Samsung Profit Jumps 3-Fold, AI Drives Semiconductor Recovery
Samsung Electronics reports a staggering 3-fold jump in Q1 profit to $4.8 billion, fueled by the AI boom and a rebound in chip prices. Read how AI is reshaping tech fortunes.
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Samsung Q4 profit triples to record $13.8 bn on AI chip demand
Samsung Electronics forecasts a record quarterly operating profit of 20 trillion won, nearly triple from last year, driven by soaring AI memory chip prices. Read more on the global chipmaker race.
DGTR probes dumping of nylon chips from China, Russia
India's DGTR initiates an anti-dumping investigation into imports of nylon chips from China and Russia following a complaint by Gujarat Polyfilms. The probe aims to protect the domestic textiles industry.
India's €144 Billion Russian Oil Imports Post-Ukraine War
A new report reveals India imported €144 billion worth of Russian crude since the Ukraine war began, reshaping global energy flows as EU imports fell. Read the full analysis.
India's Russian Crude Imports to Hit Multi-Year Low
India's crude oil imports from Russia are poised for a sharp decline in January, potentially hitting a multi-year low, as Reliance Industries halts shipments. Explore the impact of US pressure and trade talks.
India's Urea Imports More Than Double: FAI Data
India's urea fertilizer imports skyrocketed by 120.3% to 7.17 million tonnes during April-November 2024-25, reveals FAI data. Explore the causes and impact on agriculture.
India's US crude imports jump 92%, Russia share dips
India's crude oil imports from the US soared over 92% in April-Nov 2025. Russia remains the largest supplier, but its share fell to 33.7%. Explore the shifting energy dynamics.
India's Venezuela Oil Investments in Limbo After US Action
US intervention in Venezuela puts India's $2.5 billion oil investments and $600 million in unpaid dividends at risk. Experts warn of market volatility and energy security impact. Read more.
Apple 2026 iPhones May Get Costly Due to 2nm Chip Price Surge
Apple's 2026 iPhones, including the iPhone 18 Pro and Fold, could see major price hikes as TSMC's 2nm chip manufacturing costs skyrocket. Will Apple absorb the cost or pass it to consumers?
China-Dutch Chip Row Escalates, Threatens Global Supply Chain
China urges the Netherlands to reverse its intervention in chipmaker Nexperia, warning of a global semiconductor supply chain crisis. Read the full details and potential impact.
How Pakistan's tea and sugar addiction hurts economy
Pakistan's love for sugary tea and ghee is costing billions in imports, worsening health crises, and creating climate vulnerability. Discover the staggering economic and health toll.
India imposes 3-year safeguard duty on steel imports
India has imposed safeguard duties on certain steel imports for three years to protect domestic manufacturers from a surge in low-cost supplies, primarily from China. The duty starts at 12% and will gradually decrease.
US Gives Samsung, SK Hynix 2026 China Chip License
The US government has approved annual licenses for Samsung and SK Hynix to import chip equipment to China for 2026. This offers temporary relief but ends special waivers, adding new hurdles. Read the full details.
India's Russian Crude Imports Fall in December
India's Russian crude imports are expected to fall to 1.2 million barrels per day in December, down from November. However, the trade relationship remains structurally strong despite the monthly decline.
US Delays China Chip Tariffs to 2027 Amid Negotiations
The Trump administration postpones new tariffs on Chinese semiconductors to June 2027, creating a window for trade talks. This follows a Section 301 probe into Beijing's market dominance.
US Reviews Nvidia H200 AI Chip Exports to China
The US has started a formal review to potentially allow Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to China, marking a policy shift. Critics warn it could boost China's military AI.
Govt Imposes Price Floor on Drug APIs to Curb Cheap Imports
Himachal Pradesh govt introduces Minimum Import Price on potassium clavulanate & intermediates till Nov 2026 to shield Indian API makers from cheap Chinese imports. Read details.
New Chinese Chip Billionaire Emerges as MetaX Lists at $5.9B
Chen Weiliang's MetaX IPO creates a new billionaire, highlighting China's push for chip self-sufficiency amid intense competition and geopolitical risks. Discover the story behind the rise.
AI Chip Shortage Sparks Global Tech Crisis, Prices Soar
A severe global memory chip shortage is disrupting tech. AI demand has slashed stockpiles, doubled prices, and threatens phones, PCs, and data centers. Read the full analysis.
India imports 5.4M tonnes Russian oil via shadow fleet
India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil using shadow fleet tankers to bypass Western sanctions, according to CREA report. Moscow relies on old vessels to maintain exports amid restrictions.
Israel Doubles VAT Exemption Limit on Personal Imports
Israel increases VAT exemption threshold for personal imports from $75 to $500 starting July 1. Major relief for international shoppers and Israeli consumers.
India's Russian Oil Imports Hit 5-Month High
India's Russian oil imports surge to five-month peak in November as President Putin prepares December visit. Get latest updates on energy diplomacy and trade relations.
India: WTO Farm Import Quotas Unused, Weak Demand
India informs WTO its farm import quotas for milk, maize, and oils went unused in FY25, driven by market conditions and sufficient domestic production. Read the full analysis.
AI Boom Makes Budget Smartphones, Laptops Costlier in India
Budget smartphones and laptops in India see 10% price hike as AI data centers cause memory chip shortage. Further price increases expected in 2026, impacting sales.
Nvidia AI Boom Can't Prevent Stock Market Crash
Nvidia reported 62% AI data centre chip sales growth but markets collapsed. Nasdaq swung from 2.6% gain to 2.2% loss. Federal Reserve rate cut uncertainty continues.
Nvidia Q3 Revenue Soars to $57 Billion
Nvidia reports record Q3 revenue of $57 billion, a 62% YoY jump. Net income surged 65% to $31.91B. Q4 forecast beats estimates at $65B. #TechNews #AI
Trump Allows Saudi Workers Amid H-1B Crackdown
US President Trump says Saudi investors can bring workers to teach Americans computer chip manufacturing skills, amid ongoing immigration crackdown. Read latest updates.
Nvidia's AI Move Could Double Server Memory Prices
Nvidia's switch to smartphone-style memory chips in AI servers may cause server-memory prices to double by late 2026, says Counterpoint Research. Learn how this impacts India's tech industry.
TSMC gets $4.71 billion US subsidy for Arizona plants
Taiwan's TSMC receives $4.71 billion US subsidy for Arizona semiconductor plants, boosting global chip manufacturing. Read about the strategic move reshaping tech supply chains.
iPhone 17's N1 Chip Beats Android in Wi-Fi Tests
Apple's new N1 processor in iPhone 17 series delivers groundbreaking Wi-Fi performance, surpassing most Android flagships in recent speed tests. Discover how this changes mobile connectivity.
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