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Over two dozen new car and SUV models to hit the road in 2022
Maruti's share in the compact SUV segment, where it sells the Brezza, has dropped by 90 basis points to 14.4 per cent
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Govt's policy to build semiconductor ecosystem improves on earlier attempts
Vaishnaw said the government is offering global players something competitors cannot match and that is brain power
 "Govt's policy to build semiconductor ecosystem improves on earlier attempts")
China's Tsinghua dismisses chairman's criticism, defends restructuring plan
Zhao Weiguo has retained the post of chairman but China's state council appointed a working group to assume leadership of the company after it defaulted on bonds in November 2020.
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Will India be able to attract global chipmakers with $10 bn incentive?
India has announced a $10 billion incentive plan to woo global chipmakers. But, will semiconductor manufacturers walk down the red carpet rolled out by the government and set up factories here?
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TMS Ep66: Global chipmakers, back to office plans, US Fed policy, 6G
Will India's $10 billion push woo global chip makers? Has Omicron derailed IT firms' back-to-office plans? US Fed's policy to intensify FPI sell off on Dalal Street? What is 6G tech? All answers here
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A good initiative
States hold key to success of semiconductor incentive plan
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Intel to invest $7 bn in new plant in Malaysia, creating 9,000 jobs
The new advanced packaging facility in Malaysia is expected to begin production in 2024.
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Govt's Rs 76,000-cr plan to woo chip makers, create semiconductor ecosystem
Domestic fabless players to get support via design-linked incentive
Cabinet approves Rs 76,000-cr scheme for semiconductor manufacturing
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for semiconductor and display board production in the country, I&B Minister Anurag Thakur said. The scheme envisages investment of Rs 76,000 crore in semiconductor production over the next 5-6 years, he said. Telecom and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the decision will help design, fabrication, packing and testing of the microchips and develop a complete ecosystem.
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Govt expects Rs 1.7-trn investments in 4 years under semiconductor scheme
The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 76,000 crore policy boost for semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem
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Govt approves Rs 76,000-cr plan for semiconductor, display manufacturing
The move would further India's ambitions to be self-reliant in electronics manufacturing
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Cabinet decision on semiconductors will boost innovation, manufacturing: PM
The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 76,000-crore policy boost for semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem
 "Cabinet decision on semiconductors will boost innovation, manufacturing: PM")
Industry players hail thrust on chip, display manufacturing in India
India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) Chairman Pankaj Mohindroo said this is a profound decision
Tata Group in talks with Taiwan companies to make chips in India
Indian conglomerate has a captive requirement for semiconductors
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TSMC in talks with Germany about establishing plant in nation: Report
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) Is in early talks with the German government about potentially establishing a plant in the European country
Intel's first foray into metaverse will be software to use others' chips
While the definition of "metaverse" is broad, it generally refers to immersive virtual worlds that will be accessed via the internet and a variety of devices, like virtual reality headsets
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Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix strengthen semiconductor business in US
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are strengthening their semiconductor businesses in North America through recent promotions and changes of executives
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Passenger vehicle sales dip 19% in Nov as chip shortage woes continue: SIAM
'In the festive season, industry was hoping to make up for the lost ground, but the sales in the month of November 2021, were the lowest in seven years for passenger vehicles,' says SIAM director
 "Passenger vehicle sales dip 19% in Nov as chip shortage woes continue: SIAM")
Global cellular IoT chipset shipments grow 70% in Q3: Report
Global cellular IoT module shipments grew 70 per cent (on-year) in the third quarter this year and Qualcomm led the cellular IoT chipset market with more than one-third share, a new report said
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Tata's chip making plan may hit roadblocks on global shortage: Report
The Tata Groups' reported plans to set up a USD 300-million semiconductor manufacturing facility is likely to face some headwinds given the absence of raw materials due to the ongoing shortage