The Indian Electronics and Semiconductors Association projects 10.1 percent growth in sales of semiconductors in India between 2018 and 2025. The main opportunities for growth in India are the fields of industrial automation, defense, and rural broadband. India has vast talent pools in both hardware and software semiconductor design engineers...
In China, Tariff Woes Result in a Shift in Manufacturing
China's era as the low-cost manufacturing center of the world is under some pressure. Over the years, profits began to reduce due to rising costs, tighter regulations, and Chinese government policies. Manufacturers have been experiencing the squeeze as China shifts its priorities from lower-end manufacturing to high technology industries as...
Walmart Considers Sourcing Goods Outside of China
Walmart has instructed vendors that supply the company beauty products to look beyond China for sourcing. The list of Chinese goods that could have additional tariffs levied includes lipstick, eye makeup, powders, shampoo and other hair care products. Walmart asked suppliers if they have facilities outside of China, and if...
Is China Losing Ground to India in Manufacturing?
In an article written in Chinese by Wang Xinxi and published by Sina Tech, the author shares reasons why India is starting to threaten China's dominance in some parts of the manufacturing sector. In the mobile phone manufacturing business, global players such as Samsung, Apple, Foxconn, have invested in India-based...
India Predicted to Occupy Fifth Spot Globally in Manufacturing by 2020
Research by U.K.-based RS Components into the Manufacturing Capitals of the World reveals countries that are predicted to drop in rankings while others are expected to increase their positioning significantly. The United States is predicted to peak in 2020 and become the manufacturing capital of the world. The U.S. continues...
Benelli to set up R&D, Assemble, Manufacture Motorcycles in India
Italian motorcycle brand Benelli, that is now a part of China's Qjian Jiang Group, has partnered with Hyderabad, Telangana-based Mahavir Group's subsidiary, Adishwar Auto Ride International. The partnership entitles the Indian entity to assemble and manufacture motorcycles, as also import an exclusive range of motorcycles from Italy and Southeast Asia. Dante...