Aby Thomas

As electric vehicles (EVs) make inroads into the Indian market, numerous startups have emerged to offer solutions, enjoying varying degrees of success. EV two-wheelers, in particular, have been well-received, although recent changes to subsidies have raised concerns.

Hitachi Digital is actively leveraging its established presence in India, acknowledging the immense potential residing in the country's skilled talent pool and dynamic market. In a recent interview with DIGITIMES Asia at the concluded Zinnov Confluence, Jun Taniguchi, CEO of Hitachi Digital, discussed the company's strategic plans for India and shared his perspective on the overall market trajectory.

Optiemus Electronics, an Indian electronics manufacturer partnered with Wistron Corporation's Indian subsidiary, Wistron Infocomm Manufacturing (India), is poised to ramp up its production in response to escalating demand. In a recent conversation with Digtimes Asia, A Gururaj, Optiemus' MD, emphasized the firm's intensified commitment to areas like IT Hardware and telecom equipment while hinting at a potential venture into the emerging EV sector.

Even as India looks to boost its semiconductor manufacturing segment, the fabless sector is accelerating growth at a steady pace. A significant player in this segment that has recently received much attention is the Bangalore-based Morphing Machines.

India's engineering solutions providers have been quick to capitalize on the recent global interest in electric vehicles. One of the key players in this field is Tata Elxsi, which stands as a leading entity in delivering engineering solutions within the automotive industry with strategic partnerships and initiatives.

In line with India's current ambitions to develop a semiconductor ecosystem in the country, many global companies have been increasing investments and expanding presence here. Recently, AMD announced plans to set up its largest design center in the South Indian city, Bangalore. Intel has also underscored India's rapid growth as a once-in-a-generation occurrence.

As the demand for EVs in India continues to rise, so does the need for batteries. At the moment, lithium-ion batteries are the primary roadblock in India's efforts to be self-sufficient in the EV sphere. Although the country has identified some lithium reserves, extracting them remains a distant goal.

Indian digital services and solutions provider Coforge is set to embed generative and other AI forms into its core operations. The recent introduction of 'Coforge Quasar,' a generative AI platform, underscores the company's interest in advancing enterprise AI capabilities. Notably, Quasar boasts an impressive suite of over 100 pre-integrated APIs ready for deployment.

In alignment with trends across various sectors, semiconductor firms are vigorously exploring AI-powered solutions to refine operations and boost productivity. A notable development in this domain is the recent collaboration between Cadence and Renesas. In a conversation with DIGITIMES Asia, Jayashankar Narayanankutty, the Group Director of Cadence Design Systems, explained that this alliance is poised to influence every developmental initiative embarked upon in India.

In a strategic move to bolster India's semiconductor sector, Sahasra Semiconductors, a nascent player in the chip-making segment, has unveiled plans to commence assembly, testing, marking, and packaging (ATMP) production.