Indian electronics manufacturers are facing a shortage of printed circuit boards due to a realignment of global capabilities for artificial intelligence needs, Nikkei Asia writes. The cost of the main raw materials for circuits has increased by 70-350% in recent months. Since India imports 88% of such materials, the increased costs are passed on directly to consumers: against the backdrop of component shortages, manufacturers of home appliances, smartphones and cars have begun abandoning traditional discounts and raising prices on their products.