Supply Chain
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DigiKey Commits $100 Million Investment Over Next 18 Months to Expand Global Distribution Operations THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., USA — DigiKey, the global distribution leader of electronic components and automation products, today announced a $100 million investment over the next 18 months to expand its global product distribution center in Thief River Falls, Minn., and its order management system. This escalation of capacity and automation is designed to support sustained growth in… |
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India Approves ₹1.27 Lakh Crore Semicon 2.0 Program for Chip Design and Manufacturing The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved Semicon 2.0 on July 15, 2026, with a total budget outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore. Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the program covers the entire value chain of the semiconductor ecosystem and rests on six pillars: chip design, manufacturing of machines and materials, fabrication plants,… |
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India sharpens its electronics manufacturing edge at electronica India and productronica India 2026 in Greater Noida Strong buyer turnout, active business engagement, and wide international participation mark the edition Visitor turnout: 20,922 participants, including key buyers and sourcing decision-makers turn up for Greater Noida edition Business engagement: The event facilitated 1,500+ buyer-seller meetings, focused on localisation, supplier discovery, and supply chain partnerships … |
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Rare Earth Magnet Shortage Threatens Auto Production in India As reported in recent CNBC coverage, India’s automotive sector is bracing for potential production delays as a global shortage of rare earth magnets, critical for both electric vehicles (EVs) and traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, has begun to put a strain on supply chains. China has control over 90% of the global supply of rare earth materials. The country’s priorities are… |
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Auto Giant Motherson Enters Chip Equipment Market After 5X Aerospace Boom Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (SAMIL) has expanded in the aerospace sector, quite noticeably in fact. The company reported a fivefold growth in a year. In the company’s Q4 FY25 earnings call, it was disclosed that SAMIL’s aerospace revenue went up from ₹339 crore in FY24 to ₹1,749 crore in FY25. Confirming its status as a Tier-1 supplier to Airbus, it is now entering the… |
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TSMC Declines India’s Factory Proposal as Nation Launches 3nm Chip Design Centers Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the global leader in semiconductor fabrication, rejected invitations to set up foundries in India, Singapore, and Qatar. Although the company did not share reasons, analysts point to the lack of a mature semiconductor supply chain. Historically, TSMC has leaned towards locations with a strong existing ecosystem and infrastructure. Even… |
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Altium Acquires Part Analytics to Strengthen Electronics Supply Chain Management Altium, a global company specializing in electronic design systems announced the acquisition of Milwaukee-based Part Analytics on January 21, 2025 in San Diego, California. The acquisition integrates Part Analytics advanced AI-powered platform into Altium’s ecosystem, offering effective solutions for managing large-scale component planning and purchasing, especially… |
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HMD Global Shifts Major Manufacturing Operations from China to India Finland phone maker HMD Global, known for manufacturing Nokia-branded feature phones, is shifting a significant portion of its manufacturing operations from China to India. This strategic move aims to establish India as the company’s global manufacturing hub, strengthened by domestic partnerships and a strong focus on exports. Ravi Kunwar, CEO and VP for India and… |
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Apple's USD 12 Billion Chip Deal with Micron and Tata Could Transform India's Semiconductor Landscape This deal is significant as it marks a huge shift in Apple’s global supply chain, with the tech giant projected to move 26 percent of its iPhone production to India by 2026. If successful, this deal would bring a significant business boost to Indian companies, propelling them into the fast lane of the global tech supply chain. Apple… |
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Global Chip Production at Risk as China Restrict Exports of Gallium and Germanium According to the US Geological Survey, China produces about 98% of the world's gallium and 60% of the germanium. The bans and subsequent export regulations have underlined Beijing's influence over the supply chain of critical minerals worldwide. These semiconductor metals, namely gallium and germanium, are utilized extensively in semiconductors, communications… |
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Why India Must Have a Resilient Supply Chain to Grow Electronics Industry Globally, Highlights Experts
Around 40-50 percent of the bill of materials in mobile phones assembled in the country is imported largely from China.
With the help of latest technology and with the economies of scale, the Chinese firms have the ability to scale-up India’s domestic supply chain.
The geopolitical scuffles coupled with the pandemic have threatened international financial security… |
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India’s Electronics Boom: Spearheading The Global Market from Import to Export Weeks after Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi became the Prime Minister of India in May 2014, a meeting has been summoned by the PM in Vigyan Bhawan for discussing key development strategies and the roadmap for India. While discussing the current policies and strategies, the PM also urged for Making products in India. In fact, separate funds and campaigns must be done to… |
