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TSMC April Revenue Surges 17.5% on AI and Advanced Chip Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reported April revenue of NT$410.73 billion, a 17.5% year-on-year increase driven by demand for advanced chips and AI applications. The figure marked a slight 1.1% sequential decline from March. Cumulative revenue for the first four months of 2026 reached NT$1.544 trillion, up 29.9% from the prior year. TSMC continues to benefit from global investments in AI infrastructure and data center expansion.

Key Points: TSMC April Revenue Up 17.5% on AI Demand

  • TSMC April revenue rose 17.5% year-on-year to NT$410.73 billion
  • Sequential decline of 1.1% from March 2026
  • Jan-Apr cumulative revenue up 29.9% to NT$1.544 trillion
  • Growth driven by AI, HPC, and smartphone chip demand
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AI demand lifts Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company April revenue by 17.5 pc

TSMC reports NT$410.73 billion in April revenue, up 17.5% year-on-year, driven by AI and advanced semiconductor demand despite geopolitical tensions.

"TSMC's robust annual growth comes amid sustained global demand for high-performance computing chips, AI accelerators, and next-generation smartphone processors - TSMC"

Taipei, May 8

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world's largest contract chipmaker, on Friday reported consolidated revenue of NT$410.73 billion for April 2026, registering a 17.5 per cent year-on-year increase driven by continued demand for advanced semiconductor technologies and artificial intelligence applications.

The company said April revenue, however, declined 1.1 per cent sequentially from NT$415.19 billion (approx. USD 13.2 billion) recorded in March 2026.

According to the company's latest revenue report, cumulative revenue for the January-April 2026 period reached NT$1.544 trillion (approximately USD 49.2 billion), marking a sharp 29.9 per cent rise compared with the corresponding period last year.

TSMC's robust annual growth comes amid sustained global demand for high-performance computing chips, AI accelerators, and next-generation smartphone processors, sectors where the Taiwanese foundry giant remains a dominant supplier.

TSMC supplies semiconductors to several major technology companies worldwide and plays a critical role in the global electronics supply chain. The company has benefited significantly from rising investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure, cloud computing and data centre expansion over the past year.

The April revenue figures also indicate continued resilience in Taiwan's semiconductor sector despite broader global concerns surrounding geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions and supply-chain diversification efforts by several countries.

The company's April 2025 revenue stood at NT$349.56 billion (approx. USD 11.1 billion), while revenue for the first four months of 2025 totalled NT$1.188 trillion (approx. USD 37.8 billion), according to the report released by the company.

- ANI

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Aditya G
Impressive growth numbers! But this also highlights our over-reliance on one company. Geopolitical tensions around Taiwan are concerning for global supply chains. India's chip ambition needs to pick up pace fast—we can't keep depending on others forever.
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Priya S
TSMC is the unsung hero behind our phones and laptops! India should take notes and invest more in research and fab plants. So much brainpower here, but we're still importing chips worth crores. Let's make 'Made in India' a reality for semiconductors too! 👏
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Michael C
Interesting data. The 17.5% year-on-year jump is strong, but the slight month-on-month dip might suggest some slowing AI demand. Global economy is still uncertain—hope TSMC can sustain this momentum. AI infrastructure spending is huge, but we need to watch for bubbles.
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Vikram M
Yaar, India should have been in this position! We have the talent, but our policies for chip manufacturing are still catching up. TSMC's success shows what focused investment and long-term vision can achieve. Hope our government pushes the semiconductor mission more aggressively. 🇮🇳💪
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Sarah B
The 29.9% cumulative growth is staggering! TSMC is clearly the backbone of the AI revolution. But the geopolitical risks are real—Taiwan's stability is crucial. India and other countries need to diversify chip sources, not just depend on Taiwan. Strategic autonomy matters.

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