India, Dec. 4 -- As global hyperscalers ramp up AI server data-center expansions, memory isn't the only component in tight supply. Following recent price hikes by U.S. suppliers, Panasonic has informed distributors and direct customers of 15-30% increases on select tantalum capacitor models, Commercial Times reports.

As Commercial Times highlights, this marks Panasonic's first price hike of 2025, following the previous increase in December, 2024. The Economic Daily News adds that the adjustments-covering 30-40 tantalum polymer capacitor specifications-will take effect February 1, 2026, aimed at offsetting rising costs for materials, processes, and production equipment.

According to Commercial Times, with tantalum supply chains oligopoli...