India is emerging as a global hub for AI-ready data centres, attracting billions in investments from Google, Microsoft, Amazon and domestic firms. Strong government support, expanding infrastructure and rising capacity are expected to position India among the world's leading AI powers
Apple may increase prices on some products as rising memory and storage chip costs, driven by strong AI data centre demand, squeeze margins. CEO Tim Cook said the company can no longer absorb all component cost increases, though no timeline was announced
Television prices may rise from January as a global memory chip shortage and a weakening rupee drive up import costs. Industry players warn that sustained pressure from AI-driven chip demand could further impact prices despite recent GST cuts
