SiCSem starts work on $220M chip production plant in India November 03, 2025 Chennai-based SicSem is partnering with British firm Clas-SiC Wafer Fab Ltd to set up the silicon carbide (SiC) facility in Odisha. The plant is expected to create 5,000 direct and indirect jobs in the region.
ESA inaugurates deep space antenna in Australia October 31, 2025 The new antenna has an estimated construction cost of EUR 62.3 million, covering antenna procurement and construction as well as upgrades to station buildings and services, with a contribution of EUR 3 million from the Australian Space Agency.
India’s HAL signs MOU with Russian firm to build civil aircraft October 30, 2025 HAL is expected to have the rights to manufacture SJ-100, a twin-engine, narrow-body aircraft, for domestic customers. However, Russian firm United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is under US, EU and British sanctions.
Honda Motor buys stake in India’s OMC Power October 29, 2025 In January 2026, OMC Power will launch a leasing business for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) device using the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: portable and swappable battery.
Rehm Thermal Systems opens its own subsidiary in India October 28, 2025 Rehm Thermal Systems has opened its new subsidiary, Rehm Thermal Systems India, in Bengaluru. With this new location, the company moves closer to electronics manufacturers in India to better tap market potential, shorten service routes, and provide direct on-site process consulting.
Indian EV startup iGoWise Mobility raises $1 million October 28, 2025 The company, which operates under the brand name iGo, specializes in electric trikes designed for urban and rural Indian markets.
LTSCT teams up with HYS to develop 650V to 3300V wafers October 27, 2025 India’s L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd (LTSCT) will utilize HYS’s facilities in Taiwan to engineer and produce wafers to meet specifications tailored for automotive and industrial applications.
IIT Madras, Applied Materials accelerate chip innovation in India October 24, 2025 As part of this collaboration, IIT Madras will deploy the foundational software framework of Applied Materials’ AppliedTwin platform — a sophisticated digital twin solution designed to model and optimise semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes.
Yuma partners with HPCL to boost battery swapping in India October 23, 2025 By leveraging Indian energy firm HPCL's extensive network of retail outlets, Yuma Energy aims to rapidly deploy its AI-driven, smart battery swapping stations at high-demand locations across the country.
LTSCT partners with CP PLUS for next-gen IP cameras October 22, 2025 Under this agreement CP PLUS will manufacture nine million CCTV IP cameras over the next three years, powered by Indian fabless firm L&T Semiconductor’s indigenously designed Vision System-on-Chip (SoC) technology.
Embraer partners with Mahindra to introduce C-390 Millennium to India October 21, 2025 The agreement builds upon the MOU signed in February 2024, deepening the scope of cooperation to include joint marketing, industrialization and developing India as a hub for the military transport aircraft C-390 Millennium.
Tata Technologies collaborates with Synopsys on software‑defined mobility October 20, 2025 The collaboration aims to empower automotive manufacturers to tackle the complexities of next-generation mobility by combining Tata Technologies’ domain expertise in vehicle engineering with Synopsys’ virtualization solutions, enabling the deployment of electronics digital twins (eDTs).
Molex to acquire Smiths Interconnect October 17, 2025 Molex has signed an agreement to acquire Smiths Interconnect. Smiths Interconnect, a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based Smiths Group plc, is a provider of high-reliability connectivity products and solutions serving the aerospace and defence, medical, semiconductor test and industrial markets.
Chara raises $6M to boost rare-earth-free motor manufacturing October 17, 2025 The Indian company is planning to establish a new factory in Bengaluru along with a dedicated testing and validation facility. The expansion is expected to increase Chara’s annual production capacity from 20,000 to 100,000 units.
TASE completes acquisition of US firm Joined Alloys for $12M October 16, 2025 TASE Global has a factory in Tamil Nadu and is also working on a brownfield expansion with an investment of USD 17 million. The company specializes in precision manufacturing of components and providing solutions for aerospace, medical and industrial applications.
Infineon consolidates Indian operations with new Bengaluru campus October 15, 2025 Germany's Infineon Technologies plans to consolidate its two existing sites in Bengaluru to form a new campus in India. The company has signed a lease agreement for a 630,000-square-foot facility in Bagmane Solarium Tech Park, where construction is now underway.
Excelitas signs agreement to acquire Luxium Solutions October 15, 2025 Pittsburgh-based Excelitas has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Luxium Solutions, a company focused on high-performance materials, substrates, components, and assemblies, headquartered in Hiram, Ohio.
India’s electronic production rises to $125 billion in 2024–25 October 14, 2025 India has an ambitious vision of building a USD 500 billion domestic electronics manufacturing ecosystem by 2030–31. Supportive measures such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and improvements in ease of doing business have significantly boosted manufacturing and exports.
L&T secures large grid infrastructure orders from Middle East October 13, 2025 The total orders are worth between USD 280 million and USD 560 million. They include an order to engineer, procure and construct a 400 kV substation.
ChemVolt teams up with ElevenEs to advance India’s BESS, EV ecosystem October 10, 2025 This collaboration combines ChemVolt Global’s expertise in project development, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) and local market execution, with ElevenEs’ experience in LFP cell technology and large-scale European manufacturing.
Indian semiconductor startup Morphing Machines raises $4.3M October 09, 2025 The new funds would be used to build and test the company’s first chip, expand its engineering team and launch pilot projects with data center clients. Commercial deployments are planned in India, Europe and the US.
PG Electroplast to invest $110M in manufacturing facility in India October 08, 2025 The amount will be invested over five years, starting with a refrigerator manufacturing plant of 1.2 million units annual capacity, with commercial production targeted by December 2026.
Tata Power teams up with VECV to boost e-mobility in India October 06, 2025 While Tata Power will leverage its EV charging infrastructure and expertise in providing customized charging solutions, VECV will contribute its domain expertise in energy efficiency to optimize energy usage in electric trucks.
India’s LTTS wins $100 million contract from US manufacturer October 03, 2025 L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS) will support the client’s initiatives across new product development, sustenance engineering, value engineering and platform automation, leveraging its expertise in AI, computer vision, and next-gen automation technologies.
VinFast partners with Castrol to support EV customers in India October 02, 2025 This collaboration will give VinFast customers access to Castrol’s well-established expertise, advanced service protocols and digitally integrated workshop ecosystem.
SEALSQ and Kaynes SemiCon form JV to establish India's first OSTP facility October 01, 2025 SEALSQ Corp and Kaynes SemiCon have signed a term sheet to form a joint venture, SEALKAYNESQ Ltd, which will establish India’s first Outsourced Semiconductor Test and Personalisation (OSTP) facility.
DRAM module revenue up 7% in 2024, driven by tight supply and restocking October 01, 2025 TrendForce reports that following the completion of inventory digestion in the downstream consumer market concluded at the end of Q4 2023, DRAM suppliers shifted focus towards HBM and server DDR5 products, leading to tighter supply for other DRAM types.
Schneider Electric partners with ISRO for India’s space missions October 01, 2025 Over the past 15 years, Schneider has supported Indian Space Research Organisation’s launch operations, contributing to missions such as Chandrayaan-3, GSLV-F16, and several others.
Global robot demand in factories doubles over a decade September 30, 2025 Global demand for industrial robots has more than doubled in the past ten years, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The latest World Robotics 2025 report shows that 542,000 new robots were installed in factories during 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year with installations above 500,000 units.
UST partners with Kaynes to set up $380M OSAT facility in India September 30, 2025 The partnership will take advantage of UST’s digital engineering, AI-driven process improvements, and real-time data analysis, which are all essential for scale, reliability, and avoiding hidden costs.
ABB invests $16M to expand facility, launches IE5 motors in India September 29, 2025 ABB India is expanding and modernizing its Low Voltage (LV) motors manufacturing facility in India. This investment comes alongside the launch of IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors, custom-engineered for Indian operating conditions.
India’s Montra Electric to launch EV truck factory in Haryana September 26, 2025 Spread across 255,000 sq ft with a built-up area of 150,000 sq ft, the facility will be designed for flexibility, with the ability to manufacture multiple product variants. It is expected to produce 6,000 eHCVs annually and can be expanded to 7,500 units.