Apple Struggles in Korea as Memory Chip Prices Skyrocket
Apple executives camp in South Korea, desperate for memory chip deals. But with prices up 300% and AI demand surging, their efforts may be in vain. Read the full story.
Apple executives camp in South Korea, desperate for memory chip deals. But with prices up 300% and AI demand surging, their efforts may be in vain. Read the full story.
Former US President Donald Trump met Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, celebrating a breakthrough sub-2nm chip made in Arizona. He linked this manufacturing success to his tariff policies. Read the full story.
Samsung Electronics reports a staggering 3-fold jump in Q1 profit to $4.8 billion, fueled by the AI boom and a rebound in chip prices. Read how AI is reshaping tech fortunes.
Samsung Electronics forecasts a record quarterly operating profit of 20 trillion won, nearly triple from last year, driven by soaring AI memory chip prices. Read more on the global chipmaker race.
US semiconductor giant KLA expands in Chennai with a Rs 300 crore R&D hub focused on AI and software, creating jobs and boosting India's chip ecosystem. Read more.
Welson Power MD Wally Jang advises India to learn from China's semiconductor and battery manufacturing ecosystem to accelerate its own production goals. Discover key strategies.
Apple's 2026 iPhones, including the iPhone 18 Pro and Fold, could see major price hikes as TSMC's 2nm chip manufacturing costs skyrocket. Will Apple absorb the cost or pass it to consumers?
Centre approves 22 proposals from Samsung, Foxconn, Tata & others under ECMS to boost domestic production, cut imports. Investments to create Rs 2.6 lakh crore output.
India's manufacturing sector growth slowed sharply in December 2025, with the PMI hitting a 24-month low of 55. Read the full analysis of the slowdown from October's peak.
India's semiconductor push, backed by Rs 1.6 lakh crore in approved projects and talent from 298 universities, aims to make it a top-4 global player by 2032 and the best by 2035. Read more.
India's four new semiconductor plants are set for commercial production in 2026, marking a major leap in electronics manufacturing and reducing import dependency.
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approves 22 proposals under the electronics components scheme, mobilizing Rs 41,863 crore in planned investment to boost domestic manufacturing.
India's manufacturing sector growth slowed in December 2025 as per HSBC PMI, hitting a two-year low due to softer new orders. Read the full analysis of the economic slowdown.
India's manufacturing PMI eased to 55.0 in December, marking the slowest expansion in two years. Despite the slowdown, the sector remains in growth territory with resilient domestic demand.
India's Meity Secretary S Krishnan reveals discussions on extending or replacing the mobile phone PLI scheme set to expire in March 2026. The move aims to sustain manufacturing growth and boost local value addition.
China urges the Netherlands to reverse its intervention in chipmaker Nexperia, warning of a global semiconductor supply chain crisis. Read the full details and potential impact.
The US has granted TSMC a licence to import chip-making tools to its China facility, ensuring operations. Separately, TSMC has begun mass production of advanced 2nm chips, boosting AI and mobile tech. Read the full details.
Taiwan's TSMC plans to mass produce next-gen 2-nanometre chips in 2025, boosting AI, laptops, and self-driving cars. Discover the tech race and geopolitical stakes.
The US government has approved annual licenses for Samsung and SK Hynix to import chip equipment to China for 2026. This offers temporary relief but ends special waivers, adding new hurdles. Read the full details.
Uttar Pradesh launches the Bharat Electronics Yatra, a nationwide outreach to strengthen electronics manufacturing. The state will host the expanded electronica India 2026 event. Read more.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, facing Trump's resignation demand, enlisted Satya Nadella & Jensen Huang. The result? A pivotal meeting, an $8.9B US investment, and 'too-strategic-to-fail' status for Intel. Read the inside story.
The India AI & Manufacturing Congress 2024 in Delhi outlined a roadmap for integrating AI into manufacturing, boosting productivity and global competitiveness. Discover the key insights.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announces India's imminent entry into semiconductor exports, marking a major leap in tech self-reliance. Discover the strategic impact.
India's government plans to nearly double auto PLI scheme funds to ₹5,500 crore for FY27 to boost EV manufacturing, but rejects pleas from new-age automakers to reopen applications. Explore the impact.
Samsung India CEO JB Park reveals global brands are shifting manufacturing from China to India, driven by PLI schemes and a vast consumer market. India contributes 10% to Samsung's global revenue. Explore the future of tech and AI in India's growth story.
HCL and Foxconn's joint venture in Jewar will build India's crucial OSAT unit for display driver chips, cutting imports. Groundbreaking set for January 2026. Read more.
The US has started a formal review to potentially allow Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to China, marking a policy shift. Critics warn it could boost China's military AI.
BJP cites official data to counter Rahul Gandhi's claim of a manufacturing sector decline. The political row centers on GDP growth figures and employment. Read the full fact-check here.
Apple reportedly holds preliminary talks with Indian chipmakers to assemble iPhone components in Gujarat, accelerating its shift from China amid US tariff pressures. Read more.
Chen Weiliang's MetaX IPO creates a new billionaire, highlighting China's push for chip self-sufficiency amid intense competition and geopolitical risks. Discover the story behind the rise.