Topic
cost increase
Manufacturing Microsoft raises Xbox Series X price by £170 as memory chip costs climb
Microsoft has raised Xbox console prices worldwide, with the Series X disc edition rising £170 to £670 and the baseline Series S up 43% to £430, citing rising memory and storage chip costs. The move follows similar increases from Sony and Valve, driven by AI-fueled demand for RAM and graphics components, according to BBC reporting.
Commodities FACT halts ammonium sulphate production amid raw material crunch, rising costs
Public sector Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT) has suspended ammonium sulphate production due to supply chain disruptions and soaring raw material costs from geopolitical tensions. The government has imported enough fertilizer to cover the shortfall, ensuring no impact on farmers. FACT is exploring alternative sources to resume production.
TSMC Faces Rising Costs Amid Global Expansion
TSMC, the leading chipmaker, is considering price increases due to inflation-driven cost rises. The company is expanding globally, with significant investments in the US, Germany, and Japan, driven by customer demand rather than geopolitical pressures.