LIC Mutual Fund has launched its new fund – LIC MF Technology Fund, which will invest in semiconductor-linked companies, data center operators, digital commerce platforms, internet businesses and emerging tech enterprises apart from traditional IT companies. This open-ended thematic equity scheme will make minimum 80% allocation in technology and tech-related companies and will follow the benchmark BSE TECK Total Return Index (TRI). Fund managers Karan Doshi and Jaiprakash Toshniwal will manage this fund. NFO period 20 Feb – 6 Mar, minimum application ₹1,000. SIP options: daily ₹100, monthly ₹200, quarterly ₹1,000, will be activated from 19 March. High-risk fund, exit load 1% beyond 90 days. Suitable for long-term investors. It is important to pay attention to entry and exit timing.

Relations between India and Brazil now seem to be reaching new heights. After the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, both the countries have set a target of taking bilateral trade above 20 billion dollars in the next five years. In the joint press conference, PM Modi called it not just a game of numbers but a new example of trust. Along with trade, cooperation will increase in areas like technology, digital public infrastructure, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and blockchain. It has also been agreed to expand the India-MERCOSUR trade agreement. Sectors like renewable energy, ethanol blending and sustainable aviation fuel are becoming important pillars of this partnership. This video will tell how India-Brazil partnership can set a new direction at the global level.

The historic alliance between India and America took place in the presence of US Ambassador Sergio Gore and Ashwini Vaishnav. India joined the US-led Pax Silica Alliance on Friday (20 February 2026). This alliance has been formed with the aim of securing and strengthening the global supply chain of semiconductor (chip), artificial intelligence (AI) and critical minerals. America launched Pax Silica in December 2025.

The name Pax Silica has its own meaning. Pax means peace and stability, while Silica means silicon, an essential raw material for modern computer chips. This means that this alliance is an important step towards technological stability and a secure digital future. Its objective is to make the supply chain of semiconductor, AI and important minerals more safe. After the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical tension, the world realized that the supply of chips and technical equipment is more dependent on a few selected countries.

Strategy to reduce dependence on China

Although it has not been officially said that this alliance has been created to reduce China’s technological dominance, but analysts believe that this is its objective. China has played a big role in the global semiconductor and electronics supply chain, hence India can emerge as the new King of Russia in this sector. Pax Silica Alliance is an effort to create a reliable network among partner countries, so that dependence on any one country in the supply of important technical resources and raw materials can be reduced. This initiative is considered to be part of America’s Indo-Pacific strategy and technology-based partnership model.

Major countries included in the alliance

Countries like Japan, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Israel, Britain, Qatar and United Arab Emirates are already included in this alliance led by America. All these countries play a special role in technological innovation, chip production, AI research and important mineral resources. Now with the inclusion of India, this group has become stronger, because India is rapidly making its mark as an emerging digital economy and global technology hub.

India’s role and opportunities for semiconductor mission

India was recently invited to join this group. This is being considered a big opportunity for India’s semiconductor mission and AI sector. The Government of India has already implemented various policies to promote semiconductor production. By joining Pax Silica Alliance, India can get new opportunities to meet the demand of technical cooperation, investment, research partnership and supply chain. This is likely to strengthen the chip manufacturing, design and AI based startup ecosystem in the country.

AI, semiconductors and data centers are going to become the biggest engines of India’s economic growth in the coming times. The government’s focus is clearly visible on domestic semiconductor manufacturing, AI-driven innovation and large-scale data center infrastructure. This will strengthen the technology ecosystem and give a big boost to high-value jobs, exports and digital sovereignty. The demand for data centers is increasing rapidly due to cloud computing, fintech, OTT platforms and advanced AI applications. The semiconductor ecosystem will provide strong support to electronics, EVs, telecom and defense manufacturing. Experts believe that with strategic investments, policy support and skilled workforce, these sectors will drive long-term growth. In the coming years, AI, semiconductors and data centers will not only increase productivity but will also play a decisive role in making India a global technology hub and innovation leader.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the world now trusts India and is ready to create the future of the semiconductor industry with the country. He further said that the government will soon start the next generation improvement in the semiconductor area. Inaugurating ‘Seemicon India 2025’, Prime Minister Modi underlined India’s growing role in the Global Chip Market and said that the country is ready to play an important role in the trillion dollar semiconductor sector.

Prime Minister Modi said, $ 18 billion is being invested in 10 semiconductor projects approved since 2021. He further said, the world trusts India, the world believes in India and the world is ready to make the future of semiconductor with India. He further said that the size of the previous century was made of oil, but the future will be made of chips. Prime Minister Modi said that the Global Semacist Market has already reached a price of $ 600 billion and will soon cross the $ 1 trillion mark and India will play a major role in it.

Prime Minister Modi said this big thing

Prime Minister Modi stressed, “Our semiconductor industry is not limited to chip manufacturing only, we are making a semiconductor ecosystem that will make India globally competitive and self -reliant. Noida and Bangalore -based design centers are working on creating some of the world’s most advanced chips.” He said that India is working on the challenges of the global semiconductor industry.

India performed better than every hope and every assessment: PM Modi

The Prime Minister also highlighted India’s economic strength and said that despite global uncertainties, the country achieved a growth rate of 7.8 percent in the April-June quarter this year. Addressing the gathering present, he said, a few days ago, GDP figures of the first quarter of this financial year have come. Once again, India has performed better than every hope and every assessment. At a time when there are concerns in the world’s economy, there are challenges caused by economic selfishness, India has gained 7.8 percent.

PM Modi said that this demonstration shows that India is on the right path to become a product nation. Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnav also addressed the gathering and urged global companies to manufacture in India, saying that the country has laid a strong foundation for the semiconductor industry in a few years. The theme of the three -day ‘Semcon India 2025’ conference being held in Yashobhoomi from September 2 to 4 is ‘Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse’.

The event is being jointly being organized by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and the Global Semiconductor Industries Association, SEMI under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. More than 20,750 participants are being included in the program, including more than 2,500 representatives of 48 countries, more than 150 speakers, more than 150 speakers (50 global leaders) and more than 350 masters.

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Asm technologies shares: It is very difficult to earn profits in the stock market in a short time. For this, along with patience, there should also be a deep understanding of choosing the right stock at the right time. However, in the meantime, there are fierce discussions of a company shares, which are constantly making investors rich. In view of the bumper returns on the stock, along with retailers, Star Investors and Institutions are also betting on it. Here we are talking about semiconductor stock ASM Technologies.

Amazing shares of small company

ASM Technologies are not a very big company, but its shares are very amazing. In the last 5 months, it has given a strong return of about 200 percent and 7071 percent in 5 years. Since 1995, this stock has given a return of 51312 percent. You may be surprised to hear, but this is true. Where the price of its stock was Rs 1,223.80 five months ago, it has increased to Rs 3,634 today. That is, there has been a jump of about 197 percent in it. On August 20, that is, the company’s shares reached its 52 -week high level of Rs 3,634. At the same time, the low level of this 52 weeks is 1,033.20. You will be surprised to know that this stock is also part of the portfolio of well-known investors Mukul Aggarwal.

Great performance in the first quarter

In the first quarter of 2025-26 business year, the company earned a profit of Rs 15.57 crore, which was Rs 2.59 crore in the same quarter last year. At the same time, the company’s operational revenue was Rs 122.91 crore during this period, which was Rs 52.62 crore in the same quarter last year. The company with a 4,185 crore market cap stood at Rs 124.02 crore in the June quarter, which is more than 55.81 crore in the same quarter last year. On August 9, the company also announced the final dividend of Rs 1 per equity share for its shareholders with a quarterly result.

Disclaimer: (The information provided here is being given only for information. It is necessary to tell here that the investment in the market is subject to risks. Always consult expert before investing as an investor. Abplive.com is never advised to invest money here.)

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US President Donald Trump said on Friday (15 August 2025) that he would also put tariffs on the import of steel and semiconductor in the coming 2-3 weeks. This statement of Trump has made the companies making semiconders sleep. He said that initially rates will be kept low so that companies get time and opportunity to manufacture manufacturing in America. After this, tariffs will be increased.

Donald Trump has announced that tariffs will be imposed on imports of steel and semiconductor chips in the coming weeks. This step is being taken to promote domestic manufacturing. He says that instead of facing high fees, companies would prefer to produce in America itself.

What is Trump’s plan?

Trump said that the main objective of his policy is to strengthen American domestic manufacturing. He gave examples that just as the tariff on medicines was less and then more, similarly this process will be adopted on steel and chips. He also indicated that this policy can give exemption to companies that will be committed to increasing production in America.

What will affect the world with this decision of Trump?

The policies of Donald Trump have already changed global trade equations. In February, he had reduced the tariff on steel and aluminum to 25%. In May, he announced to increase it to 50% so that domestic manufacturers could get further boost. Now there is a preparation to apply 100% tariff on semiconductor chips. However, companies that will be willing to invest in America will be given relief from this.

Apple’s investment and Trump’s policy

Trump’s statement came at a time when Apple has announced an additional investment of $ 100 billion in the US. This step is in line with the strategy of the US government, under which large tech companies are being motivated to increase manufacturing in the US itself.

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Us tarifs plan on semiconductor: On behalf of US President Donald Trump, there is a fierce decisions about one tariff after another. After 25 percent tariff imposed on India, it has now been increased to 50 percent. However, for this increased rate, 20 days’ time has been given, while 25 percent tariff rates have been implemented from today.

Meanwhile, President Trump is now going to put 100 percent tariff on the chip. It is believed that this announcement of Trump can have a big impact on the semiconductor industry of the whole world. India will also not be untouched by this, because the semiconductor market of India is emerging very fast.

Why 100 percent tariff on chip?

In fact, due to buying oil from Russia, India was already imposed on 25 percent additional tariff. Now the US President has again stirred up the market by saying that they are going to put up up to 100 percent tariff on semiconductor chips.

Currently many countries are working in the semiconductor industry, but India is becoming increasingly a prominent player in this region. The government is trying to reduce dependence on other countries by promoting domestic manufacturing in this sector.

What will be the effect on India?

If President Trump really impose 100 percent tariff on chips, then it will affect Taiwan, Japan and China as well as India. A report claimed that in the next five years, India’s semiconductor market can reach 100 to 110 billion dollars. In the last three years, it has seen a tremendous rise. India’s chip market was about 23 billion dollars in 2022, which has reached more than $ 50 billion in FY 2025. Whereas, America’s chip market was $ 130 billion and China’s market was $ 177.8 billion.

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Trump Tariff: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he can announce something new on Monday with a tariff on the semiconductor. He said that on Monday, he will give updates on the approach of his administration with the tariff on the semiconductor. Trump told reporters in Air Force One, “I will answer you on Monday.” Earlier, Trump excluded smartphones, computers and other electronics products from the purview of reciperoch tariffs, most of these things are manufactured in China.

What is HSN Code 8471?

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released a list of 20 such product categories, which is now excluded from the purview of Trump’s reciperochl tariff. This decision has been taken under the HSN Code 8471 (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code.

This is a code that is used to identify them while taxing products. Data processing machines come under HSN Code 8471 code. That is, while importing or exporting, data processing machines are identified with the help of this code, which helps the custom authorities to put the right tariff on them.

Why are Trump U turn from tariff?

Although this notice of CBP did not mention the reason behind the Trump administration taking this decision, the move will provide relief to Apple, Dell Technologies and many other American tech companies. This is a sign of taking a U turn from the strict move taken on the tariff of Trump, which includes the increase in tariffs to target especially Chinese goods.

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