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Axiro Semiconductor Opens New Chip Design Centre in Bengaluru with USD 36 Million Investment

Axiro Semiconductor Pvt Ltd has launched a new fabless semiconductor design facility in Whitefield, Bengaluru. The centre is focused on developing integrated circuit (IC) designs for applications in 5G, 6G, defence, satellite communications, and industrial IoT. The announcement follows a USD 36 million investment by CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd, part of the Murugappa […]

Wistron Awards Shapoorji Pallonji Contract to Build Bengaluru Laptop Plant

Wistron Corporation has partnered with Shapoorji Pallonji for the construction of a laptop manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, according to a Financial Express report. The project is part of a INR 15 billion investment by Wistron through its subsidiary ICT Service Management Solutions and is expected to begin operations by January 2026. The construction contract is […]

Indian Navy Expands Karwar Base with INR 20 Billion Infrastructure Investment under Project Seabird

The Indian Ministry of Defence has commissioned new infrastructure valued at over INR 20 billion at the Karwar naval base in Karnataka, as part of Phase 2A of Project Seabird. The development includes manufacturing-intensive facilities aimed at strengthening the Indian Navy’s operational, repair, and logistics capabilities along the western coast. According to a press release, […]

Watlow Opens New Technical Development Center in Bengaluru

Watlow has opened a new facility in Bengaluru, India, expanding its manufacturing and engineering footprint in the region. The facility will serve as a technical development center aimed at supporting its global customer base with thermal systems and localized manufacturing capabilities. According to the company, the Bengaluru center is intended to enhance responsiveness and enable […]

Tata Advanced Systems Acquires Land in Karnataka for Aircraft Manufacturing Facility

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has acquired 740,000 square feet of land in Karnataka’s Vemgal Industrial Area to set up an aircraft manufacturing facility. The transaction, valued at INR 293.4 million, was registered with the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) on February 24, 2025. The land, located along the Kolar-Chikkaballapur Road (SH-96), is approximately […]

Foxconn to Increase iPhone Production in India by 2025

Foxconn plans to double its iPhone production in India by the end of 2025 as part of Apple’s ongoing manufacturing expansion in the country. The company expects to produce between 25 million and 30 million iPhones in India during the year, compared to approximately 12 million in 2024. According to sources, Foxconn has been conducting […]

Qlar Opens Milling and Grinding Test Center in Bengaluru

Qlar has inaugurated a new test center for milling and grinding in Bengaluru. The facility is now operational, following an opening event attended by the company’s global management team.​ The launch included a tour of the facility led by Indraganti S S Ramachandra Rao, Head of R&D and Engineering Mills. CEO Jörg Ulrich participated in […]

Toyota Expands India Presence with New R&D Hub and Advanced Mobility Initiatives

Toyota Motor Corporation is establishing its first research and development (R&D) center in India through its local unit, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, according to a report by Bloomberg. The facility will commence operations with approximately 200 personnel in Bengaluru, near the existing factory in Bidadi, and is expected to expand to around 1,000 engineers by 2027. […]

Foxconn to Receive INR 6,970 Crore Incentive Under Karnataka’s ESDM Policy

Foxconn will receive an incentive of INR 6,970 crore from the Karnataka government under the state’s Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) policy. The announcement was made by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during the state budget speech on March 7. Foxconn is in the process of setting up a smartphone manufacturing facility in the Devanahalli […]

Westermo Opens New Entity in Bengaluru to Expand Market Presence

Westermo has inaugurated its first entity in Bengaluru, India, as part of its expansion strategy. The facility, located in Hebbal, Bangalore North, is intended to enhance sales and production capacity while also supporting key business functions such as operations and technical support. The inauguration took place on March 6, 2025, and was attended by customers, […]