India roundup: India accelerates AI, semiconductor, and manufacturing push with major investments and startup bets
India’s technology ecosystem is seeing rapid expansion across AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and electronics manufacturing. From startup bets on AI inference to multi-billion-dollar data center plans and OSAT capacity buildouts, global and domestic players are deepening commitments. The momentum underscores India’s rising role in supply chains and compute-driven industries.
Holtek raises low-margin MCU prices, expands AI server cooling and optical comms
ESMC confirmed to be on schedule — and sets its sights on AI
MIT Technology Review outlines 10 key AI trends shaping the future
BenQ Materials unit Cenefom enters memory supply chain with CMP brush wheels
Research Insight: Beijing auto show signals shift from vehicle launches to AI-driven supply chains
Coretronic swings to loss in 1Q26, flags 2Q pressure before seasonal rebound
Taiwan backlight module maker Coretronic swung to a first-quarter loss and warned of continued pressure in the second quarter, with currency swings, geopolitical risks, raw material costs, and soft demand clouding visibility. A recovery is expected only in the second half, when peak season demand returns.