📊Executive Summary

The article discusses the rising costs of consumer electronics due to a shortage of DDR4 memory, driven by the prioritization of AI-grade memory production. As semiconductor fabs shift focus to higher-margin products like DDR5 and HBM, the availability of DDR4 is constrained, leading to price increases of 40-100% for DRAM and NAND flash memory. This shortage is expected to affect various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, and healthcare, with anticipated price hikes of 10-15% for devices. The Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association acknowledges this shortage and warns of ongoing impacts for the next 12-18 months, necessitating proactive procurement strategies....