CHIP DESIGN
India's big bet on semiconductors; a high-stakes game with global giants
India aims to strengthen its position in the global semiconductor supply chain with a supportive policy environment and a growing market. However, challenges include regional trade bloc exclusions and competition from US and EU incentives. India must leverage partnerships with Taiwan and the US while enhancing its policy and talent offerings.
Chip infra company Jacobs sees role in four plans with govt approval
Bob Pragada, Jacobs Global CEO, told ET in an interview that the company was in active consultation with four of the five chip projects that had received approval from the government. With CG Power and the Tata group, however, he said Jacobs was "in a full engagement role".
NXP to double its India workforce to 6,000+ in five years
NXP CEO Kurt Sievers said the company will also invest $1 billion in the next five years to expand its research and development capabilities in India, both in the hardware and software segments.
NXP Semiconductors to invest more than $1 bln in India as it boosts R&D efforts
NXP Semiconductors will invest over $1 billion in India to double its research and development efforts. The company, which has four semiconductor design centers in the country, aims to strengthen its presence in the automotive sector and other industries. India's semiconductor market is expected to reach $63 billion by 2026.
Modi calls on Semicon industry to invest in India, says 'when chips are down globally, you can bet on us'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi indulged in understanding the role of semiconductors in the digital age and expressed India's commitment to becoming a key player in the global semiconductor sector. He highlighted the country's talent pool, investment opportunities, and business-friendly environment during the Semicon India 2024 summit on Wednesday in Greater Noida.
India semiconductor ambition grows with L&T joining chip effort
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. is investing over $300 million to establish a fabless chip company in India, aiming to design 15 products by year-end and start sales in 2027.
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India's semiconductor ambition grows with L&T's $300 mn bet
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. plans to invest over $300 million in a fabless chip company, aiming to design 15 products by year-end and start sales in 2027. This move aligns with India's push to boost local semiconductor capacity and reduce imports, supported by government subsidies.
iPhone 16 Launch: Apple launches most powerful iPhone yet with A18 chipset. Check features and India price
iPhone 16 Launch: Apple has unveiled its new iPhone 16, featuring faster performance, enhanced durability, and water and dust resistance. Available in two sizes and five colors, it includes a dedicated camera button and advanced Siri capabilities. The iPhone 16 is priced at $799, while the Pro version costs $999.
MeitY approves Mindgrove's proposal to develop second chip under DLI scheme
The design-linked incentive scheme of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology offers financial incentives and design infrastructure support for 100 domestic companies, startups and MSMEs across the development and deployment of semiconductor design for ICS, Chipsets, SoCs, and other devices for 5 years.
Imperative to develop robust local ecosystem for electronics production: Maruti Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi emphasised the need for the automotive industry to become self-reliant in producing electronic parts, particularly semiconductors. Speaking at the 64th annual ACMA session, he highlighted the importance of innovation, local market understanding, and collaboration across the value chain to integrate advanced features affordably and reduce dependency on imports.
Apple iPhone 16 launch: Here is expected new price for iPhone 15, 14, 13, in India
Apple is set to unveil its iPhone 16 lineup on September 9 at the "It's Glowtime" event. The series includes four models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Prices start at $799 for the base model. Discounts on older models like the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 are available ahead of the launch.
Apple iPhone 16 and 16 Pro details leaked: All you need to know about specs, price, and bold design changes
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 16 series globally on September 9. The lineup will include four models: iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max. Key features include new design changes, larger displays, A18 chip, enhanced battery life, and improved camera technology. Prices are expected to start at $799.
New iPhone will use Arm's chip technology for AI: report
Apple is set to host its fall event on Sept. 9 at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, where it will likely unveil a series of new iPhones and updates to other devices and apps.
As US chips away at Chinese capacity, India takes big first steps
India is making significant strides in its semiconductor industry with new investments and partnerships, while China faces challenges due to US-led restrictions. Recent developments include a $10 billion investment in Maharashtra and a new OSAT facility in Gujarat. The Indian Semiconductor Mission is set to receive additional funding to boost the sector.
Semiconductor mission may get $10-billion booster shot
ISM, a division within the Digital India Corporation tasked with furthering the country’s semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and design capabilities was first established in 2022 with a budgetary allocation of $ 10 billion. “The second phase of ISM will be launched soon; the allocation will be around the previous phase. Two more proposals are expected to get approvals,” said an official.
Qualcomm has explored acquiring pieces of Intel chip design business
The $184 billion Qualcomm, which is known for chips found in smartphones and counts Apple as a customer, has been working on plans to buy pieces of Intel for months. Qualcomm's interest and plans have not been finalized and could change, according to the sources.
Intel Outside! Iconic chip giant's future may be in doubt
The shares of major chip manufacturers Intel have suddenly shown a major surge, but that is certainly not for the right reasons. Intel may be on the rise, but its share growth may be a major sign of an underlying issue, as per market experts. Here is everything you need to know about the sudden changes in Intel's vision.
Intel sells stake in chip designer Arm Holdings
Intel, facing challenges to maintain its relevance in the chip industry and having announced thousands of job cuts, sold its 1.18 million share stake in British chip firm Arm Holdings in the second quarter, according to a regulatory filing released on Tuesday. The sale would have netted Intel around $146.7 million, based on Reuters calculations of the average price of Arm's stock between April and June.
L&T Semiconductor to sign first clients by September, CEO Sandeep Kumar says
India's L&T Semiconductor Technologies plans to sign contracts with six automobile companies by the end of September, making them its first clients. The total value of the contracts is $150 million per year. The company, which designs chips for vehicles, competes with Qualcomm and NXP Semiconductors.
India could soon see a slew of 5G smartphones priced well under Rs 10,000 on Qualcomm chipset move
Qualcomm's chipset, locked to 5G standalone architecture, will be hitting the markets by the end of 2024, debuting on a Xiaomi device. Other smartphone brands such as HMD Global and Motorola said they will evaluate their options before launching devices powered by the chipset.
India should focus on semiconductor design, create its own brand: Lip-Bu Tan, Chairman Walden International
One of the most influential global voices in the multi-billion dollar chip industry urges India to play to its strength and focus on value additions such as chip design instead of only fabrication, which is capital intensive, power guzzling and risky in the absence of committed long-term customers.
Cyient sets up a new subsidiary for its semiconductor business
Cyient Ltd launched a semiconductor subsidiary focusing on ASIC design/manufacturing with a fabless model. Mr. Krishna Bodanapu anticipates a trillion-dollar market by 2030. Cyient DET/DLM drive growth. Key factors include India’s Rs 1.26 lakh crore semiconductor proposals, Micron's OSAT unit, and incentives. Semiconductors are crucial in defense, automotive, and telecom sectors.
Synopsys will help Tata Electronics design custom chips
US-based chip design company Synopsys will help Tata Electronics in multiple aspects of its fab facility—India’s first—coming up in Gujarat and its assembly and testing unit in Assam, chief executive Sassine Ghazi told ET. Ghazi also met with Tata Electronics CEO Randhir Thakur and Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran in Mumbai. He held talks with Ola Cabs chief Bhavish Aggarwal in Bengaluru.
Nvidia short sellers make $5 billion from three-day selloff, data shows
Short sellers have profited significantly from Nvidia's recent decline, with gains peaking at $2.40 billion in a single day, showcasing the impact of market dynamics on the AI chip designer's stock.
MediaTek designs Arm-based chip for Microsoft's AI laptops
Last month, Microsoft unveiled a new generation of laptops that feature chips designed with Arm Holdings tech, which provide enough horsepower to run the artificial intelligence applications that executives said were the future of consumer computing. The MediaTek chip is geared toward this effort.
Arm aims to capture 50% of PC market in five years, CEO says
Demand for use of Arm's technology in personal computers got a boost after Microsoft unveiled ambitious plans last month to launch a new breed of PCs with artificial intelligence features to compete with Alphabet and Apple.
eInfochips joins TSMC Design Center Alliance to accelerate semiconductor innovation
The TSMC DCA program focuses on chip-implementation services and system-level design solutions to help lower design barriers for customers adopting TSMC technology.
Arm offers new designs, software for AI on smartphones
Arm Holdings unveiled new chip blueprints and software tools to enhance smartphones for AI tasks, aiming to accelerate adoption with changes in blueprint delivery.
Govt eyes pvt-public cloud model for chip designs for easy access
This facility will provide easy access to chip and packaging designs to startups, researchers and small firms, as per the plan.
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