Dixon Technologies, the largest India-based EMS provider, recorded surging sales and profit, but the growths missed expectations. The company is adding partners and looking to foray into display module manufacturing.
Suppliers are expanding their target regions to include India and Southeast Asia as consumer Microcontroller Unit (MCU) markets revive at different rates, according to industry sources.
An Indian top official revealed that Apple plans to increase India's iPhone production share from over 10% to 25% by 2028, indicating that Apple will explore more local suppliers to achieve its goal.
India's US$10 billion semiconductor mission is surging forward with recent collaborations and investments. The partnership between Power Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) and Tata, along with Micron's substantial investments, signal decisive strides in fortifying India's semiconductor industry.
N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons chairman, will assume the role of chairman of Tata Electronics, highlighting Tata's determination to enter the semiconductor industry as the group forays into semiconductors, EVs, and iPhone manufacturing amid India's ambition to develop a local high-tech ecosystem.
An Indian startup is commercializing globally significant Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology with applications in wireless transmitters and 5G networks.
According to a corporate filing to the Shanghai Exchange, MG Motor, a subsidiary of SAIC, plans to introduce investors such as JSW Ventures Singapore Pte. Limited (referred to as JSW Singapore) through equity transfer and capital increase for expansion.
Lam Research is expanding its investments to help India grow a chipmaking ecosystem. India-based Mindgroove Technologies introduced a RISC-V SoC to meet local demands.
Lam Research announced a plan to include India-based suppliers in the global semiconductor equipment ecosystem, the second move by the company in less than a month to develop a chipmaking ecosystem in India.
India saw an 8% increase year-on-year in smartphone shipments in the first quarter, fueled by healthy inventory levels and a push toward premium models. Vivo took the lead with an 18% surge in shipments, becoming the top player in India.
According to Tata Elxsi's press release, the company announced a collaboration with Arm to offer advanced solutions on the latest Arm-based chips, which will help Automotive OEMs and tier-1s fast-track their transition to Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs)
Tata Electronics reportedly shipped packaged chip samples to potential customers in several countries. It is in the final stages of tape-out for chips in 28-65nm, indicating the progress the Indian national champion and front-runner in India's chipmaking indigenization made since its chip ambition.
Dixon Technologies, a major EMS and ODM provider in India, is broadening its manufacturing footprint through strategic partnerships. The company has joined forces with Nokia and is reportedly in discussions to produce notebooks for HP, marking a significant expansion in its manufacturing business.
