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Suchi Semicon Expands Portfolio With New Package Families Suchi Semicon's New QFN and Power Package Families to Reduce India's Dependency on External Suppliers

Suchi Semicon announced the addition of new QFN (Quad Flat No-lead) and Power Package families to its portfolio. The QFN types include QFN, uQFN, DFN, and XFN options, whereas the Power Package types comprise DPAK, TO-series and IPAK options. This move helps avoid dependency on external suppliers by satisfying the package requirements of Indian chip designers and product manufacturers in-house…

Student-Designed Semiconductor Chips Delivered At SCL Mohali India Democratizes Chip Fabrication With 5 MPW Runs Over the Past 12 Months

At a handover ceremony during his visit to the Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali, for a review, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, delivered 28 chips designed by students from 17 academic institutions. The fabricated chips included 600 bare dies and 600 packaged chips. This was made possible by the Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme.

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AEIM’s ₹10,000-Crore Semiconductor Materials Facility AEIM’s ₹10,000-Crore Semiconductor Materials Facility at Nava Raipur Underway

Chennai-based company Artificial Electronics Intelligent Materials Limited (AEIM) has been allotted 11.28 acres of land in Kosala Industrial Park by the Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Vikas Pradhikaran (NRDA). Construction of a multi-storey semiconductor materials facility will begin immediately, using post-tensioned slab technology, which allows for quicker construction cycles through means such as…

Nirmala Sitharaman Visits Tata Electronics’ OSAT Centre In Assam Nirmala Sitharaman Visits Tata’s Rs 27,000 Crore OSAT Project in Assam

Nirmala Sitharaman visited Tata Electronics’ Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) Centre that’s currently under development in Jagiroad, Assam. During her visit, she highlighted the promise that Assam shows and encouraged students and entrepreneurs to be part of its technological journey. She also praised the state’s foresight and proactive approach, noting the significance of the…

Indian Envoy Talks India Expansion Plans With Intel CEO Indian Envoy and Intel CEO Explore Chip and AI Expansion Plans in India

In a virtual meeting, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Ambassador of India to the United States, had a discussion with Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan about how the company intends to scale its presence in the Indian semiconductor and AI space. The meeting aligns very closely with India’s push towards domestic chip production and AI infrastructure through initiatives such as the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)…

How to Purchase on DigiKey using AqTronics as the Local Logistics Partner How to Purchase on DigiKey using AqTronics as the Local Logistics Partner

Purchasing electronic components from international suppliers can often be a complicated process for customers in India. Traditional ordering from DigiKey in USD requires managing customs clearance, local freight, and cross-border payments, which can be time-consuming and prone to errors. To facilitate electronic component sourcing in India, DigiKey has aligned…

Foxconn Commits ₹15,000 Crore Tamil Nadu Expansion Foxconn’s Rs 15,000 Crore Commitment in Tamil Nadu to Create 14,000 Jobs

Foxconn has made an investment commitment of Rs 15,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, which is expected to create 14,000 high-value engineering jobs. The company’s plans include value-added manufacturing, AI-driven operations, and R&D integration. India’s first Foxconn Desk will be launched by the Guidance nodal agency, which will help facilitate the company’s domestic setup. This announcement comes…

Digital pledges and robotics mark the inauguration of electronica India & productronica India 2025 electronica India and productronica India 2025 Inauguration Marked by Digital Pledges and Robotic Spectacles

As official media partners of electronica India and productronica India 2025, we bring to you highlights from its inauguration ceremony. The event was held in an open space facing Hall C, hosted by Priya Shubankar. The host was assisted by a humanoid, VOLT-E, who welcomed guests and waved back when members from the audience waved at it. The bot was able to respond to…

India’s Powerplay in Electronics Fronted by Rohit Sharma, electronica India & productronica India 2025 Showcases India’s Electronics Presence

electronica India and productronica India will take place this September, from the 17th to the 19th. The event will take place at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) with Rohit Sharma fronting the campaign to reflect ‘India’s spirit of innovation, teamwork, and emerging global leadership in electronics.’ This plays on the theme, “India’s Powerplay in Electronics.”

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56th GST Council Meeting Proposes Major Tax Reforms GST Council’s 56th Meeting: What the ELCINA Webinar Revealed for the Electronics Industry

The GST is a framework that was specifically introduced to harmonize taxation across India. However, over the years, it has somehow evolved into a complex system that businesses, particularly small and medium-sized ones, struggle to navigate. We are now about to witness one of the most drastic changes GST has seen since its inception as the government attempts to…

Tata, Bosch Ink Pact on Chip and Auto Electronics Tata Electronics and Bosch Sign MoU for Collaboration in Chip Manufacturing and Automotive Electronics

To collaborate on key areas in semiconductor manufacturing and automotive electronics, Tata Electronics and Robert Bosch GmbH have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Under this strategic partnership between the two big players in the electronics sector, the companies plan to undertake joint efforts in chip packaging and manufacturing at Tata Electronics’ upcoming facilities in Assam…

Kaynes Ships First Chip Prototype to AOS Kaynes Becomes First OSAT to Ship Prototype Under India’s Semiconductor Mission

According to a Business Standard report (as republished by Communications Today), Kaynes Semicon will deliver a prototype of a chip to its very first paying customer, Alpha & Omega Semiconductor (AOS), who will test it to ensure it works as required before full production gets approved. This means the prototype will go through an approximately three-month qualification process that…