Semiconductor Industry

September 9, 2025 12:48 PM

From Lost Decades To Atmanirbhar Push, PM Modi’s Vision Drives India’s Semiconductor Journey In Global Chip Race

Semiconductors, those tiny chips no larger than a fingernail, now stand at the heart of global economic security and strategic independence. As digitalisation and automation sweep the world, these components drive key systems in healthcare, transport, communication, defence and space exploration. The race to produce advanced semiconductors has turned into a high-stakes contest, much like the Cold War nuclear arms buildup, with nations vying for dominance in chip manufacturing. India, long on the...

December 2, 2024 1:25 PM

Samsung’s chip dominance faces new challenges amid AI-driven competition

Samsung Electronics, a pioneer in the semiconductor industry, is facing significant challenges as the global memory market shifts toward artificial intelligence (AI)-focused technologies. The company's three-decade reign as the world's leading memory chipmaker is under pressure, largely due to its slower response to the growing demand for high bandwidth memory (HBM), a critical component in AI accelerators, reports Yonhap news agency. The tech giant entered the semiconductor business in Decemb...

October 4, 2024 12:11 PM

US-India commercial dialogue marks progress in semiconductor, clean energy, and innovation partnerships

US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal convened the 6th ministerial-level U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue on Friday, reviewing the progress made since the 5th ministerial meeting in March 2023 in New Delhi. The dialogue underscored several significant achievements in areas such as semiconductor supply chains, innovation ecosystems, and clean energy. The two leaders lauded the continuous collaboration under the Semiconductor Memorandum of ...