semiconductor ecosystem

September 23, 2026 6:39 PM

Whole-of-industry approach needed to drive India’s electronics, semiconductor ambitions

Industry leaders have called for a stronger and more coordinated approach among industry associations to accelerate India’s electronics and semiconductor ambitions, with greater collaboration across the entire value chain emerging as a key priority. The issue was discussed during a panel discussion on “Industry Associations Advancing India’s National Agenda” at SEMICON India 2026. The session was moderated by Amitesh Kumar Sinha, CEO, India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), and brought toget...

September 18, 2026 11:48 PM

UPI Stays Free for Consumers, AI Labs Warn of Runaway Risk, and Yemen’s Perim Island Threatens Global Shipping

Inside This Week’s Economic Brief This week’s edition of The Economic Brief on DD India examined three major stories: the government’s clarification on new UPI transaction charges, a stark warning from leading AI labs about recursive self-improvement, and the strategic fallout from the Houthi capture of Yemen’s Perim Island. The episode featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Semicon India 2026, US Senator Bernie Sanders, and economist Dr. Nilanjan Banik of Mahindra University, Hydera...

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 8:12 PM

India should aspire to be among early leaders in emerging technologies: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Semiconductor Roundtable with leading global and Indian CEOs at Seva Teerth on Wednesday, calling for greater collaboration between the government and industry to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem. During the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s strong foundation of talent, technology adoption and infrastructure and urged industry leaders to actively participate in skilling, innovation and emerging technologies, including Artificial...

August 26, 2026 3:12 PM

How India is building its semiconductor ecosystem: From electronics manufacturing to Semicon 2.0

India is seeking to establish itself as a major global hub for semiconductor manufacturing and chip design, building on the rapid expansion of its electronics manufacturing industry over the past decade. In an article outlining the government's semiconductor strategy, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said India’s approach is focused not merely on setting up individual semiconductor plants, but on creatin...

July 16, 2026 2:02 PM

Semicon 2.0: Expanding India’s semiconductor ecosystem

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Semicon India Programme 2.0 with a budgetary outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore, marking the next phase of India's ambition to emerge as a globally competitive semiconductor manufacturing and design hub. Building on the momentum created under the ₹76,000-crore Semicon India Programme launched in 2021, the new initiative aims to develop a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem spanning chip design, fabrication, advanced packaging, equipment, materials, research a...

July 15, 2026 3:44 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved Semicon 2.0, a comprehensive programme with a budget outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore aimed at strengthening India's semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem and providing long-term policy support to the sector. The new programme builds on the momentum generated under Semicon 1.0 and seeks to position India as a major global hub for semiconductor design, manufacturing and innovation through a holistic ecosy...

September 2, 2025 8:43 PM

Tata Electronics partners with Merck to boost India’s semiconductor ecosystem

Tata Electronics Private Limited and Merck on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing India’s semiconductor and electronics manufacturing capabilities. The partnership will focus on semiconductor materials, fabrication infrastructure, and specialty chemical and gas distribution in India. Under the MoU, Merck will provide its complete range of products and services, including high-purity electronic materials, advanced gas and chemical...

May 13, 2025 7:58 PM

India launches first 3nm chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday inaugurated India’s first 3-nanometre (3nm) chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru, marking a key milestone in the country’s push towards advanced semiconductor innovation. The centres have been set up by Renesas Electronics India Private Limited and are poised to place India among a select group of nations working at the cutting edge of chip technology. Vaishnaw said, “Designing at 3nm is truly ...