Science & Tech

September 17, 2026 8:47 PM

Semicon 2.0 secures $12 billion in investment pledges: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday that the Central government has secured investment commitments of $11-12 billion under Semicon 2.0,  the second phase of its semiconductor programme. Speaking at Semicon India 2026, Vaishnaw said the commitments span semiconductor...

September 17, 2026 3:58 PM

GIFT City climbs nine places to 37th globally, enters Asia-Pacific top 15

GIFT City has climbed nine places to rank 37th globally in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 40), while entering the top 15 financial centres in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a media release. GIFT City, which ranked 46th in GFCI 39, is also now among the top 15 in the Asia-Pac...

September 17, 2026 3:03 PM

From silicon to systems India’s semiconductor journey enters a new era

Semiconductors are among the most important building blocks of the modern world. From smartphones and computers to automobiles, satellites, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, defence systems and medical equipments, almost every advanced technology depends on semiconductor chips. Recognisin...

September 17, 2026 1:22 PM

India a market of tremendous importance: Infineon CEO

Terming India a market of "tremendous importance", German semiconductor major Infineon Technologies’ CEO Jochen Hanebeck on Thursday said the country's chip ecosystem is entering an exciting new chapter, underpinned by economic growth, deep industrial ambitions, and expanding technological capabil...

September 17, 2026 1:14 PM

India’s semiconductor push enters a new phase with Semicon 2.0

India is expanding its semiconductor ambitions from building individual fabrication and packaging facilities to creating a more comprehensive domestic ecosystem covering chip design, manufacturing, advanced packaging, equipment, materials, research and talent. The next phase of this effort is being...