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India overtakes Taiwan to regain fifth spot in global market capitalization

India reclaimed the fifth position in global market capitalization after Taiwan’s AI-led market rally cooled, with investors reassessing semiconductor and AI stock valuations. India has...

Semiconductor Metrology Market Set to Reach $25 Billion by 2031

Rising demand for advanced packaging, HBM and AI chips is expected to push the market to nearly $25 billion by 2031, according to Yole...

Emerging technologies to drive the next phase of India-US economic ties, says India’s Ambassador Kwatra

India’s envoy to the US says AI, semiconductors, biotechnology and electronics will play a major role in strengthening bilateral trade and supply chain partnerships. Emerging...

China Bets on Diamond Semiconductors with New Manufacturing Hub 

The new facility will produce ultra wide bandgap semiconductor materials for AI, EVs, advanced communications and other high-performance applications.  China has taken a major step...

FUJIFILM India Eyes Semiconductor Materials Plant in Gujarat 

The company has signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to explore setting up a semiconductor materials facility in Dholera, supporting India's chip manufacturing...

TNO, ASML Join Forces to Scale Europe’s Photonic Chip Manufacturing 

The Dutch partners will combine research and advanced lithography technologies to accelerate mass production of photonic chips and strengthen Europe's semiconductor ecosystem.  Dutch research institute...

India clears 12 semiconductor projects with ₹1.64 trillion investment pipeline

India has approved 12 semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission, strengthening domestic chip manufacturing and electronics production. India has approved 12 semiconductor manufacturing projects...

$790 million Jewar projects boost India’s electronics, semiconductor ambitions

New manufacturing projects in Jewar are expected to strengthen India’s PCB ecosystem, cut import dependence, and support India’s semiconductor push. India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem received...

Baidu’s AI Chip Unit Eyes $50 Billion Hong Kong IPO 

Kunlunxin is reportedly preparing for a blockbuster listing as China accelerates its push for AI and semiconductor self-reliance.  Baidu’s AI chip subsidiary Kunlunxin is reportedly...

South Korea unveils $576 billion AI-chip investment drive led by Samsung, SK Hynix

South Korea has announced a $576 billion semiconductor and AI investment plan, backed by Samsung and SK Hynix, to strengthen its global chip leadership. South...

Apple Seeks U.S. Nod to Buy Chinese Memory Chips Amid AI Cost Surge

The iPhone maker is reportedly lobbying the Trump administration to source chips from blacklisted CXMT as memory prices soar.  Apple is reportedly seeking approval from...

Samsung and SK Hynix Power South Korea’s Massive AI Chip Expansion

The two chip giants, Samsung and SK Hynix will build four new fabrication plants under an 800 trillion won national semiconductor initiative.  South Korea is...

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CXMT

China’s CXMT Takes Top Spot with 82 per cent Profit Margin

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The DRAM manufacturer’s record profitability eclipses Samsung and SK Hynix as conventional memory prices surge.   China’s leading DRAM manufacturer, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), has achieved...

India Opens Industry Opportunity In High-Power Microwave Testing

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DRDO’s new SHIELD programme puts industry at the centre of an emerging defence capability, creating an opportunity to build specialised microwave testing infrastructure in...

Harwin Expands High-Reliability Portfolio with KEC Acquisition

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The deal broadens Harwin's footprint in mission-critical aerospace, defence, and industrial markets by integrating specialised EMC backshell technologies.  Harwin has acquired UK-based KEC Limited, a...
Aimtron

Aimtron Electronics to Expand Bengaluru Manufacturing, Set Up GCC

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The company expanded into southern India to cater to customers located in the region Vadodara-based Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) company Aimtron Electronics is...

Intel-Backed Altera Prepares $2bn IPO Return to Public Markets

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The Silicon Valley programmable chipmaker targets a mega-listing following its spin-out to private equity firm Silver Lake.   Programmable chip manufacturer Altera is preparing for an...

Learn From Leaders

India’s Photonics Puzzle Is Finally Coming Together 

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Can India turn its scattered photonics capabilities into a stronger industry? A new association aims to connect the ecosystem and strengthen the domestic value...
Jin Bains, CEO, Mini-Circuits

Mini-Circuits CEO Jin Bains on Navigating High-Frequency Component SWaP-C Constraints, Emerging Markets, and Career...

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In this exclusive, Jin Bains, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mini-Circuits, explains in a conversation with Dilin Anand of EFY about areas of emerging...

India Needs Not a Hundred, But Thousands of Chip Diversified Companies 

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Can India build a semiconductor ecosystem beyond fabs? Indiesemic believes thousands of diversified chip companies are needed to make that possible. India’s semiconductor push is...
L Venkata Subramaniam, CEO, Qbit Force, Andhra Pradesh

“We Aim To Make Quantum Computing More Visible, Understandable, And Open To Build On”...

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From building India’s first open quantum hardware ecosystem to assembling a working quantum computer in just four months, Qbit Force is redefining how deep...
(L-R) Nikesh Gondchawar, Strategic & Technical Advisor – Robotics Manufacturing; Shrikrushna Kakade, Founder Partner; Nikhil Kakade, Senior Technical Advisor – Robotics & Control Systems, SlightGen Solutions LLP

“A Made-In-India Robotic PCB Soldering System That Automates The Through-Hole Soldering Process!” – Shrikrushna...

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Electronics manufacturing is complex, and automation often comes at a high cost. To bridge this gap and offer a more affordable solution in India,...

Startups

Raptee.HV, Rajalakshmi Engineering College Launch EV Centre of Excellence

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The facility is among the first initiatives under Raptee.HV Academy Raptee.HV has launched a Centre of Excellence for Electric Mobility at Rajalakshmi Engineering College (REC),...

Agnikul Cosmos Opens New Facilities to Advance Reusable Rocket Development

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STIF has been designed and fabricated in-house to test complete reusable rocket stages under flight-like conditions Indian space-tech company Agnikul Cosmos has inaugurated two new...

Zenergize Technologies Raises $4 Million Pre-Series A to Scale SiC Power Electronics

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The fundraise comes after a year of rapid product development and commercialisation Zenergize Technologies, an R&D-driven deep-tech company developing indigenous Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based power electronics,...
Gadhadar Reddy, Co-Founder and CEO, NoPo Nanotechnologies

Nopo Nanotechnologies’ Carbon Nanotubes Turn ‘Not Possible’ To ‘Now Possible’

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Can single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) significantly improve EV batteries? This startup says it has turned what was once considered ‘not possible’ into ‘now possible.’ An...

L&T Technology Services Launches LTTS FARM to Accelerate Deep-Tech Startup Commercialisation

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The initiative is also expected to expand LTTS’ Engineering Intelligence ecosystem by bringing together startups, engineering talent and industry stakeholders L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has...