Semiconductors

Drawing parallels with India’s steel industry, the minister in an interview to Moneycontrol also said the semiconductor ecosystem will be the next engine of growth for job growth

No proposal to lift TikTok ban in India, says IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

IT minister Vaishnaw's remarks come amid growing speculation that TikTok could make a comeback in the country as relations between India and China begin to thaw.

Nvidia forecasts decelerating growth after two-year AI boom

The outlook adds to concern that the pace of investment in AI systems is unsustainable. Difficulties in China also have clouded Nvidia’s business

India needs more fabs, faster policy push to stay in the global chip race: Top industry bodies

Several global players are exploring direct investments or partnerships across the semiconductor equipment and supply chain and India should make the most of the opportunity, Ashok Chandak India Electronics and Semiconductor Association and SEMI India chairperson Ashok Chandak has said

Trump pauses export controls to bolster China trade deal: Report

The industry and security bureau of the Commerce Department, which oversees export controls, has been told in recent months to avoid tough moves on China, report said

Tariff Tensions: Textiles & electronics sectors eye gains, auto & jewellery await relief

India’s gems and jewellery industry is bracing for impact and so is the agriculture sector in the near-term, with the possibility of re-routing.

From Technological Rivalry to Global Governance: The path forward

The current geopolitical landscape is shaped by technological nationalism, driven by competition in AI and semiconductors. However, game theory and historical examples suggest that this phase will evolve into co-operative frameworks, balancing national interests with global technological cooperation 

IIT-Madras’ IRIS space chip for ISRO developed at fraction of commercial cost: Director V Kamakoti

The chip is being seen a big leap forward for India's indigenous semiconductor capabilities and a boost for its space ambitions

Industry leaders seek budgetary boost to fuel India's semiconductor ambitions

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

Mahindra will play significant role in driving India’s manufacturing growth: Anish Shah

Shah emphasized the company’s commitment to careful evaluation before pursuing any new sector

Make in India: Centre shifts focus to sector-tailored schemes amid low PLI fund utilisation

The change in approach comes amid a less than 10-percent utilisation of the funds allocated (Rs 1.97 lakh crore) in the PLI scheme since its inception. The output-linked plan “is one set of policy recommendations that should not be repeated in every sector,” said a government official.

NXP Semiconductors to direct 'significant portion of $1 billion R&D investment' to Karnataka: MB Patil

Patil is leading a delegation to Europe ahead of the Invest Karnataka Global Investors Meet, which is planned for February

Global AI Conclave: Component PLI on the horizon, US semiconductor players showing interest, says MeitY secretary S Krishnan

India’s upcoming PLI scheme for components aims to deepen the electronics value chain, as US semiconductor firms eye expansion in the country.

Brace For Impact: 6 ways Trump may shake up Big Tech, AI, chips

Trump’s tech policies could shift towards protectionism, emphasising US manufacturing, increasing tariffs, and repealing former President Joe Biden's AI executive order on AI, among others.

Ami Organics: Early CDMO ramp-up aces growth outlook

While the semi-conductor and battery chemical businesses are the new drivers of growth for the long term, it would take time. Near-term growth would be driven by the advanced intermediates business.

Agnit Semiconductors aims to pioneer gallium nitride tech in India’s chip push

Agnit is currently incubated at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore, where it has access to one of country's first pilot production facilities for GaN semiconductors

AGNIT Semiconductors raises $3.5 million in seed round

The funds will be used to scale production of AGNIT's cutting-edge Gallium Nitride chips, marking a milestone in India's semiconductor industry

PM Modi sets $500-billion target for India’s electronics sector by 2030

Currently, the nation’s electronics market is valued at approximately $155 billion

Cyient DLM: Should investors worry about the stake sale by parent Cyient?

Rising domestic demand, China production de-risking by global OEMs, and government policy support work in favour of the company.

EVs, semiconductors, and electronics to drive emerging sector capex in India: ASK Report

The report estimates that from FY2024-2028, "emerging sectors are projected to account for around 27 percent of capex". This shift will be driven by focus on green transition, supply chain re-alignment and focus on emerging sector and benefits under PLI scheme.

India has deep expertise, scalability to become global player in semiconductor industry: IT Secy

The government was helping industries to create the ecosystem to build the semiconductors, he said

Canon wants India business to lead in Asia, sets up new semiconductor equipment business

India will contribute 30% revenue to Asia (without Japan) by 2035, the company said.

Component manufacturing, domestic players to help drive India's EMS industry: Analysts

Over the past decade, electronic components manufacturing in India grew at 13% CAGR, trailing the overall electronic manufacturing industry growth of 19% CAGR.

After FM Sitharaman, DPIIT secretary defends PLI incentives, subsidies for chip makers

DPIIT secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said critics are losing sight of the fact that the aim of the PLI scheme is to ensure strategic autonomy and reduce dependence on insecure supply chains.

AI Alliance NCR: Govt to float RFP for AI chips after model code of conduct ends

MeitY additional secy Abhishek Singh says startups or researchers using Indian datasets to address social impact problem statements identified by the government would have access to India AI's compute infrastructure.