Astrome secures $7 million to develop AI-ELINT constellation November 13, 2026 The project, with a total project cost of approximately USD 13.5 million, aims to develop a sovereign AI-enabled Electronic Intelligence (AI-ELINT) constellation for Indian national security applications.
Sanken, Kaynes to explore partnership in manufacturing LEDs, power devices November 12, 2026 The collaboration seeks to boost the companies’ competitive position in India’s market. By leveraging their resources and capabilities, Sanken Electric and Kaynes aim to mitigate risks associated with fluctuations in demand while maximizing investment efficiency.
Three workers die at Tata Electronics’ iPhone parts plant in India November 10, 2026 Three contract workers have died after inhaling gas at Tata Electronics’ component factory in Hosur, southern India. The plant supplies parts for Apple’s iPhones, and the incident adds to a series of problems at the site.
Paras, BroadPak to develop advanced packaging facility in India November 10, 2026 The proposed unit will focus on 2.5D/3D packaging, chiplet integration, hybrid bonding, wafer-level and panel-level fan-out packaging, co-packaged optics, and testing and qualification.
India approves $1.5 billion scheme for development of 92 GWh ESS November 09, 2026 The Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme will support creation of new capacities equivalent to 170% of the present-day grid-scale energy storage system (ESS) capacity in India, and help meet the required grid-scale ESS capacity of 411 GWh by 2031-32.
Autonomous cleaning robots firm Peppermint raises $10 million November 06, 2026 Peppermint Robotics, a Pune- and Austin-based company, plans to expand its portfolio of autonomous floor-cleaning and material-handling robots, while advancing the development of its next-generation CR cleanroom robotics line.
India approves $300 million scheme for processing critical minerals November 05, 2026 The scheme, which targets processing of lithium and nickel ores/intermediary products into high-purity compounds, will support critical sectors such as electric mobility, BESS, electronics, defence and speciality steel.
Australia’s LatConnect 60 expands India presence for SWIRSAT November 04, 2026 NSIL, the commercial arm of India’s space program, has signed an agreement with Australian Earth observation satellite company LatConnect 60 to provide telemetry, tracking and command services for the company’s SWIRSAT-1 and SWIRSAT-2 spacecraft.
Melexis expands in India with new office, strategic growth plan November 03, 2026 The move further strengthens Melexis’ local presence in one of its fastest-developing markets and will support growth opportunities in two-wheeler mobility, vehicle electrification, solar market and smart energy metering.
IIT Guwahati, Tata Electronics to advance chip packaging research November 02, 2026 With an aim to address the growing need for a skilled workforce in the Indian semiconductor industry, this collaboration will develop educational and training programs aligned with industry requirements.
Murata to invest €5.7 billion to double MLCC sales October 30, 2026 Japanese component maker Murata plans to invest about JPY 1 trillion (about EUR 5.7 billion) over five years to expand its global production capacity for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). The company expects MLCC sales in fiscal 2030 to be at least double those of fiscal 2025.
QuantrolOx raises €12 million to industrialise quantum hardware October 30, 2026 The investment will accelerate QuantrolOx’s commercial growth and international expansion, including its growing presence in North America following the opening of its first US office in Berkeley, California. The round brings its total funding to approximately EUR 28 million.
Incap grows 18% organically, but its largest customer is diversifying its supplier base October 29, 2026 EMS provider Incap’s third-quarter revenue reached a record EUR 80.7 million, up 56% YoY. The increase was driven by the acquisition of Lacon Group and growing demand from defence customers, and revenue also grew 18% organically.
Tata Power, Imperial College to advance next-gen energy systems October 28, 2026 India’s Tata Power brings extensive experience across power generation, transmission, distribution and renewable energy, while Imperial College London contributes research capabilities spanning energy systems, engineering, digital technologies, economics and decarbonization.
Microsoft launches major buyout program for up to 60,000 employees October 27, 2026 Microsoft is launching a voluntary buyout program that could be available to as many as 60,000 employees, Reuters reported. The company aims to reduce costs while planning to invest $175 billion, primarily in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Rapidus, HCLTech launch 2 centres to advance semiconductor engineering October 27, 2026 The development centers in India will leverage HCLTech’s expertise in core engineering to offer Rapidus a range of semiconductor engineering capabilities, including mask design, design infrastructure, process design kit development, design technology co-optimization and layout design.
responsAbility invests up to $20 million in India’s Navitas Green October 26, 2026 Founded in 2013, Navitas has 2.2 GW of operational module capacity and an established presence in solar encapsulants. It also runs solar EPC and renewable power generation businesses in India and abroad, including utility-scale EPC projects in Africa.
India signs $430M contracts for communication satellite, torpedoes October 23, 2026 The USD 270 million contract for GSAT-7C satellite was inked between the Ministry of Defence and New Space India, Bengaluru. The USD 160 million contract for Varunastra, a ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo, was signed with Hyderabad-based Bharat Dynamics.
Indian advanced materials startup Scimplify raises $25 million October 22, 2026 The Bangalore-based company will deploy the funds to expand its technical and manufacturing capabilities, with a focus on rare earth and critical metals purification and processing, and semiconductor and battery chemicals.
Norway’s Ocean Sun to bring floating solar technology to India October 21, 2026 The collaboration between Ocean Sun and India’s Tata Power will see the two companies undertake a 300 kWp floating solar pilot at Tata Power’s Mulshi reservoir to evaluate Ocean Sun’s membrane-based floating solar technology under Indian conditions.
Genrobotics partners with Armscor in defence, space and robotics October 20, 2026 The agreement establishes a framework for potential technology cooperation between India and South Africa across defence, aerospace and dual-use technologies.
Reflect Orbital purchases two Skyroot Aerospace launches October 19, 2026 The agreement extends Indian space launch company Skyroot’s commercial launch and supports US-based space tech startup Reflect Orbital’s phased development and deployment plans.
India’s Vikram Solar secures 187 MW module supply order October 16, 2026 Under the agreement, Vikram Solar will supply its high-efficiency N-Type TOPCon G12R modules, featuring glass-to-glass construction and bifacial technology, with power ratings ranging from 615–625 Wp.
TCS launches Industrial Intelligence Foundry to boost AI-led engineering October 16, 2026 The Foundry will help enterprises embed intelligence into core engineering and manufacturing workflows for aerospace, mobility, semiconductors, medical devices, industrial electronics, utilities and energy.
India’s Larsen & Toubro wins EPC orders worth over $1 billion October 15, 2026 In Saudi Arabia, the Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business vertical of Indian multinational Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has won Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) orders in the 380 kV transmission and substation segments.
Hyundai Motor Group plans $15.5 billion investment in India October 14, 2026 The seven-year investment spans manufacturing expansion, R&D infrastructure development, local supplier cultivation for parts localization and future technology innovation.
Jabil and Adani plan 50:50 joint venture for AI hardware in India October 13, 2026 Jabil and Adani Enterprises have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture that would manufacture AI racks, servers and data centre equipment in India. The companies are aiming for a manufacturing capacity of several gigawatts.
India’s electronic components market is evolving. Is the supply chain ready? October 09, 2026 As India enters its next phase of electronics manufacturing growth, Waldom highlights an important opportunity: improving access to existing global inventory rather than simply increasing the amount of stock held locally.
Gradiant expands India operations with new leadership, contracts October 08, 2026 Gradiant named Hari Prasad as Managing Director, India, to lead its growth across semiconductors, data centers, and energy. The new contracts span chips, electronics, and clean energy, and include a repeat award from a global chipmaker expanding its fab.
BFL, Pratt & Whitney sign contract for aerospace engine components October 07, 2026 The mission-critical aerospace engine components will be manufactured at Bharat Forge Ltd’s aerospace facility in India.
Infineon completes acquisition of C2i Semiconductors October 06, 2026 Infineon Technologies has completed its acquisition of C2i Semiconductors, a Bengaluru-based company specialising in software-defined multiphase controllers and smart power stages for AI data centres. The C2i team now becomes part of Infineon's Power Systems division.
India’s AGEL expands BESS capacity at Khavda to 6.6 GWh October 06, 2026 The BESS is integrated with Adani Green Energy Ltd’s renewable energy development at Khavda, Gujarat, where the company is developing a 30 GW RE plant across 538 square kilometers.