Semiconductor chips

January 22, 2026 11:15 AM

Energy and chips anchor India’s five-layer AI mission: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday outlined the five-layer structure that underpins India’s artificial intelligence mission, saying global industry leaders are taking note of the country’s methodical approach. Speaking during an ongoing global summit, Vaishnaw said India is building AI capabilities across the entire value chain. He explained that the framework begins with the application layer, which focuses on real-world use cases, followed by the model layer that develops AI sys...

August 15, 2025 8:51 AM

‘Made in India’ semiconductor chips will be in markets by the end of year: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 79th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, said that Made-in-India semiconductor chips will be available in the market by the end of 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s push for technological self-reliance. Speaking under the theme of Naya Bharat, PM Modi emphasised that the 21st century is technology-driven and that India must lead in critical sectors like semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and clean energy. “Fifty to sixty years ago...

November 26, 2024 3:07 PM

India to train 85,000 students in semiconductor chip design within five years

The Indian government has launched an ambitious initiative to empower 85,000 students with the skills to design semiconductor chips within the next five years. The program will provide direct access to the country’s national chip design infrastructure, creating a strong foundation for the semiconductor design community across India. The ChipIN Centre, located at C-DAC, is one of the country’s largest and most advanced semiconductor design facilities. It provides a wide range of tools and wo...

September 23, 2024 2:07 AM

‘Made in India’ chips will run devices globally: PM Modi in New York

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large gathering of Indian Americans on the second day of his three-day visit to the United States, emphasizing India's ambition to become a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing. He said that 'Made in India' semiconductor chips will soon power devices around the world. "India is a launching pad for all sorts of technologies. We are not going to stop or slow down. Our goal is to have more devices worldwide running on Made in India chips," he said, un...