Semiconductor
Expect 2-6 high-quality proposals on semiconductors in 12 months: Vaishnaw
'We have made changes in the semiconductor programme after getting inputs from experts'
Energy war, chip-battle, Taiwan in focus at WEF in a turbulent world order
For the titans of commerce gathering in Davos this week, all of this marks a shift away from the era of ever-closer global ties, when big business thought it had succeeded in making the world flat
 "Energy war, chip-battle, Taiwan in focus at WEF in a turbulent world order")
Retail sales of domestic passenger vehicle dip 8% in February: FADA
The industry body warned that the Russia-Ukraine conflict could further impact the production of semiconductors
 "Retail sales of domestic passenger vehicle dip 8% in February: FADA")
Samsung to spend $360 billion on microchips, biotech over five years
Samsung promised in a statement to create 80,000 jobs through 2026, mostly in semiconductors and biopharmaceuticals.
 "Samsung to spend $360 billion on microchips, biotech over five years")
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger says chip shortage risks global expansion
Gelsinger said at a press roundtable on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum that to us, this is now the No. 1 issue, is in fact the delivery of equipment
 "Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger says chip shortage risks global expansion")
Tata Motors expects PV industry to surpass FY19 volumes this fiscal
The firm expects a better business environment this fiscal even as chip shortages continue to making it challenging to cater to the enhanced demand
 "Tata Motors expects PV industry to surpass FY19 volumes this fiscal")
'Semiconductor shortage to ease off after 6 months': Dheeraj Hinduja
Executive chairman of Ashok Leyland says commercial vehicles sector will revive and steel prices will soften in some three months.
 "'Semiconductor shortage to ease off after 6 months': Dheeraj Hinduja")
Vedanta-Foxconn talks with Karnataka on chip unit stuck over sops: Report
Vedanta-Foxconn is checking with other states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana to ascertain if they can find a better offer than Karnataka
 "Vedanta-Foxconn talks with Karnataka on chip unit stuck over sops: Report")
Tech giant Samsung likely to raise contract chipmaking prices by upto 20%
Possible price increases are in line with the industry-wide trend to charge more for chip manufacturing amid high inflation and rising raw material costs
 "Tech giant Samsung likely to raise contract chipmaking prices by upto 20%")
Smartphone demand drops 'like a rock', 200 million less handsets this year
The SMIC predicted a gloomy outlook for consumer electronics demand, saying it sees no sign of a recovery anytime soon
 "Smartphone demand drops 'like a rock', 200 million less handsets this year")
Tata Motors expects capex to increase to up to Rs 6,000 crore in FY23
The investments will be spread across the company's different verticals of commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles and electric vehicles, Group CFO P B Balaji said
 "Tata Motors expects capex to increase to up to Rs 6,000 crore in FY23")
India's own semiconductor consumption to cross $80 bn by 2026: PM Modi
To give a boost to the semiconductor sector, India recently hosted a big conference. Indian PM Narendra Modi said India's own consumption of semiconductors is expected to cross $80 billion by 2026
 "India's own semiconductor consumption to cross $80 bn by 2026: PM Modi")
Israel's Tower will have a 10-15% stake in venture: Next Orbit's Ajay Jalan
'Tower is fully committed to support the venture from the detailed project report stage and tech transfer to project execution', said Jalan
 "Israel's Tower will have a 10-15% stake in venture: Next Orbit's Ajay Jalan")
BJP hits out at Kiran Shaw for keeping mum on students carrying Bibles
The BJP used the signing of MoU for setting up the largest semiconductor fabrication unit in Karnataka to hit out at Shaw
 "BJP hits out at Kiran Shaw for keeping mum on students carrying Bibles")
E-scooter sales slow down as global chip shortage woes continue
The largest drop has been in Hero Electric, one of the largest players in the market
 "E-scooter sales slow down as global chip shortage woes continue")
ISMC to invest Rs 22,900 cr in Karnataka on semiconductor fabrication plant
ISMC has sought 150 acres in Mysuru's Kochanahalli Industrial area. This will be one of India's first and largest semiconductor fabrication units under Centre's Semiconductor Mission
 "ISMC to invest Rs 22,900 cr in Karnataka on semiconductor fabrication plant")
SEMI, IESA discuss potential of electronics-semiconductor industry in India
SEMI president and CEO Ajit Manocha met India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) leaders Vivek Tyagi and Krishna Moorthy in New Delhi and Bengaluru to explore collaboration opportunities
 "SEMI, IESA discuss potential of electronics-semiconductor industry in India")
IISc Bangalore, USA's SEMI to cooperate in quantum technologies
Separate agreement signed for exploring the growth potential of electronics and semiconductor industry in India.
 "IISc Bangalore, USA's SEMI to cooperate in quantum technologies")
Next unicorn will be firm working on semiconductors: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Union Minister says small firms are 'truly catalysing'' country electronics and technology industry.
 "Next unicorn will be firm working on semiconductors: Rajeev Chandrasekhar")
Vedanta says it's in talks to raise up to $3 bn debt in semiconductors push
The conglomerate is diversifying into chip manufacturing by forming a joint venture with Taiwan's Foxconn.
 "Vedanta says it's in talks to raise up to $3 bn debt in semiconductors push")
