Semicon India Programme

November 6, 2026 10:49 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Semicon 2.0 portal, announces 12 more ECMS approvals worth Rs 7,503 crore

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday launched the Semicon 2.0 web application portal for the second phase of the Semicon India Programme and announced 12 additional approvals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), involving a projected investment of ₹7,503 crore. The newly approved projects are expected to generate production worth ₹39,045 crore and create 7,127 direct employme...

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...

September 14, 2026 10:32 PM

India’s Data Centre Capacity Surges to 1.57 GW, Set to Reach 8 GW by 2030

India’s rapidly expanding digital economy is driving a sharp rise in demand for data centres, with the country’s installed data-centre power capacity increasing from around 375 MW in 2020 to 1.57 GW as of August 2026. The capacity is projected to rise further to nearly 8 GW by 2030, reflecting the growing need for computing power, data storage and high-speed connectivity as digital services, cloud computing and Artificial Intelligence expand across sectors. The government has been strength...

February 4, 2026 5:04 PM

Semicon India Programme gains momentum with 10 project approvals; IT sector revenue touches $283 billion

India’s push to build a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem under the Semicon India Programme has gathered significant momentum, with the government approving 10 major projects involving investments of about ₹1.6 lakh crore. At the same time, the country’s information technology (IT) sector has continued its strong growth trajectory, with total revenue reaching an estimated $283 billion in 2024-25. The information was provided by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Electronics and Informat...