Taipei

Indian companies used the global stage of COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei to promote their products, expand their international footprint and explore strategic partnerships, reflecting the growing technological engagement between India and Taiwan.

The annual technology exhibition, which concluded on Friday, featured a record 6,000 booths from 1,500 exhibitors representing 33 countries. While Indian buyers were present in large numbers, a select group of Indian firms also participated as exhibitors, highlighting the country's expanding capabilities in electronics manufacturing and software services.

Among them was Sahasra Electronics, a subsidiary of the Sahasra Group, which showcased its range of microSD cards at the event. Company representatives said the response from international customers had been encouraging.

"We already serve clients in markets such as China, the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom. COMPUTEX has given us an opportunity to interact with customers from across the world, and the feedback has been very positive," said Ankur Dwivedi, Strategic Account Manager at Sahasra.

He added that the company was exploring opportunities beyond sales, including technology partnerships, innovation collaborations and possible joint ventures that could support the implementation of advanced technologies in India.

Cloud software provider Zoho Corporation also used the exhibition to strengthen its presence in Taiwan, which it views as an increasingly important market.

Eng Kit Goh, Zoho's Market Lead for Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan, said businesses in Taiwan were showing growing interest in the company's software solutions.

"Taiwan is a market with strong growth potential for us. Businesses here are rapidly embracing digital transformation, and we are witnessing increasing engagement with our products," he said.

Goh noted that India's established reputation in software development had contributed to building credibility among Taiwanese customers.

"There is recognition of India's expertise in technology and software development. That trust plays an important role in helping companies like ours expand into new markets," he added.

Organisers of COMPUTEX expressed optimism about deeper participation from Indian companies in future editions of the exhibition as technological cooperation between India and Taiwan continues to evolve.

James C.F. Huang, Chairman of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, extended an invitation to India's technology sector to strengthen its engagement with the event.

"We warmly welcome India's dynamic technology industry and hope to see greater participation in the years ahead, as COMPUTEX continues to establish itself as one of the world's leading platforms for artificial intelligence and technological innovation," Huang said.

In recent years, India and Taiwan have enhanced cooperation in sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence infrastructure and electronics supply chains. Taiwan contributes advanced manufacturing expertise and technological know-how, while India offers a vast market, skilled workforce and access to critical resources.

Beyond exhibitors, Indian buyers also attended the event to identify emerging products and forge new business relationships.

Abhishek Jain of Arihant Info Solutions, who has attended COMPUTEX for a decade, described the exhibition as a valuable venue for networking and exploring products suitable for the Indian market.

"We maintain relationships with several suppliers here. Every year, we come to discover new products, strengthen partnerships and identify opportunities to bring innovative technologies to India," Jain said.

He also pointed to the gradual development of India's manufacturing ecosystem.

"Taiwan and China currently possess more advanced manufacturing infrastructure than India. However, initiatives undertaken by the Modi government, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing, are encouraging. These efforts will take time to mature, but they represent a positive direction," he observed.

According to organisers, the exhibition attracted 111,312 visitors and buyers from 152 countries and regions, including India, Japan, the United States, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.

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Global technology giants such as Nvidia, Intel, Marvell and Qualcomm unveiled new products and strategic initiatives during the exhibition. Many of these companies already maintain a significant presence in India, underlining the country's growing importance in the global technology ecosystem.