Vedanta, Foxconn to invest $19.5 bn in Gujarat for chip project
2 years, 3 months ago

Vedanta, Foxconn to invest $19.5 bn in Gujarat for chip project

The Hindu  

Vedanta Ltd. and Taiwan's Foxconn will invest $19.5 billion under a pact signed on Tuesday to set up a semiconductor project in Gujarat, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel said the venture would create more than 100,000 jobs, and the state was prepared to extend any support to the project, which it won in a close race with India's richest state, Maharashtra. Foxconn said in a statement that the state's infrastructure and the government's active support "increases confidence in setting up a semiconductor factory". Vedanta is the third company to announce a chip plant location in India after international consortium ISMC and Singapore-based IGSS Ventures, which are setting up in the southern states Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, respectively.

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Israel's Tower Semiconductor, Adani plan $10 bln chip project in India
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel's Tower Semiconductor, Adani plan $10 bln chip project in India

The Hindu  

Israel's Tower Semiconductor and Adani Group will invest 839.47 billion rupees for a semiconductor project in India's western state of Maharashtra, its chief minister said in a post on X on Thursday. Foxconn withdrew in July last year from a $19.5 billion semiconductor joint venture with Indian conglomerate Vedanta, and plans by ISMC, a venture between Abu Dhabi-based Next Orbit …

iPhone-maker Foxconn infuses ₹1,200 crore in Karnataka unit
4 months ago

iPhone-maker Foxconn infuses ₹1,200 crore in Karnataka unit

Hindustan Times  

Electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn has infused about ₹1,200 crore -- approximately USD 144 million -- into its Karnataka-based Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Pvt Ltd, the company said in a recent regulatory filing. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Foxconn is seen outside the company's building in Taipei, Taiwan, The iPhone contract manufacturer's Singapore-based arm Foxconn Singapore Pte has …

Govt clears three semiconductor plants in Gujarat and Assam, CM Himanta says 'game changer for North East'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt clears three semiconductor plants in Gujarat and Assam, CM Himanta says 'game changer for North East'

India TV News  

The Modi government on Thursday approved proposals to set up three semiconductor units in Gujarat and Assam with an estimated investment of Rs 1.26 lakh crore. Three semiconductor plants in Gujarat and Assam Tata Electronics Private Limited will set up a semiconductor fab in partnership with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp, Taiwan. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thanks PM Modi for …

Gujarat in talks with chipmakers in Japan, US, South Korea as PM Modi eyes chipmaking hub
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat in talks with chipmakers in Japan, US, South Korea as PM Modi eyes chipmaking hub

Firstpost  

With an aim to become a chipmaker for the world, the Gujarat government is in talks with chipmakers in Japan, South Korea and the United States for potential investments in the state. Gujarat has also held talks with Foxconn over a semiconductor plant, and U.S. memory chip firm Micron Technology Inc is also building a chip assembly and testing facility …

Karnataka clears Foxconn’s total investment of ₹21,911 crore
1 year ago

Karnataka clears Foxconn’s total investment of ₹21,911 crore

The Hindu  

Taiwan-based electronic manufacturer Foxconn’s total investment proposal of ₹21,911 crore in Karnataka was approved by the State High-Level Clearance Committee chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah here on Tuesday. In all, the committee cleared investment proposals worth ₹34,000 crore that are expected to generate employment for 14,702 people. He said that while Foxconn initially had a proposal of ₹8,000 crore, the …

IPhone maker Foxconn plans ₹13,300 crore in India expansion bid
1 year ago

IPhone maker Foxconn plans ₹13,300 crore in India expansion bid

Hindustan Times  

IPhone maker Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. plans to expand its footprint in India with another NT$50 billion investment for construction projects. The logo of Foxconn is seen outside the company's building in Taipei, Taiwan, The announcement, made in an exchange filing in Taiwan late Monday, didn’t give any further details, saying only that the investment was for “operational needs.” …

Vedanta invites Japanese firms to invest in electronics manufacturing in India
1 year, 2 months ago

Vedanta invites Japanese firms to invest in electronics manufacturing in India

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Vedanta Limited, the Ani Agarwal-led conglomerate, has invited Japanese firms to form collaborations and invest in India's “electronics manufacturing revolution”. “The demand for electronics in India is fuelled by the Indian government's initiatives such as Make in India, Digital India, and the 100 Smart Cities Mission, which aim to promote local manufacturing, digitalisation and technological advancement across various …

Foxconn’s gift to PM Modi: iPhone maker promises to hire thousands as it looks to expand in India
1 year, 3 months ago

Foxconn’s gift to PM Modi: iPhone maker promises to hire thousands as it looks to expand in India

Firstpost  

Foxconn has hinted that it plans to expand rapidly in India and will create tens of thousands of jobs by next year. Lee expressed Foxconn’s strong commitment to doubling its workforce, increasing foreign direct investment, and expanding its overall business operations in India within the next year. We will redouble our efforts to offer you an even greater birthday gift …

Foxconn backs India’s role in electronics manufacturing
1 year, 3 months ago

Foxconn backs India’s role in electronics manufacturing

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Foxconn Technology Group chairman Young Liu has backed India as an important country for the future of manufacturing, saying that the opportunities for the development of electronics manufacturing and industrial chains were huge. I don’t think it’s perfect to speculate from history, but we feel that development of the entire ecosystem and industrial chain, and the opportunities …

Foxconn seeks to work with STMicro to build India chip plant
1 year, 3 months ago

Foxconn seeks to work with STMicro to build India chip plant

Live Mint  

Foxconn Technology Group is teaming up with STMicroelectronics NV for a bid to build a semiconductor factory in India, seeking state backing to broaden its footprint in the South Asian country. Taiwan’s Foxconn and Franco-Italian STMicro are applying for state support for a 40-nanometer chip plant, people familiar with the matter said, asking not to be identified as the plan …

Foxconn teams up with STMicro for semiconductor plant in India: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Foxconn teams up with STMicro for semiconductor plant in India: Report

India Today  

Foxconn Technology Group is collaborating with STMicroelectronics NV to submit a joint bid for constructing a semiconductor manufacturing plant in India, with the aim of securing state support for this endeavor, reported Bloomberg News. It may be noted that setting up semiconductor manufacturing plants is a formidable task, as these facilities entail substantial investments, often reaching billions of dollars, and …

Foxconn gets board nod for $400 million investment in Telangana
1 year, 4 months ago

Foxconn gets board nod for $400 million investment in Telangana

The Hindu  

Leading contract manufacturer of electronics globally Foxconn, which operates through multiple entities, has announced board approval for a $400 million investment in Telangana, the southern State where in May it broke ground for a $500 million manufacturing facility. Telangana IT and Industries Minister shared a social media post of V. Lee, Foxconn representative in India, and said that adding the …

Foxconn to invest $400m more in Telangana
1 year, 4 months ago

Foxconn to invest $400m more in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: In a major boost to the state’s manufacturing sector, third-party phone and peripherals contract manufacturer Foxconn Group on Saturday announced an additional investment of $400 million into Telangana. Another $400 million is coming,” V. Lee, Foxconn’s India representative, announced on his LinkedIn wall, while sharing FIT Hon Teng Limited's 'voluntary announcement' that the company had made to the Hong …

Karnataka-Foxconn sign Letter of Intent for two new projects worth ₹5,000 crore
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka-Foxconn sign Letter of Intent for two new projects worth ₹5,000 crore

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government and iPhone maker Foxconn have signed the Letter of Intent to set up two additional projects with an estimated investment outlay of ₹5,000 crore, said Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. The intended projects include a phone enclosure project for which Foxconn Industrial Internet,, a Foxconn subsidiary, will invest ₹3,000 crore that is estimated to create 12,000 …

Foxconn inks ₹1,600-crore deal with T.N. to set up electronic components manufacturing facility in Kancheepuram
1 year, 4 months ago

Foxconn inks ₹1,600-crore deal with T.N. to set up electronic components manufacturing facility in Kancheepuram

The Hindu  

Taiwanese firm Foxconn Technology Group, a key supplier to Apple Inc., on Monday gave a commitment to the Tamil Nadu government to invest ₹1,600 crore to establish a manufacturing facility in Kancheepuram district. According to a senior government official, this MoU enables Foxconn to support research and development capabilities in partnership with IIT-M for Tamil Nadu to improve the talent …

PM Modi meets Foxconn chief days after Taiwanese firm breaks from $20 bn JV with Vedanta
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi meets Foxconn chief days after Taiwanese firm breaks from $20 bn JV with Vedanta

Hindustan Times  

Foxconn chief Young Liu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar on Friday, where both attended Semicon India 2023 conference. The meeting comes days after the Taiwanese company withdrew from a $20 billion joint venture - Vedanta Foxconn Semiconductors Limited - that would have brought the first chip manufacturing plant in India. PM Modi meets Foxconn chief Young Liu …

Our made-in-India chip will be ready in 2.5 years: Vedanta chairman on semiconductor plan
1 year, 4 months ago

Our made-in-India chip will be ready in 2.5 years: Vedanta chairman on semiconductor plan

The Hindu  

Vedanta group chairman Anil Agarwal on July 28 said that first phase of its semiconductor project will involve $5 billion investment of the overall $20-billion outlay, and the venture will be ready with made-in-India chip in two and a half years. "In 2.5 years, we will give you Vedanta made-in-India chips," Mr. Agarwal told reporters on the sidelines of SemiconIndia …

Vedanta To Tie Up With A World-Class Tech Partner For Semiconductor Manufacturing, Chairman Anil Agarwal Says
1 year, 4 months ago

Vedanta To Tie Up With A World-Class Tech Partner For Semiconductor Manufacturing, Chairman Anil Agarwal Says

News 18  

Indian conglomerate Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal on Friday outlined ambitious semiconductor manufacturing plans for India, saying that the global mining company has identified a world-class technology partner and is in the process of tying up with them, its Chairman Anil Agarwal said on Friday. “For semiconductor we have identified world class partner, we have already identified a world class partner for …

PM Modi wants India to become a hub of semiconductor industry
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi wants India to become a hub of semiconductor industry

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 28 said India would emerge as a global hub of semiconductor and chip-making industry, as he made a strong pitch to global investors, while inaugurating the ‘Semicon India 2023’ conclave in Gujarat. “India understands that semiconductors are not just a national need but a necessity for the world,” Mr. Modi said, adding that attracting …

Foxconn, Micron, AMD among top chip makers to participate in Semicon India event in Gujarat on July 28
1 year, 4 months ago

Foxconn, Micron, AMD among top chip makers to participate in Semicon India event in Gujarat on July 28

Live Mint  

Top chipmakers including Foxconn, AMD, Micron and IBM will attend the Semicon India conference in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. "The event promises to be a catalyst for the semiconductor industry's progress through invaluable networking, technology demonstrations, and lucrative business prospects,", a release by the Gujarat government on the Semicon India event read. Speakers for the three-day Semicon India event include Foxconn Chairman …

Foxconn arm Fii now proposes a project with ₹8,800 crore investment at Tumakuru in Karnataka
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn arm Fii now proposes a project with ₹8,800 crore investment at Tumakuru in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Foxconn Industrial Internet, a subsidiary of iPhone maker Foxconn, has made a proposal to set up a plant at Tumakuru in Karnataka with an investment outlay of ₹8,800 crore. As per the fresh proposal, Fii has explored opportunities to set up a plant that would bring in an investment of ₹8,800 crore to the state and generate 14,000 jobs. The …

Foxconn unit proposes second iPhone plant in Karnataka, to invest ₹8,800 crore
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn unit proposes second iPhone plant in Karnataka, to invest ₹8,800 crore

Hindustan Times  

Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, which is a major supplier for Apple Inc, has proposed a second manufacturing unit in Karnataka, Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil said on Monday. Foxconn's unit, called Foxconn Industrial Internet, will set up a second plant of around 100 acres in Tumakuru by investing around ₹ 8,800 crore. Foxconn's unit, called Foxconn …

'Legal hurdles resolved, 300-acre of land will be given to Foxconn soon': Karnataka Minister MB Patil
1 year, 5 months ago

'Legal hurdles resolved, 300-acre of land will be given to Foxconn soon': Karnataka Minister MB Patil

Firstpost  

Earlier this week, Foxconn terminated its joint venture with India’s Vedanta Group for chip production. Sources revealed that Foxconn has been in talks with TSMC and TMH for quite some time now Karnataka’s Large and Medium Industry Minister MB Patil said on Friday that the legal hurdles to establishing iPhone makers’ Foxconn factory in the state have been cleared and …

Why government financial support to semiconductor industry is essential for the sector's growth
1 year, 5 months ago

Why government financial support to semiconductor industry is essential for the sector's growth

Firstpost  

Previous governments have displayed criminal neglect for this sector, and delivering results for the Modi government will require heavy lifting not just at the central level but also at the state and regional levels When the Indian economy was opening up in the 90s, foreign direct investment in various sectors was being invited. While global and domestic companies ramped up …

Foxconn eyes partner for new chip venture
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn eyes partner for new chip venture

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A day after withdrawing from the $19.5 billion joint venture with Vedanta, the world’s largest contract manufacturer Foxconn said it remains committed to building India’ssemiconductor ecosystem and will begin afresh with new partners. According to Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn the world over, said challenging gaps with Vedanta could not be solved. Foxconn Technology Group …

Foxconn plans India semiconductor unit without Vedanta, seeks ‘diverse’ stakeholders
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn plans India semiconductor unit without Vedanta, seeks ‘diverse’ stakeholders

Hindustan Times  

Foxconn is planning to apply separately to build a semiconductor manufacturing plant in India, the Taiwanese tech giant said on Tuesday, a day after withdrawing from a semiconductor joint venture with India's Vedanta Limited. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Foxconn is seen outside the company's building in Taipei, Taiwan, “Foxconn is working towards submitting an application related to Modified Programme …

Day after Foxconn's withdrawal from joint venture, Vedanta shares decline nearly 3% in early trade
1 year, 5 months ago

Day after Foxconn's withdrawal from joint venture, Vedanta shares decline nearly 3% in early trade

Hindustan Times  

Shares of Vedanta on Tuesday fell by nearly 3 per cent after Taiwan's Foxconn withdrew from a USD 19.5 billion semiconductor joint venture with mining baron Anil Agarwal's firm. Foxconn has withdrawn from a USD 19.5 billion semiconductor joint venture with Vedanta Ltd as the venture struggled to get a technology partner to make chips that are used in mobile …

Foxconn withdraws from its semiconductor joint venture with Indian conglomerate Vedanta
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn withdraws from its semiconductor joint venture with Indian conglomerate Vedanta

The Hindu  

Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group on Tuesday said that it intended to submit an application under the modified Production-Linked Incentive scheme for semiconductors, a day after it announced the end of its joint venture with the Vedanta Group to build a $19.5 billion semiconductor plant in Gujarat. “Foxconn is working toward submitting an application related to the ‘Modified Programme for …

Know why Foxconn broke up with Vedanta and set up shop in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 5 months ago

Know why Foxconn broke up with Vedanta and set up shop in Tamil Nadu

Firstpost  

When Foxconn ended its joint venture with Vedanta, a narrative was being pushed, which said that the Taiwanese tech giant had no confidence in India Semicon. Foxconn’s subsequent statement and the fact that they are setting up a new plant in Tamil Nadu, proves otherwise Taiwan’s Foxconn pulling out of its joint venture with India’s Vedanta seemed to be a …

Vedanta Shares Down 3% After Foxconn Decides To Exit The Semiconductor JV; Details
1 year, 5 months ago

Vedanta Shares Down 3% After Foxconn Decides To Exit The Semiconductor JV; Details

News 18  

Vedanta hits 52-week low: Shares of Vedanta fell nearly 3 per cent after Foxconn pulled out of their $19.5 billion semiconductor joint venture. After the withdrawal of Foxconn, Vedanta said that it is fully committed to its semiconductor project and has lined up other partners to set up India’s first foundry. Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar …

Foxconn to apply for India chipmaking incentives after breaking up with Vedanta
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn to apply for India chipmaking incentives after breaking up with Vedanta

India Today  

Taiwan's Foxconn said on Tuesday it plans to apply for incentives that India is offering under its semiconductor manufacturing policy, a day after the company parted ways with Vedanta on a $19.5 billion chipmaking joint venture. "Foxconn is committed to India and sees the country successfully establishing a robust semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem," the company said. On Monday, Foxconn withdrew from …

Foxconn pulls out of chip JV with Vedanta
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn pulls out of chip JV with Vedanta

Hindustan Times  

Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group on Monday pulled out of its joint venture with Vedanta Ltd, which had planned to invest $20 billion in India to build units for semiconductor fabrication, assembly and testing, and display manufacturing. The partnership planned to set up India’s first chip manufacturing unit under a $10 billion government-backed financial incentive scheme and was once estimated to …

As Foxconn dumps $19.5 bn chip plan, Uddhav camp's regret: ‘Maharashtra could have…’
1 year, 5 months ago

As Foxconn dumps $19.5 bn chip plan, Uddhav camp's regret: ‘Maharashtra could have…’

Hindustan Times  

The withdrawal of Taiwanese electronic contract manufacturer Foxconn from its chip joint venture has renewed the controversy surrounding Vedanta's decision to choose Gujarat over Maharashtra, with Shiv Sena hitting out at the Eknath Shinde-led government for what is called a “tragedy”. “This is a loss for India, and Maharashtra could have propelled this growth story for India,” said Thackeray, who …

Foxconn pulling plug on chip plant venture won't have impact on India's semiconductor goals: Govt
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn pulling plug on chip plant venture won't have impact on India's semiconductor goals: Govt

Hindustan Times  

Following the withdrawal of Taiwanese electronic contract manufacturer Foxconn from its chip joint venture with Vedanta on Monday, Union Minister of State for Electronics & Technology said that India's semiconductor fabrication goals will remain unscathed by the company's departure. Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, has decided to withdraw from a ₹1.5 lakh crore semiconductor joint venture with Indian …

Foxconn withdraws from India's semiconductor joint venture with Vedanta
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn withdraws from India's semiconductor joint venture with Vedanta

The Hindu  

Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, pulled out of its joint venture with the Vedanta Group on July 10, the firm announced in a statement. “In order to explore more diverse development opportunities, according to mutual agreement, Foxconn has determined it will not move forward on the joint venture with Vedanta,” the company said in a statement. …

Foxconn drops plans for $19.5 billion JV with Vedanta to make electronic chips
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn drops plans for $19.5 billion JV with Vedanta to make electronic chips

Hindustan Times  

Taiwan's Foxconn said on Monday it has withdrawn from a $19.5 billion joint venture with Indian metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta, in a setback to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's chipmaking plans for India. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister for Communications and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Vedanta Resources Limited, Chairman, Anil Agarwal during the MoU signing ceremony between …

Foxconn dumps $19.5 billion Vedanta chip plan in blow to India
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn dumps $19.5 billion Vedanta chip plan in blow to India

India Today  

Taiwan's Foxconn said on Monday it has withdrawn from a $19.5 billion semiconductor joint venture with Indian metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta, in a setback to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's chipmaking plans for India. Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, and Vedanta signed a pact last year to set up semiconductor and display production plants in Gujarat. "Foxconn has determined it …

Foxconn dumps $19.5bn Vedanta chip plan in blow to India
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn dumps $19.5bn Vedanta chip plan in blow to India

Al Jazeera  

India has made chipmaking a top priority for its economic strategy, and this pullout is a blow to efforts to get investors. Taiwan’s Foxconn has withdrawn from a $19.5bn semiconductor joint venture with Indian metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta, it said, a setback to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s chipmaking plans for India. Modi has made chipmaking a top priority for India’s economic …

'India just getting started': Minister as Foxconn dumps $19.5 billion chip plan
1 year, 5 months ago

'India just getting started': Minister as Foxconn dumps $19.5 billion chip plan

India Today  

Taiwan’s Foxconn’s decision to withdraw from a $19.5 billion semiconductor joint venture with Indian conglomerate Vedanta “has no impact on India's Semiconductor Fab goals”, the government said today, adding that it was “a bad idea to bet against India under PM Modi”. Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, and Vedanta had signed a deal last year to build semiconductor …

Cabinet approves Micron’s $2.7bn semiconductor packaging plant
1 year, 6 months ago

Cabinet approves Micron’s $2.7bn semiconductor packaging plant

Live Mint  

The Indian cabinet has given its approval to US chipmaker Micron Technology's plan to invest $2.7 billion to set up a semiconductor testing and packaging unit in Gujarat, Reuters reported on Tuesday. Micron's Assembly Testing Marking and Packaging will be built in Sanand, the report added citing source. The report said Micron Technology's plans come as the White House presses …

Foxconn iPhone factory: Clash for credit breaks out between BJP, Cong; DK had called Bommai govt MoU with company 'fake'
1 year, 6 months ago

Foxconn iPhone factory: Clash for credit breaks out between BJP, Cong; DK had called Bommai govt MoU with company 'fake'

Firstpost  

Months after DK Shivakumar termed “fake” the then BJP government’s claims of new MoU with Foxconn to manufacture iPhones in the state, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday confirmed the veracity of the upcoming project Months after Congress leader DK Shivakumar termed “fake” the then BJP government’s claims of new MoU with Foxconn to manufacture iPhones in the state, Priyank …

Karnataka govt. to hand over land to iPhone maker Foxconn by July 1: Minister M.B. Patil
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka govt. to hand over land to iPhone maker Foxconn by July 1: Minister M.B. Patil

The Hindu  

Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil on Thursday said that Foxconn plans to start manufacturing iPhone units by April, 2024, at its proposed Devanahalli plant as the State government would be handing over the required land by July 1 this year. Along with this, the Government would ensure 5 MLD of water, quality power supply, road connectivity and other …

ISMC's India chip plan stalls after Tower-Intel deal in setback to Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

ISMC's India chip plan stalls after Tower-Intel deal in setback to Modi

The Hindu  

A planned $3 billion semiconductor facility in India by chip consortium ISMC that counted Israeli chipmaker Tower as a tech partner has been stalled due to the company's ongoing takeover by Intel, three sources said, dashing India's chip-making plans. A second mega $19.5 billion plan to build chips locally by a joint venture between India's Vedanta and Taiwan's Foxconn is …

iPhone-Maker Foxconn Receives Karnataka Govt Approval On Rs 8,000 Crore Project, May Generate 50,000 Jobs
1 year, 9 months ago

iPhone-Maker Foxconn Receives Karnataka Govt Approval On Rs 8,000 Crore Project, May Generate 50,000 Jobs

ABP News  

The Karnataka government on Monday gave its nod to Rs Rs 8,000 crore project by iPhone-Maker Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Private Limited. The committee also cleared 18 other projects with a total projected investment of around Rs 75,393.57 crore. On March 3, a delegation led by Foxconn CEO and chairman Young Liu visited Karnataka and held a …

‘Hope for more proposals like Vedanta-Foxconn for semiconductor fabs’
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Hope for more proposals like Vedanta-Foxconn for semiconductor fabs’

Live Mint  

I have been following news articles on the status of semiconductor fabs to be set up in India. When a country is starting from scratch, like India is, it isn’t always realistic to suggest that an entity with great experience in semiconductors should lead the foray. The Government will support semiconductor and display fabs with a package of $10 billion, …

Chips down on India: From Foxconn to TSMC, semiconductor giants are betting big on India
1 year, 10 months ago

Chips down on India: From Foxconn to TSMC, semiconductor giants are betting big on India

Firstpost  

Foxconn and Vedanta are already setting up their semiconductor fabricating plant in India and will invest $19.5 billion. However, other chip giants like TSMC, PSMC, Renesas Electronics, Intel and AMD are also looking for ways to set up factories in India. Ever since news N Chandrasekaran - chairman of the Tata group, announced that Tata Electronics will set up an …

Vedanta-Foxconn leads race to get govt nod for chip plant
1 year, 11 months ago

Vedanta-Foxconn leads race to get govt nod for chip plant

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Only one of the three semiconductor manufacturing proposals submitted to secure financial support under India’s $10 billion incentive scheme is likely to make the cut, a top official familiar with the development said. The Vedanta-Foxconn joint venture’s $20 billion proposal in Gujarat is expected to be the first to secure government approval, while the other two, submitted …

‘World wants India…': Vedanta boss on PM Modi, Foxconn and Young India at HTLS
2 years, 1 month ago

‘World wants India…': Vedanta boss on PM Modi, Foxconn and Young India at HTLS

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gained more popularity among the people of the country due to the trust he built during the Covid-19 pandemic, Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal said at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Saturday. “The world wants that India remains a market and not a manufacturer,” Agarwal told Sruthijith KK, editor-in-chief, Mint, during the conversation. Vedanta chairman …

Apple supplier Foxconn plans to quadruple workforce at India plant: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

Apple supplier Foxconn plans to quadruple workforce at India plant: Report

Live Mint  

Apple supplier Foxconn plans to quadruple the workforce at its iPhone factory in India over two years, two government officials with knowledge of the matter said, pointing to a production adjustment as it faces disruptions in China. While the size of the plant in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu is dwarfed by Foxconn's Zhengzhou plant, which employs 200,000 workers, …

Uddhav's Sena & NCP on Offensive as Shinde-Fadnavis Govt Loses Another Project
2 years, 1 month ago

Uddhav's Sena & NCP on Offensive as Shinde-Fadnavis Govt Loses Another Project

The Quint  

Vedanta-Foxconn Project A joint venture of Indian mining conglomerate Vedanta and Taiwanese manufacturing giant Foxconn was shifted from Maharashtra to Gujarat at the very last minute. The talks with the Maharashtra government, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, were reportedly "almost final" in July 2022. Bulk Drug Park Project Aaditya Thackeray claimed in September …

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