Tata Motors and Mahindra Lead as India’s EV Sales Surge 79%
India’s electric passenger vehicle market recorded a remarkable 79% year-on-year growth in May 2026, reflecting the accelerating adoption of electric mobility across the country. The strong performance was led by Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, both of which significantly increased their market share amid rising consumer demand and a rapidly evolving EV landscape. Tata […]
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 Joins US-Led Pax Silica Initiative to Strengthen AI & Technology Supply Chains
India has formally joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative, a strategic technology alliance focused on building secure, resilient, and trusted supply chains for artificial intelligence, semiconductors, critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, and digital infrastructure. The agreement was signed during the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, marking a major milestone in India’s growing role within […]
India Plans ₹15,000 Crore VGF Scheme to Accelerate Energy Storage Infrastructure
The Indian government is working on a new Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme worth approximately ₹15,000 crore to support the development of 112 GWh of energy storage capacity across the country. The proposed programme is designed to strengthen grid stability, improve renewable energy integration, and support India’s long-term energy transition goals. The planned capacity includes […]
Quad Nations Launch Strategic Fiji Port Project to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Connectivity
The Quad nations—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—have announced their first-ever joint infrastructure project: the development of strategic port infrastructure in Fiji. The initiative aims to address capacity constraints in Pacific Island nations while strengthening regional connectivity, trade resilience, and maritime security across the Indo-Pacific. The Fiji port project was unveiled during the Quad […]
Quad Commits $20 Billion to Build Critical Minerals Supply Chains
The Quad nations—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—have announced plans to mobilize up to $20 billion in government and private-sector investments to strengthen critical minerals supply chains. The initiative focuses on mining, processing, refining, and recycling strategic minerals that are essential for semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, renewable energy systems, defence technologies, and advanced manufacturing. […]
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. […]
India–UAE Strengthen Strategic Partnership Across Defence, Energy & Infrastructure
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a series of landmark agreements to deepen cooperation in defence, energy security, infrastructure, and advanced technologies during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi. The agreements mark a significant expansion of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations and reinforce their growing geopolitical and […]