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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 equipment, materials, gases, chemicals and substrates and investments expected to materialise over the next two to three years. The minister said it is the prerogative of the companies to decide whe...

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. Recognising their growing importance, the Government of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been taking sustained steps to build a strong domestic semiconductor ecosystem and reduce vulnerabilities ar...

September 16, 2026 2:29 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on Sept 17, showcase India’s growing semiconductor prowess

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on September 17, marking the beginning of three days of high-level deliberations, industry engagement and a showcase of India’s rapidly expanding semiconductor and electronics ecosystem. The fifth edition of SEMICON India, India’s premier semiconductor and electronics conference and exhibition, will be held from September 17 to 19 at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre) in New Delhi. Silicon to System...

August 31, 2026 5:51 PM

Semicon 2.0: Govt notifies Rs 1.27 lakh crore scheme to boost chip ecosystem

The government on Monday notified the Semicon 2.0 scheme with an outlay of Rs 1.27 lakh crore to strengthen and expand India's semiconductor manufacturing and design ecosystem, with fiscal support planned across the industry's entire value chain. The scheme has been structured around six pillars covering semiconductor design, manufacturing equipment and materials, fabrication units, chip assembly and packaging, research and development, and talent development. According to the governme...

November 3, 2025 3:57 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews progress of semiconductor projects in Gujarat

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday reviewed the progress of four semiconductor chip plants currently under various stages of development in Gujarat. The review meeting, held in Gandhinagar, was attended by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and IT Minister Arjun Modhwadia. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Vaishnaw said that all four projects are “showing good progress.” The minister highlighted tha...

September 16, 2024 3:55 PM

India to soon launch expanded semiconductor program Semicon 2.0: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Indian government will soon unveil the Semicon 2.0 program, an expanded version of the current initiative aimed at boosting the country’s semiconductor ecosystem, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Semicon India summit at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Vaishnaw said, "Semicon 2.0 may be unveiled in three to four months. The second phase will focus on the complete value chain." The original program, known as...