Kaynes Circuits reportedly to invest US$570M in Tamil Nadu’s first large-scale PCB facility

The Economic Times, citing unnamed sources, reported that Kaynes Circuits India is set to invest INR49.95 billion (approx. US$570 million) to establish an advanced electronics component manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, marking the first large-scale PCB investment in the state and signals Tamil Nadu’s broader ambition to develop a new electronics manufacturing cluster in the southern coastal region.

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VinFast launches production in India with US$500 million Tamil Nadu plant

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has officially commenced production at its new manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The US$500 million plant represents the first phase of a larger US$2 billion investment in India, with plans to establish the site as a strategic hub for both domestic sales and regional exports, according to the Associated Press and Reuters.

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AI glasses revolution: Chinese ODMs and PCB suppliers seize new wearable opportunities

Starting in 2025, AI glasses are set to become the hottest trend in the smart wearable market. Following Xiaomi, Huawei, Lenovo, Google, and startup Xreal, Alibaba has also announced its entry into the AI glasses arena, igniting a new wave of competition among smart terminal devices. The surge driven by the combination of AI glasses and wearable devices is rapidly propelling China’s original design manufacturer (ODM)/original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and printed circuit board (PCB) supply chains into a new phase of transformation and upgrading.

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Ventec to launch Thailand factory in 2026 to serve US, Asia auto and aerospace markets

Ventec International Group, a specialty manufacturer of copper-clad laminates (CCLs), has commenced construction of a new manufacturing facility in Thailand as part of its broader global expansion efforts. The initial phase of the plant is expected to begin operations in early 2026, with full-scale production lines planned for activation in the second quarter.

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