Qualcomm has reported a strong performance for its third quarter of fiscal year 2025, with total revenue rising 10 percent year-over-year to $10.1 billion, thanks to robust growth in its automotive and IoT segments. The chipmaker’s results, shared by Investing.com, show that diversification beyond smartphones is paying off. The company’s automotive revenue surged 31 percent,…
Nexperia, the Dutch-based chipmaker specialising in automotive semiconductors, is set to resume exports from its Chinese facility after China announced exemptions to its ban on re‐exports, averting an imminent production crisis for Europe’s automakers. According to official statements, China’s Commerce Ministry will allow shipments of certain Nexperia chips to leave the country under new criteria….
Japanese auto parts manufacturer NTN Corporation has announced a $14 million (₹120 crore) investment to upgrade and expand its manufacturing facility in Haryana, India. The move underscores the company’s commitment to deepen its local footprint and strengthen India’s evolving automotive supply chain. The investment aims to modernize NTN’s Haryana factory and enhance its capacity to…
The Indian Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking the introduction of a nationwide vehicle star-rating system aimed at curbing air pollution and helping consumers make environmentally informed choices. The petition argued that a one-to-five-star rating based on fuel efficiency and CO₂ emissions should be mandated for vehicles, similar to systems in other…
The Indian auto component industry posted a strong performance in the first half of FY 2025, with turnover reaching approximately ₹3.32 lakh crore, an increase of about 11% year-on-year. The Economic Times Growth was driven by robust domestic supplies to OEMs and a steady aftermarket segment, while exports also expanded despite global supply-chain hurdles. According…
India’s drive for semiconductor self-reliance has taken a significant leap with the announcement of an indigenous 7-nanometre (nm) chip development programme under the Shakti initiative. The programme, led by IIT Madras and backed by the India Semiconductor Mission, aims to achieve readiness by 2028, to enable full design-to-fabrication production within India. The 7-nm Shakti processor…
India’s two-wheeler market has surpassed the 10 million unit mark in the first half of FY2026, signalling resilience despite mixed segment performance. Total wholesales reached approximately 10.24 million units between April and September 2025, up 0.7 % year-on-year. The key driver of this growth was the scooters segment, which posted record wholesales of about 3.72…
JK Tyre & Industries saw the “fleet operators India” segment and broader “commercial vehicles” category drive demand in the quarter, helping the company deliver a robust second-quarter performance. The tyre manufacturer reported a substantial rise in net profit for Q2 FY26, coinciding with favourable policy support and increased activity in logistics industry markets. Domestic volumes…
Giti Tire has issued S$150 million of five-year sustainability notes aimed at financing its sustainability programme and aligning its tyre business with environmental, social, and governance objectives. The issuance sits within Giti’s broader Sustainable Finance Framework and signals the company’s step-up in linking financial strategy with green and social impact targets. The proceeds from the…
The Kumho Tire WinterCraft WP52+ has achieved a major win for the Korean tyre maker, securing third place and earning an “Exemplary” rating in a recent assessment by German automotive magazine Auto Bild. Korea Herald The test highlighted the tyre’s strong performance in winter conditions, noting its braking, handling, and traction on snow achieved high…
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