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Global Semiconductor Market to Hit $1.51 Trillion in 2026 as May Sales Reach Record $120.6 Billion
Worldwide semiconductor sales reached $120.6 billion in May 2026, according to SIA data compiled by WSTS as a three-month moving average. This represents a 9.2 percent increase from April 2026 ($110.5 billion) and a 104.1 percent rise from May 2025 ($59.1 billion). The May total marks the highest
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FUJIFILM India Signs MoU with Gujarat for Semiconductor Materials Manufacturing
FUJIFILM India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM) under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat. The agreement was signed at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Vadodara. The MoU covers cooperation
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Visits India for 16th Annual Summit Amid Semiconductor Partnerships and Economic Security Push
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi for her first official visit to India and is holding the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The discussions focus on strengthening economic ties, with particular emphasis on semiconductor cooperation and re
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US-India Roundtable in Washington Focuses on Semiconductors, AI, Quantum Technologies and Critical Minerals
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), in partnership with the Indian Embassy in Washington, D.C., and the Silverado Policy Accelerator, hosted a high-level roundtable titled “Securing the Foundations of AI Together: U.S.–India Cooperation from Minerals to Microchips&rdquo
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onsemi to Acquire Synaptics in $7 Billion All-Stock Deal for Physical AI Expansion
onsemi and Synaptics announced a definitive agreement under which onsemi will acquire Synaptics in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $7 billion in enterprise value. The deal uses a fixed exchange ratio of 1.350 shares of onsemi common stock for each Synaptics share, reflecting an a
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SIA Statement Supports CHIPS Act Incentives for Coherent Indium Phosphide Facility Expansion
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today issued a statement from President and CEO John Neuffer regarding manufacturing incentives announced by the Commerce Department and Coherent for the expansion of Coherent’s indium phosphide manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas. Th
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Smart Card Shipments Forecast to Reach 8.46 Billion by 2030 as eSIM Transition and Issuance Changes Reshape Markets
Global smart card shipments reached 8.32 billion units in 2025 and are projected to increase to 8.46 billion by 2030, according to ABI Research. The modest growth reflects the effects of inventory correction, eSIM adoption, and evolving card issuance strategies across SIM, payment, and government
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The Silicon Bridge: A Socio-Technical Blueprint for the US-India Semiconductor Partnership
As the global electronics industry pivots toward a "trusted geography" model, the strategic alignment between the United States and India has transcended traditional trade diplomacy. By 2026, this partnership—anchored by the iCET, TRUST framework an
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Global Semiconductor Sales Hit $298.5 Billion in Q1 2026, Up 25% from Q4 2025
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that worldwide semiconductor sales totaled $298.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a 25% increase from the fourth quarter of 2025. March 2026 sales reached $99.5 billion, according to data compiled by the World Semicondu
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Semiconductor Chip Leader NVIDIA Leases 760,000 Sq Ft Office Space in Bengaluru’s Bagmane Capital for ₹1,230 Crore
NVIDIA Graphics Private Limited, the Indian subsidiary of world's number one semiconductor chipmaker Nvidia has leased 760,000 square feet of office space at Bagmane Capital – Memphis South Tower in Mahadevpura, Bengaluru. The transaction covers 12 floors in the tower and represents one of
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SEMI Forecasts Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending to Reach $151 Billion in 2027 Driven by AI Demand
Worldwide 300mm fab equipment spending is expected to increase 18% to $133 billion in 2026 and 14% to $151 billion in 2027, according to SEMI’s latest 300mm Fab Outlook report released on April 1, 2026. Spending is projected to rise further by 3% to $155 billion in 2028 and 11% to $172 bi
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Security IP Market Sees Growth as OEMs Seek Integrated Certification-Ready Components
The security IP market is entering a phase of accelerated growth driven by OEM demand for fully integrated, certification-ready security components in semiconductor designs. According to ABI Research, rising requirements for secure Root of Trust (RoT), key provisioning, authentication, and post-q
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