Indian Semiconductor Startups Raise $92 Million in First Five Months of 2026
India’s semiconductor startup ecosystem has witnessed strong investor confidence, raising approximately $92 million in funding during the first five months of 2026. The surge reflects growing optimism around India’s ambitions to become a global semiconductor hub and highlights increasing investor interest in chip design, semiconductor IP, AI hardware, and advanced electronics innovation. The funding momentum […]
NVIDIA CEO Confirms Semiconductor Supply Capacity Amid AI Demand Surge
NVIDIA CEO NVIDIA Jensen Huang has stated that the company has secured sufficient semiconductor supply capacity to support strong growth in both GPUs and CPUs despite ongoing supply constraints across the industry. Speaking during Computex in Taipei, Huang emphasized that NVIDIA is well-positioned to meet the accelerating demand generated by the global artificial intelligence boom. […]
Cabinet Approves Two New Semiconductor Units Worth ₹3,936 Crore Under India Semiconductor Mission
The Union Cabinet has approved two new semiconductor projects worth ₹3,936 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), further strengthening India’s efforts to build a self-reliant semiconductor and electronics manufacturing ecosystem. The approved projects focus on advanced electronic component manufacturing and are expected to enhance domestic production capabilities for critical technology sectors. One of the […]
India–US Sign Critical Minerals Framework to Secure Strategic Supply Chains
India and the United States have signed a landmark bilateral framework to strengthen cooperation in the mining, processing, recycling, and supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements. The agreement aims to establish resilient and diversified supply chains for resources that are essential for semiconductors, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, defence technologies, and advanced manufacturing. […]
AI Chip Boom: SK Hynix Joins $1 Trillion Market Cap Club
South Korean memory chip maker SK Hynix has joined the $1 trillion valuation club, following the strong rally in semiconductor stocks driven by the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The company has emerged as a key beneficiary of soaring demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) chips, which are essential for AI accelerators and data center […]
Tata Electronics’ $30 Billion Ambition: Semiconductor Fab Strategy Drives Massive Expansion
Tata Electronics has outlined an ambitious plan to become a $30 billion business over the next five years, driven by aggressive investments in semiconductor fabrication, chip packaging, and electronics manufacturing services (EMS). CEO & MD Randhir Thakur said the company’s semiconductor “fab play” will anchor its next phase of growth and position India as a […]
HCL–Foxconn Semiconductor Project: CTCI Selected as EPC Partner for Uttar Pradesh Facility
The HCL Group–Foxconn joint venture has appointed Taiwan-based engineering company CTCI Corporation as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner for its semiconductor facility in Uttar Pradesh. The project marks a major milestone in India’s semiconductor manufacturing ambitions and strengthens collaboration between Indian and Taiwanese technology ecosystems. The ₹3,706 crore facility will operate as an […]
Tata Electronics Expansion: ₹1,500 Crore Investment to Scale iPhone Manufacturing
The Tata Group has infused an additional ₹1,500 crore into Tata Electronics to expand its iPhone contract manufacturing business in India. This investment is part of a broader strategy to scale up production capacity and strengthen Tata’s position as a key supplier in Apple’s global supply chain. Alongside this, Tata has increased capital in its […]
Apple Supply Chain Shift: India Exports $2.5 Billion Components to China Under ECMS
India has recorded a major milestone as Apple’s suppliers exported $2.5 billion worth of components and sub-assemblies to China in FY2026, driven by the government’s Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). This marks a significant shift, as India traditionally depended on imports from China for such components. The exports include key components such as PCB assemblies, […]
Semicon Mission 2.0: India to Prioritise Memory Chips & AI-Driven Semiconductor Growth
India’s Semicon Mission 2.0 (ISM 2.0) is set to prioritise memory chip manufacturing, especially High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in the global semiconductor value chain. The move reflects a shift toward high-value, advanced semiconductor technologies critical for next-generation computing. HBM is a key component for AI data […]