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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicMicrochips

Topic: microchips

India sets 2032 aim for chipmaking parity with major producers

India has used a $10 billion fund to fuel its chip programme, helping to bring about assembly, packaging and testing ventures. But it still lags far behind industry leaders Taiwan, South Korea, US, China and Japan.

Everyone wants this pricey microchip for their AI. Here’s how it’s powering the boom

Training generative AI consumes huge amounts of data. One chip has cornered the market with its impressive processing capabilities.

India to begin producing its first domestic microchips by end of 2024, reports Financial Times

IT minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said Micron Technology would start construction in August on $2.75 billion chip assembly and test facility in Gujarat, the newspaper reported.

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Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.