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India inaugurates first SME-led semiconductor packaging facility in Rajasthan aiming to boost domestic chip output

India inaugurates first SME-led semiconductor packaging facility in Rajasthan aiming to boost domestic chip output

India inaugurated its first SME-led semiconductor chip packaging facility by Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt Ltd in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, inside ELCINA’s Electronics Manufacturing Cluster at Salarpur, Khushkhera. Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said electronics production has surged to nearly Rs 13 lakh crore and exports to about Rs 4.24 lakh crore, with mobile phones now leading exports. The facility, backed under the SPECS scheme with investment over Rs 150 crore, uses Class 10K/100K cleanrooms.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 15 May 2026
Mekr raises ₹67 crore Series A to supercharge R&D and automation in electronics manufacturing

Mekr raises ₹67 crore Series A to supercharge R&D and automation in electronics manufacturing

Electronics manufacturing platform Mekr has raised ₹67 crore in a Series A round led by Avaana Capital, with Titan Capital Winners Fund participating. The startup will invest in R&D, product engineering, proprietary tooling, supplier localisation, and manufacturing automation. Founded in 2022, Mekr operates an end-to-end digital ODM platform and targets global export readiness from its Sonipat facility.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Inc42 on 12 May 2026

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Foreign firms watch Tamil Nadu as TVK moves to form govt fearing labor and policy swings

Foreign firms watch Tamil Nadu as TVK moves to form govt fearing labor and policy swings

Foreign companies from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are closely tracking developments in Tamil Nadu as a new government is set to be formed. While established firms are relatively steady, newer entrants are more cautious, prioritizing stable labour conditions and predictable policy. They are also looking for renewed incentives to strengthen electronics manufacturing and unlock fresh investment.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Tata Electronics hires 75000 workers as Apple maker leapfrogs Foxconn

Tata Electronics hires 75000 workers as Apple maker leapfrogs Foxconn

Tata Electronics says its workforce has surged to 75,000, placing it ahead of Foxconn and making it Apple’s largest contract manufacturer by headcount. The expansion is largely driven by Tata’s Hosur facility, signaling accelerating electronics manufacturing in India. Analysts also point to Tata’s strategy of shifting toward higher-value parts of the supply chain to deepen its global role.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
India now builds a quarter of its smartphones as exports and outsourcing drive growth

India now builds a quarter of its smartphones as exports and outsourcing drive growth

More than a quarter of the smartphones sold in India are now made by domestic firms, led by Dixon Technologies as the country’s biggest smartphone maker. The change is fueled by global brands increasingly outsourcing production to India. With exports becoming a major engine for electronics manufacturing, policy support is accelerating the shift, and further growth is expected ahead.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
Vaishnaw marks historic Odisha semiconductor plant launch with Intel and Lockheed Martin backing

Vaishnaw marks historic Odisha semiconductor plant launch with Intel and Lockheed Martin backing

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hailed the foundation laying of a semiconductor plant in Odisha as a historic turning point. The project is expected to strengthen the state’s semiconductor ecosystem and accelerate advanced electronics manufacturing. Investors include global firms such as Intel and Lockheed Martin. Odisha is also widening its industrial base beyond metals and minerals to build an IT and tech-driven future.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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