NxtCell to manufacture Alcatel smartphones in India
According to the Economic Times, PTI, and Outlook Business, Dixon Technologies, an Indian electronics manufacturing giant, has signed an agreement with...
Monday 12 May 2025
Tata reportedly doubles Hosur iPhone enclosure production for Apple's next launch and India expansion
Tata Electronics plans to double iPhone enclosure production at its Hosur facility to support Apple's September launches, according to sources who spoke with The Economic Times...
Monday 12 May 2025
India roundup: Why Apple's road to 'Made in India' is longer than it looks
Apple's 'Make in India' journey is expected to be a rocky one despite rising number of suppliers there. South Korean electronics manufacturers are keeping a close eye on the India-Pakistan...
Friday 9 May 2025
LG Electronics sets up home appliance plant in southern India
According to CNBC-TV18, KNN Today, and Money Control, South Korean conglomerate LG Electronics will establish a large-scale manufacturing facility in Sri...