India has greenlit 10 semiconductor projects across six states, totaling ₹1.6 trillion ($18.2 billion) in investment.
The Goal:
build a full-stack chip ecosystem from design to fabrication, testing, and packaging entirely on Indian soil.
Reduce reliance on imports and secure chips for defense, telecom, and AI sectors.
Capitalize on global supply chain shifts away from China.
Position India as a semiconductor hub in the wake of U.S. export restrictions to China.
India lacks a native chip industry and plays a minimal role in the global supply chain.
Experts warn that investment and talent alone aren’t enough, India must build a deep, dynamic ecosystem.
Leading chipmakers weigh 500+ factors before setting up fabs, including tax, trade, labor laws, and infrastructure.
(Source CNBC)
—Agencies
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