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Tuesday 8 October 2024
Samsung India signs MoAs with striking workers amid ongoing dispute
Samsung India has signed an agreement with a segment of its workers, addressing some of their demands and aiming to resolve a strike that has lasted nearly a month at its plant in southern India. The resolution comes after Indian police detained several protesters
Monday 7 October 2024
CG Power bolsters semiconductor design capabilities with US$36M Renesas RF unit acquisition
India-based CG Power and Industrial Solutions has acquired the RF component business of Japan-based Renesas for US$36 million, as both companies, along with Thailand-based Stars Microelectronics, are building their outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facilities in India
Monday 7 October 2024
India roundup: Fire at Tata's iPhone plant; Foxconn OSAT venture progress
Fire at Tata's iPhone parts plant in southen India put its ability to operate sophisticated manufacturing to test. Foxconn may make progress on its OSAT venture in India despite delay
Monday 7 October 2024
Apple to open four new stores in India and manufacture entire iPhone 16 lineup locally
Apple announced plans to significantly expand its presence in India by opening four new retail stores and introducing its first-ever "Made in India" iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models, with AirPods production in India on the horizon
Thursday 3 October 2024
India deploys three supercomputers
India has made significant strides in supercomputing, launching three PARAM Rudra supercomputers and two High-Performance Computing Systems. These powerful machines will be instrumental in driving research and innovation across various sectors, including science, technology, and the economy
Thursday 3 October 2024
BYD reportedly plans to establish EV plant in India in 2025
China-based automotive giant BYD is reportedly in talks with Indian conglomerates Reliance Group and Adani Group to set up a local manufacturing base in India. This move comes despite India's cautious stance regarding Chinese investments
Wednesday 2 October 2024
India launches government-led generative AI project for local languages
The Ministry of Science & Technology of India has announced the launch of BharatGen, a generative AI initiative focused on developing foundational models in language, speech, and computer vision, according to a press release published by the Press Information Bureau of India
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Foxconn confirms investments in India, likely its OSAT venture with HCL
Foxconn reportedly plans to invest approximately US$50 million in its Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) joint venture with HCL, as India continues to offer attractive subsidies for chipmaking facilities
Tuesday 1 October 2024
India-based L&T Semicon anticipates mass production of its first chip within two years
India-based IC design startup L&T Semiconductor Technologies revealed it's developing 15 products, which will be mass-produced in two years and will start the chipmaking business once it reaches a certain threshold in sales
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Pegatron expands beyond electronics OEM in India, eyes diverse sectors
Pegatron is transforming from a traditional OEM manufacturing solution provider to a comprehensive manufacturing partner, expanding its Indian customer base beyond the electronics sector
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Fire causes indefinite halt to iPhone production at Tata's plant, overshadowing workforce expansion plans
A fire broke out at Tata Electronics' iPhone manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, leading to an indefinite halt in operations just a day after the company announced plans to double its workforce at the facility. This incident poses a setback to Apple's efforts to diversify its manufacturing beyond China
Monday 30 September 2024
Foxconn refused to comment on rumored US$1 billion smartphone display module assembly line in India
Foxconn is reportedly evaluating an investment of US$1 billion to establish a smartphone display module assembly plant in Tamil Nadu, India, possibly the first in Southern India, a rumor Foxconn refused to comment
Monday 30 September 2024
India roundup: PSMC finalizes fab deal with Tata; US-India to establish national security fab
PSMC and Tata finalized a deal for India's first commercial fab in three decades. The US and India agreed on a national security fab, which is likely to subject to US export curbs
Monday 30 September 2024
Massive fire at Tata Electronics' iPhone manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu prompts investigation
A significant fire erupted at Tata Electronics' iPhone component manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, India, forcing a temporary closure of the plant. While the fire has been extinguished, authorities are investigating its cause. This incident adds to a series of disruptions affecting iPhone manufacturing in India
Friday 27 September 2024
Taiwan's Giga Solar Materials to establish sales office in India, eyeing local manufacturing
Taiwan-based Giga Solar Materials Corp (GSMC) announced on September 25 that it will establish a sales office in India in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by optimism about the solar potential in that market. If monthly demand exceeds ten tons, the company will evaluate plans for local manufacturing
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