Semiconductor Giant TSMC Set to Implement Major Price Hikes

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading contract chipmaker, is preparing for a significant strategic shift that will impact the entire technology sector. The company has notified its major clients that substantial price increases are on the horizon for its most advanced semiconductor products.

Beginning in 2026, TSMC will implement price increases ranging between 8% and 10% for chips manufactured using process technologies below 5 nanometers. These advanced nodes represent the core components powering flagship smartphones, artificial intelligence systems, and high-performance computing equipment across global markets.

The primary driver behind these planned increases stems from skyrocketing capital investment requirements. New production facilities and the highly sophisticated equipment needed for next-generation Read more...