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Nidhi Singal

Nidhi Singal

Nidhi Singal is a technology journalist reporting on how emerging technologies are reshaping economies, companies, and nations. With over two decades of experience, she covers the full arc of the tech industry—from mobile telecommunications to consumer and enterprise technologies, and from semiconductors to artificial intelligence. She also tracks climate tech, sustainability, and net-zero transitions, examining how technology, policy, and industry intersect to drive decarbonization. Nidhi is currently a Consulting...

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The Intel-3DGS proposal would place India among a small group of countries attempting to build capabilities in this emerging technology.

From missed fabs to glass substrates: Intel’s India chapter enters a new phase

by Nidhi Singal |Jun 9, 2026

The proposed Intel-3DGS glass substrate facility will not make chips, but it could help India secure a place in the supply chain powering the next generation of AI hardware.

Restarting a semiconductor fab is often as challenging as keeping it running. Recovery timelines vary significantly depending on the nature and severity of the disruption.

Why chip fabs can’t afford to stop: The hidden cost of a single disruption

by Nidhi Singal |May 29, 2026

From labour strikes and earthquakes to power failures and contamination incidents, even brief disruptions inside semiconductor fabs can trigger weeks of recovery, destroy millions of dollars worth of ...

With 12 approved semiconductor-related projects under ISM 1.0 spanning fabrication, ATMP, OSAT, compound semiconductors, display manufacturing and packaging, India is increasingly being viewed as an emerging semiconductor manufacturing destination.

ISM 1.0 gave India a seat at the chip table. ISM 2.0 will decide if it stays there

by Nidhi Singal |May 27, 2026

Experts say capital subsidies alone will not be enough for India to emerge as a durable semiconductor manufacturing hub.

Suchi Semicon founder and chairman Ashok Mehta.

From textiles to chips: Suchi Semicon targets 3 million packaged chips daily after ISM approval

by Nidhi Singal |May 8, 2026

The Surat-based company says its pilot packaging line is already operational and has identified over 20 customers across the US, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.

Unless India can move faster from approvals to ground execution, experts warn that investments will continue to flow to ecosystems that are already operating at scale.

Vietnam is winning the chip race India wanted to lead

by Nidhi Singal |Apr 30, 2026

Despite generous subsidies under India’s semiconductor mission, global chipmakers are choosing Vietnam for its ecosystem, tax incentives and execution speed.

Even as its foundry ambitions remain under scrutiny, Intel is recalibrating its role in another critical layer of the AI stack.

From Intel Inside era to fighting for a comeback in the AI age

by Nidhi Singal |Apr 10, 2026

As Nvidia dominates AI chips and TSMC leads manufacturing, Intel is betting on partnerships and scale to stay in the race.

Japan’s reset offers both a cautionary tale and a strategic blueprint.

Why Japan's semiconductor consolidation is a wake-up call for India's chip ambitions

by Nidhi Singal |Apr 9, 2026

As Japan’s chipmakers move to consolidate, India’s ambitions face a familiar test of scale, focus and global competitiveness.

West Asia is a key supplier of helium, bromine, sulphur and other chemicals essential to chip manufacturing, and any disruption can ripple quickly across fabs and OSAT facilities worldwide.

West Asia crisis: A war far from fabs is rattling the chip supply chain

by Nidhi Singal |Mar 20, 2026

West Asia may not host fabs or packaging plants, but it plays a critical role in the semiconductor value chain through raw materials and industrial inputs.

How Indian conglomerates are shifting India’s semiconductor playbook

How Indian conglomerates are shifting India’s semiconductor playbook

by Nidhi Singal |Mar 19, 2026

After decades of enabling global giants, Indian conglomerates are shifting India's semiconductor playbook from services to higher-value chip design.

Apple Macbook Neo

Apple bets on affordable MacBook Neo to turn iPhone loyalty into laptop sales in India

by Nidhi Singal |Mar 11, 2026

With a starting price of Rs 69,900, Apple’s new laptop aims to tap India’s high-volume PC segment and convert iPhone users into Mac buyers.