India must leverage geopolitics — through trusted partnerships and technology agreements — to secure functional inclusion in resilient supply chains
Intel boss also spoke about Intel's collaboration with the Tata Group, which will involve packaging products in India for AI PCs
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s remarks add endorsement to Centre's plan to scale domestic chip design and manufacturing in the country.
IESA’s Ashok Chandak said the semiconductor sector could face a shortage of at least 700,000 workers globally by 2030, spanning design, manufacturing and other parts of the industry.
Krishnan says nearly all of ISM’s first-phase funds committed; new version to be unveiled soon
For India to become a global chip-making hub, the government must take a staggered approach
The Mohali-based chipmaker is also preparing for a rapid scale up of its strategic partnership with Germany’s Infineon, and the first devices are expected to roll out within months. This quick ramp up is backed by CDIL’s infrastructure and existing customer approvals across industries.
The minimum land required for setting up a factory has been reduced to 10 hectares from 50 hectares in special economic zones for semiconductors and electronic components and to 4 hectares from 20 in multi-product SEZs
After the semiconductor manufacturing plant at Jewar was announced, CM Yogi tweeted: "Under the leadership of PM Modi, the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a semiconductor unit in Uttar Pradesh's Yamuna Authority region (YEIDA) - a historic step towards 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'."
The industry has called for a substantial increase in the PLI scheme for semiconductors, more funds for R&D and investment in skilling and training programmes as chip wars intensify
KASFAB's facility marks a significant entry for India into the global semiconductor supply chain, with the firm initially focusing on manufacturing legacy equipment for established players
India’s upcoming PLI scheme for components aims to deepen the electronics value chain, as US semiconductor firms eye expansion in the country.
After its partnership with L&T this month and an MoU with the Indian government, the technology giant is now gearing up to leverage its global semiconductor R&D capabilities for new customers in India.
The intricacies of the microchip industry demand a patient and phased approach
Some of the infrastructure being built for the first fab may be utilised across all three fabs, potentially reducing the investment needed for the subsequent phases
Cabinet nod for one more chip-making unit underlines India’s hardware drive, but the rebooting has to be smooth
The government launched the India Semiconductor Mission in December 2021, announcing a Rs 76,000-crore chip incentive scheme
The task force aims to simplify business operations for global firms designing products in India, proposing strategies to manage and leverage standard essential patents (SEPs) to safeguard domestic companies.
Kaynes Technology has already applied for central government incentives for its proposed OSAT at Sanand, and the application is expected to be approved in the next few days
Union Minister says semiconductor programme to be expanded and the government will support fab equipment manufacturers and suppliers of chemicals and gases to chipmakers
India has been seeking to attract more big-ticket investments under a $10 billion incentive plan for chip and display production, aiming to become a key player in the global supply chain.
So far, the Centre has received three proposals for chip manufacturing, including from the International Semiconductor Consortium (ISMC) consortium led by Abu Dhabi-based Next Orbit Ventures. The other two applicants are Singapore-based IGSS Ventures and the Vedanta-Foxconn combine
If the deals are successful, RIL and HCL will join Vedanta in the semiconductor manufacturing fray in India, which is considered a strategic initiative for the country.
The project is likely to get huge subsidies and incentives, like zero stamp duty on land purchase and subsidised water and electricity, under the 'Gujarat Semiconductor Policy 2022-27' announced by the state government in July this year.
Chip-making aspirants shouldn’t be kept waiting; the government should decide fast how to build on its policy initiative to make India a key player in the semiconductor ecosystem