consumer electronics
Memory Chip Shortage Driving Up Smartphone and Electronic Device Prices Due to AI Demand
Nov 20, 2025 05:39 pm CST
Memory chip shortages caused by increasing AI data center demand are expected to significantly raise prices for smartphones, laptops, and other consumer electronics through 2026, as manufacturers like Samsung and SK hynix maintain tight supply chains while prioritizing the lucrative AI market.
Apple Reaches Historic $4 Trillion Valuation: Strong iPhone Demand Overcomes AI Concerns
Oct 28, 2025 11:25 pm CST
Apple has joined the exclusive $4 trillion market valuation club alongside Nvidia and Microsoft, driven by exceptional demand for its latest iPhone models. Despite earlier concerns about competition in China and slow AI development, the iPhone 17 lineup and iPhone Air have revitalized Apple's position, outperforming previous models by 14% in key markets while the company navigates global tariff challenges.
Record-Breaking Electronics Sales in India: 85-Inch TVs Sell Out as Festive Season Drives Manufacturing Boom
Oct 21, 2025 06:45 pm CST
India's festive season has driven unprecedented electronics sales exceeding Rs 10,000 crore nationwide, with 85-inch TVs sold out and mobile phones leading purchases. Government data shows electronics production will grow from Rs 1.9 lakh crore to Rs 11.3 lakh crore by 2024-25, with exports projected to increase 127-fold, demonstrating India's emergence as a global electronics manufacturing hub employing 2.5 million people.
Trump Administration Plans Chip-Based Tariff System on Imported Electronics to Boost US Manufacturing
Sep 27, 2025 02:00 pm CST
The Trump administration is developing a novel tariff strategy that would tax imported electronic devices based on their semiconductor chip content, aiming to incentivize domestic manufacturing. This previously unreported plan would affect products ranging from toothbrushes to laptops, potentially impacting consumer prices while advancing the administration's goal of reducing dependence on foreign-made semiconductor products critical to national and economic security.
AC, TV Dealers See Spike In Sales On Day One As Lower GST Rate Takes Effect
Sep 23, 2025 08:51 am CST
As lower GST rates take effect on Monday, sales of air-conditioners, TV sets surged dramatically with buyers rushing to grab cheaper deals offered by retailers at the beginning of the Navratra festival.
NDTV Explains: What's Cheaper Under GST 2.0 Reforms
Sep 22, 2025 11:39 am CST
India will witness a restructuring of its Goods and Services Tax (GST) system from today, which government officials have described as the launch of "GST 2.0."