Applied Materials Commits $375 Million to Karnataka Expansion
The US semiconductor equipment maker will build new facilities in Bengaluru over the next decade, creating 1,000 jobs as India positions itself in the global chip supply chain.
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The US semiconductor equipment maker will build new facilities in Bengaluru over the next decade, creating 1,000 jobs as India positions itself in the global chip supply chain.

Singapore's sovereign wealth fund backs the airline's investment from a long-term perspective, even as scrutiny mounts over the Indian carrier's mounting losses and capital call.

AM Intelligence places binding order for 9,000 Vera Rubin systems as Asia races to secure scarce computing capacity amid multi-year backlogs
After securing fab commitments, the country now faces the harder work of building yields, materials infrastructure, and technical expertise to compete globally.

Research finds urbanisation, deforestation, and infrastructure failures - not climate change - were the primary culprits behind flooding that killed 99 and displaced half a million across northeastern India.

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has ordered takedowns of 57 Firebase-hosted sites in August alone as scammers exploit the platform to mimic major banks and steal financial data.

A new generation embraces agricultural technology to boost efficiency and manage rising costs, but barriers around pricing, data governance, and small-farm access remain unresolved.
As equipment installation completes and wafers start rolling, the question shifts from building capacity to producing enough working chips to compete globally

Government scheme targets independence from Chinese imports in critical material for electric vehicles and industrial motors

Prime Minister Modi outlined a coordinated technology and industrial strategy during Independence Day address, linking semiconductor capacity, workforce development, and trade policy under single framework.

Indian engineering conglomerate will deploy 10,000 Nvidia B300 chips for U.S. cloud platform Together AI at its Chennai campus

Stricter visa policies and rising costs in traditional destinations drive a rethink of foreign study plans across the subcontinent

India's National Human Rights Commission has ordered supply-chain audits at three major consumer brands following the rescue of four minors from a components manufacturer.

Chemical firms invest billions in lithium-ion materials plants while domestic cell manufacturing remains frozen by Chinese technology transfer barriers

New Delhi rolls out digital coaching platform and pledges training for 10 million youth as government attempts to defuse anger over exam scandals and job scarcity

Prime minister outlines strategy spanning manufacturing, defense, and connectivity while announcing AI training for youth on Independence Day

The two nations will share digital platforms and expertise to modernize data collection and accelerate real-time statistical capabilities.

Government plans 250 aerial gondola lines nationwide after Himachal Pradesh pilot eases mountain city commutes

The tropical fruit now accounts for nearly half of Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports to its northern neighbor, with India emerging as a new frontier market.

The chairman's decision not to seek reappointment triggers sharp selloff across India's sprawling conglomerate, with TCS leading the decline

South Korean officials met with Indian customs authorities in New Delhi to address clearance bottlenecks and deepen bilateral trade facilitation