India Doubles Down in Chips: Modi Approves Second Phase of the India Semiconductor Mission
India’s five-year experiment in courting the global chip industry has entered a new, more ambitious phase. In mid-July 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved “Semicon 2.0”, the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
India’s electronics boom: How much is really being made at home?
India has become the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer by volume. Electronics exports have risen sharply, smartphones assembled in India are being shipped across the world, and global companies have expanded their manufacturing footprint in the country. Through Semicon 2.0, the government is now trying to move the industry beyond large-scale assembly by supporting component […]
Jabil Expands Manufacturing Capacity in India
Factory expansion reinforces company’s commitment to India, coinciding with recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing with Maharashtra government PUNE, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), a global leader in engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions, today announced the opening of a new factory in Pune, marking a significant expansion of the company’s India manufacturing capacity. Jabil’s new […]
The India FDI Story: Top Sectors Attracting Foreign Investment
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India has evolved significantly over the past decade. The country has steadily built a policy environment that has welcomed global capital across diverse sectors. It includes financial services, technology, manufacturing, and clean energy. The numbers are compelling. Between April 2000 and March 2026, cumulative gross FDI inflows in India reached nearly US$1.16 trillion [1]. This marked an all-time milestone. In FY 2025-26, total FDI inflows rose to a […]