Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) concluded 2025 with an exceptionally strong financial performance, reporting record-breaking profits for both the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year, driven significantly by the booming global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips. The world's largest contract chipmaker announced on January 15, 2026, that its net profit for Q4 2025 surged by an impressive 35% year-over-year, reaching NT$505.74 billion (approximately US$16.04 billion), comfortably surpassing analyst expectations. This marked the eighth consecutive quarter of profit growth for the company, underscoring its robust market position. Revenue for the fourth quarter also saw a substantial increase of 20.5% year-over-year, hitting NT$1.046 trillion (approximately US$33 billion), marking the first time TSMC's quarterly revenue exceeded the NT$1 trillion mark. For the full year 2025, TSMC's revenue experienced a significant 35.9% growth in U.S. dollar terms. The company explicitly attributed this stellar performance to the "outsized" and "insatiable" demand for advanced chips used in AI applications, with its high-performance computing unit, which includes AI and 5G-related chips, being the primary revenue driver. Looking ahead, TSMC provided a positive outlook, projecting its full-year 2026 revenue to grow by approximately 30% in U.S. dollar terms. To meet the escalating demand, particularly from major clients like Nvidia and Apple, TSMC is accelerating its capacity expansion plans in the United States, including pushing up the opening date for its second semiconductor fabrication plant in Arizona. This expansion highlights the company's commitment to maintaining its leadership in advanced semiconductor technology amidst the global AI megatrend. The consistent growth and strategic expansions reinforce TSMC's pivotal role in the global technology landscape, with significant implications for the broader tech industry and investment markets worldwide, including India.