Taiwan’s Rapidtek Signs Satellite Partnership with India’s HEX20
台灣鐳洋科技與印度HEX20簽署衛星合作協議
Taiwan-based Rapidtek Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian satellite firm HEX20 during Paris Space Week, marking the beginning of a new phase of Taiwan–India cooperation in satellite development. The agreement focuses on strengthening collaboration in satellite communications and system integration, combining Rapidtek’s expertise in RF technology, wireless communication, and satellite applications with HEX20’s growing role in India’s private space sector. DIGITIMES reported that the partnership signals a strategic move by both companies to expand their presence in the fast-growing low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications market.
The collaboration reflects a broader trend of deeper Taiwan–India technology ties in advanced sectors such as aerospace, semiconductors, and communications infrastructure. For non-Indian companies, this development is significant because it highlights India’s rising importance as a satellite manufacturing and integration hub, while Taiwan continues to strengthen its role in high-value satellite components and testing solutions. Global firms looking for resilient supply chains and alternative space-tech partnerships outside traditional Western markets may find this Taiwan–India model increasingly relevant for future investment and strategic cooperation.
編按：在巴黎航太週期間，台灣鐳洋科技與印度HEX20簽署合作備忘錄，旨在衛星通訊和系統整合領域展開合作，將台灣的射頻和衛星技術專長與印度私營航太產業的成長相結合。這項合作凸顯了印度作為衛星製造中心的崛起，以及台灣在高價值零組件領域的重要角色，為全球企業在低地球軌道衛星市場提供了更具韌性的替代方案。
Gujarat Signs MoU with Taiwan’s Allegiance International (*: Suggest – Group, see below note from Alfred)for Semiconductor Industrial Park
古吉拉特邦與台灣忠實集團簽署半導體產業園區合作備忘錄
The Gujarat government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Taiwan’s Allegiance International Co. Ltd. (*: Suggest – Group, see below note from Alfred)to strengthen the state’s semiconductor ambitions and support the broader India Semiconductor Mission. Signed in Gandhinagar between the Department of Science and Technology and Allegiance International(*: Suggest – Group, see below note from Alfred), the agreement aims to establish an Indo-Taiwan Industrial Park in the Sanand-Dholera region. The project is expected to attract more than ₹1,000 crore in foreign direct investment (FDI) from Taiwanese industries, particularly in semiconductors and electronics, while generating around 12,000 direct jobs over the next five years. The MoU was signed in the presence of Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia, with Gujarat positioning itself as a major destination for semiconductor manufacturing projects worth over ₹1.24 lakh crore already under development.
The proposed industrial park is intended to facilitate stronger business collaboration between Indian and Taiwanese enterprises by supporting operations in semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, electric vehicles, robotics, and related supply chains. This move further strengthens Gujarat’s role as an emerging semiconductor hub and reflects India’s growing push to build resilient domestic manufacturing ecosystems. For non-Indian companies, the development signals expanding opportunities to participate in India’s semiconductor value chain through partnerships, supply agreements, and investment in advanced manufacturing clusters, especially as global firms seek alternative production bases and diversified supply chains beyond traditional East Asian hubs.
Gujarat accelerates journey to become India’s semiconductor powerhouse
編按：古吉拉特邦與台灣忠實集團簽署了一份諒解備忘錄，將在薩南德–多萊拉地區建立一個印台工業園區，目標是在五年內吸引超過100億盧比的外商直接投資，並創造12,000個就業機會。該計畫將鞏固古吉拉特邦打造半導體中心的雄心，並為全球企業加入印度不斷擴展的半導體價值鏈開闢新的機會。
India’s Electronics Import Bill Crosses $116 Billion Despite Manufacturing Push
儘管製造業蓬勃發展，印度電子產品進口額仍超過1,160億美元
India’s electronics import bill crossed the $100 billion mark for the first time in FY2025–26, reaching a record $116.17 billion, a 17.76 per cent increase from $98.65 billion in the previous fiscal year, according to data from the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Electronics accounted for nearly 15 per cent of India’s total merchandise imports of $774.98 billion, making it one of the country’s largest import categories and contributing significantly to the widening merchandise trade deficit, which rose to $333.19 billion from $283.50 billion a year earlier. While electronics exports increased by 24.7 per cent to $48 billion—mainly driven by smartphone shipments—India still faces a large $68 billion gap between electronics imports and exports.
Industry experts say the figures highlight India’s continued dependence on imported components such as flat panel displays, memory chips, printed circuit boards, and microprocessors, mainly sourced from China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Singapore. Domestic value addition in electronics remains limited at just 18–20 per cent despite the success of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and India becoming the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer. To address this, the Union Budget 2026–27 introduced India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 and expanded the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) with an outlay of ₹40,000 crore to strengthen domestic supply chains. For non-Indian companies, this signals both continued export opportunities in supplying critical components to India and growing incentives to invest locally as India seeks to reduce import dependence and expand its electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
https://www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/2026/04/16/electronics-trade-deficit-fy25-26.html
編按：2025-2026財政年度，印度電子產品進口額達到創紀錄的1161.7億美元，較上個年度增長17.76%，儘管出口額增至480億美元，貿易逆差仍擴大。進口激增凸顯了印度對進口零組件的依賴，促使印度推出諸如「半導體使命2.0」和擴大電子電子零組件製造計畫（ECMS）等新舉措，以提升國內製造業水準和供應鏈韌性。
Uttar Pradesh Plans Taiwan Delegation to Attract Investments and Retain Local Talent
北方邦計劃派遣代表團赴台，吸引投資以留住本地人才
Uttar Pradesh is preparing to send a high-level delegation of senior government officials to Taiwan to explore fresh investment opportunities in electronics, semiconductors, and advanced technology sectors, according to Invest UP CEO Vijay Kiran Anand. Speaking at an industry event in Greater Noida, Anand said the state aims to retain its local talent pool within Uttar Pradesh while gaining stronger access to global supply chains. He noted that Uttar Pradesh has already become India’s largest smartphone manufacturing hub, contributing more than 60 per cent of the country’s smartphone production, and is now aggressively working to attract investors across the electronics and semiconductor value chain.
To support this push, the state government is offering a single-window clearance process with dedicated teams for faster approvals, along with capital subsidies exceeding 35 per cent under its FDI policy and incentives for scaling projects and green technology deployments. The Uttar Pradesh Electronics Manufacturing Policy also provides a 15 per cent capital subsidy on fixed capital investment for projects above ₹1,000 crore, additional support for anchor units, full stamp duty exemption, and reimbursement of patent filing costs. With over 2.1 lakh graduates and 8,000 educational institutes, the state is also building a five-year talent pipeline for the sector. For non-Indian companies, especially Taiwanese and global semiconductor firms, this signals strong policy support and a growing manufacturing base in North India, making Uttar Pradesh an increasingly attractive destination for supply chain diversification, contract manufacturing, and long-term strategic investment.
編按：北方邦將派遣高階代表團訪問台灣，旨在吸引電子、半導體和先進技術領域的投資，鞏固其作為印度最大智慧型手機製造中心的地位。憑藉強有力的政策獎勵、補貼和龐大的人才儲備，北方邦正努力將自身打造成為全球性企業尋求供應鏈多元化，以及在印度北部進行長期投資的重要目的地。
Indian Startups See Productivity Gains from AI, but Revenue Impact Remains Limited
印度新創企業從人工智慧中獲致生產力的提升，唯對營收的影響仍屬有限
Indian startups are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, but its direct impact on revenue remains limited, according to a new report by venture capital firm Elevation Capital titled The State of AI Adoption in Indian Startups, 2026. The report found that only 9 per cent of startup founders said AI had delivered a measurable impact on sales or conversions, while the majority reported benefits in productivity and speed. Around 86 per cent of founders plan to increase AI spending in the coming year, showing strong confidence in the technology’s long-term potential despite the current lack of immediate financial returns. Increased productivity and faster time-to-market together accounted for 82 per cent of all measurable business impact reported by founders.
The findings suggest that AI is currently being used more as an operational efficiency tool rather than a direct revenue driver, especially in early-stage startups focused on cost control and faster execution. Founders are prioritising workflow automation, product development, and internal process improvements before expecting significant sales growth from AI-led strategies. For non-Indian companies, the report highlights India’s startup ecosystem as a fast-growing testing ground for applied AI adoption, offering opportunities for global AI vendors, cloud providers, and enterprise software firms to partner with startups that are scaling productivity-first AI solutions and preparing for broader commercial monetisation in the coming years.
編按：Elevation Capital 的一份最新報告顯示，印度新創公司使用人工智慧主要是為了提高生產力和速度，迄今為止只有 9% 的企業報告宣稱從中獲得了可衡量的營收增長。儘管人工智慧對直接銷售的影響有限，但 86% 的創辦人計劃增加人工智慧的投入，印度的新創企業生態系統儼然成為全球人工智慧供應商和合作夥伴的試驗場。
India-UK Free Trade Agreement Likely to Become Operational by May 1, Says Piyush Goyal
皮尤什·戈亞爾部長表示，印英自由貿易協定預計在5月1日生效
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is most likely to become operational by May 1, speaking at an industry meeting organised by the Coimbatore Citizens Forum in Coimbatore on April 10, 2026. He also stated that the India-EU Free Trade Agreement is expected to be operational within the next nine months, with efforts underway to speed up the process. Goyal noted that India has signed nine FTAs in the last three and a half years, giving Indian businesses preferential access to 38 developed countries and nearly two-thirds of global trade, while negotiations are ongoing with 20 more countries for broader market access.
Highlighting Coimbatore’s role as a major industrial hub, Goyal said the city has strong enterprises across textiles, engineering, aerospace, and startups, along with nearly 1.5 million MSMEs that contribute significantly to policy discussions and economic growth. He also pointed to India’s national electricity grid, rapid 5G rollout, affordable internet access for over one billion users, and the presence of 1,800 global capability centres as key strengths supporting the country’s economic momentum. For non-Indian companies, the expanding FTA network signals easier access to India’s manufacturing ecosystem and export markets, while improved infrastructure and policy support make India an increasingly attractive destination for trade partnerships, sourcing, and long-term investment.
編按：印度聯邦部長皮尤什·戈亞爾宣布，印英自由貿易協定預計於2026年5月1日生效，印歐自由貿易協定可望在九個月內生效，這將使過去三年半內簽署的自由貿易協定總數達到九項。他強調哥印拜陀的工業優勢和印度的基礎設施建設進展，預示著全球將更容易進入印度的製造業生態系統，擴大貿易和投資機會。
SEBI Launches Three New IT Platforms to Improve Compliance and Cybersecurity Oversight
印度證券交易委員會推出三個新的IT平台，以加強法遵和網路安全監管
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched three new Information Technology platforms—SUPCOMS, the e-adjudication portal, and Cyber-Sec Audit Compliance (C-SAC)—to improve ease of doing business and strengthen cybersecurity supervision of regulated entities. Introduced by SEBI Chairman on March 24 and announced through a press release on April 11, 2026, the initiatives are designed to streamline official communication, digitise quasi-judicial proceedings, and enhance cyber risk monitoring. SUPCOMS serves as a single universal communication platform replacing traditional email-based interactions, ensuring centralized access to official correspondence, stronger audit trails, and improved institutional memory for both SEBI and external entities.
The e-adjudication portal enables digital handling of quasi-judicial proceedings by allowing regulated entities to access show cause notices, submit replies, and participate in hearings through a dedicated online module, improving transparency and efficiency. Meanwhile, C-SAC uses artificial intelligence to analyse cyber audit reports, identify compliance gaps, generate risk scores, and support SEBI’s risk-based supervision approach with faster, data-driven decisions. For non-Indian companies, especially foreign financial institutions, investment firms, and global market participants operating in India, these platforms signal a more transparent and technology-driven regulatory environment, making compliance management easier while also raising expectations around cybersecurity standards and digital regulatory engagement.
編者按：印度證券交易委員會（SEBI）推出了三個新的IT平台 — SUPCOMS（監管合規系統）、電子裁決入口網站和網路安全審計法遵系統（C-SAC）— 簡化溝通、實現準司法程序的數位化並加強網路安全監管。這些措施旨在創造一個更透明、技術驅動的監管環境，使全球企業更容易合規，同時提高對網路安全標準的期望。