Chip startup AGNIT sets up GaN testing lab at IISc with Rs 3 crore investmentIndian semiconductor startup AGNIT Semiconductors has established a new GaN testing laboratory at IISc Bengaluru. This facility, built with...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Comparing India with Taiwan, South Korea on semiconductors not very accurate: Union minister VaishnawIndia is rapidly advancing in semiconductor manufacturing and AI adoption. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted significant progress...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Consumer goods majors eye stronger sales as inflation pushes both volumes and pricesConsumer goods companies anticipate stronger sales growth. Inflation from the West Asia conflict is expected to boost both product volumes ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Vegetable, which costs Rs 40 in India, is sold at over Rs 7,000 in USA: ‘More expensive than…’An Indian influencer was stunned to find fried okra, or 'bhendi', selling for $6.5 for just 85 grams at an American supermarket. This price...
07 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
IT secretary signals stricter government controls for AI, biometric devicesIndia is prioritising strategic autonomy and control over AI and biometric hardware, following global trends. Concerns over trusted sources...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
IT secretary signals stricter govt controls for AI, biometric devicesIndia's IT secretary, S Krishnan, emphasized the need for strategic autonomy and control over AI and biometric hardware. Citing concerns ov...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
South Korea, Taiwan leapfrog India, but the race was lost decades agoSouth Korea and Taiwan have surged ahead of India in global stock markets, driven by AI-powered semiconductor booms. Their success stems fr...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
South Korea overtakes India as world’s sixth-largest stock marketSouth Korea's stock market has now surpassed India's, becoming the world's sixth largest. This significant shift is largely due to the boom...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
India's semiconductor startups see investor interest buildingIndian semiconductor startups are experiencing a surge in investor interest, raising $92 million in the first five months of 2026, a signif...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Tech jobs go cold; Chip startups shift gearIndia’s tech hiring has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
01 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Intel bets big on AI infrastructure with new Xeon chipsIntel has unveiled new data center products. This includes the next-generation Xeon 6+ processors and advanced AI accelerators. These innov...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
India's chip startups cross from prototype to productionIndian semiconductor startups like Netrasemi, Mindgrove, and Agnit are nearing commercial production, with some already running customer pi...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Semiconductor plant in Assam likely to start production this fiscal, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw saysProduction at the Jagiroad semiconductor plant in Assam is set to begin this financial year. Union Minister of I&B and Electronics and IT, ...
31 May, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
India must fast-track chip self-reliance as import bill and security risks mount, says NITI AayogIndia must speed up its domestic chip manufacturing efforts. Self-reliance in semiconductors is crucial for the nation's economy and securi...
30 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
How China's electronics giant Huawei plans to take on its rivals with a chip design breakthroughChina's electronics giant Huawei is pioneering a new chip design approach. This method focuses on reducing signal transmission time instead...
29 May, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Indian semicon firm Netrasemi plans mass production of its first chip this yearIndian AI chip maker Netrasemi is set to launch its A2000 chipset this year. The chip has successfully passed its initial testing phase. Th...
28 May, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Zoho-backed Netrasemi launches first AI chip, begins customer trialsKerala-based Netrasemi, backed by Zoho, has successfully tested its A2000 AI chip, now production-ready for edge devices. Early trials are ...
28 May, 2026, 10.32 AM IST