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Thursday, April 9, 2026
TopicFoxconn

Topic: Foxconn

Karnataka says Foxconn tax issue resolved, but anger over outsiders’ employment persists in Devanahalli

After Koira grama panchayat issues notice demanding unpaid dues, Karnataka Industries Minister says local BDO did not know area fell under Special Investment Region Act.

All about Foxconn in India — boosted manufacturing in TN, under scanner for labour practices

Foxconn's presence in Tamil Nadu has turned the state into India's electronics manufacturing hub, but Reuters investigation into its hiring practices at iPhone plant sparks concerns, again.

Labour ministry takes note of Reuters investigation into Foxconn, asks for report from TN government

Foxconn explicitly does not hire married women, with job advertisements targeted solely at unmarried women, the Reuters investigation has revealed.

India’s solar plans to curb China imports & how NEET ‘scandal’ is ‘killing hopes of students’

Global media also reports on innovations to support outdoor workers facing extreme heat & Foxconn keeping out married women from its workforce in Tamil Nadu.

Foxconn India systematically avoids hiring married women at iPhone plant — Reuters investigation

Reuters spoke to 17 staffers from Foxconn hiring agencies in India & 4 current and former Foxconn HR executives, who confirmed the discriminatory hiring practice at Tamil Nadu plant.

Padma Bhushan to Foxconn CEO shows India-Taiwan bond. Not everything is about China

Indian commentators should avoid a myopic perspective when assessing India-Taiwan relations. The initiatives undertaken are not targeted at China.

Foxconn to partner with HCL Group for chip testing plant

Foxconn said in a regulatory filing that its India unit will own a 40% stake in the joint venture with a $37.2 million investment. HCL did not disclose financial details from its side.

Foxconn plans to double jobs and investment in India by next year

In August, the state of Karnataka said Foxconn will invest $600 million for two projects in the state to make casing components for iPhones and chip-making equipment.

Foxconn to invest $600 million in Karnataka to manufacture components and chipmaking tools

The world's largest contract manufacturer will be in partnership with Applied Materials, a key player in the semiconductor equipment-making industry, in one of the projects.

Foxconn targets India, Thailand for production of their new small battery-powered car

Foxconn at present produces only a small number of EV's and has set an initial target of gaining a 5% share of the global market by 2025.

On Camera

Trump’s fanboys in BJP are now proved wrong. Lesson here is to never personalise diplomacy

The only thing our deeply divided world can agree on is that Trump is a menace. Indians who once sang his praises have now turned viciously against him.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.