AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSemiconductor Policy Push: India’s Cabinet cleared the ₹1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 plan and a separate ₹62,500 crore mobile phone manufacturing scheme, aiming to build a local ecosystem even as critics note the country still lacks fully operational fabs. AI Chip Supply Chain: TSMC pledged an extra $100B for US capacity after record-beating Q2 profit, while Micron signed long-term memory deals with Qualcomm and major auto suppliers as cars ramp DRAM needs. Memory Market Pressure: Huawei is reportedly eyeing DRAM entry, and Apple’s iPad Mini OLED upgrade is tied to ongoing global RAM shortages and higher prices. Geopolitics & Materials: China’s rare-earth export curbs could threaten $6.5tn of downstream production, and supply-chain stress remains a key risk for electronics, defense, and energy. Market Stability: South Korea tightened rules for leveraged ETFs after extreme volatility tied to Samsung and SK hynix. Electronics Recycling & Repair: Repair Hub events and broader refurbished-electronics momentum highlight the push to keep devices in use longer. Quantum & Aviation Software: D-Wave was named a quantum “Leader” by IDC, and 49North refreshed its instrument flight procedure design tool for updated regulations.
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