India's semiconductor mission

With many chip companies seeking alternative production sites to China amidst geopolitical concerns, India is preparing itself to be a viable option.

With many chip companies seeking alternative production sites to China amidst geopolitical concerns, India is preparing itself to be a viable option, establishing fabs and chip design companies within the country to build a semiconductor ecosystem.

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Wednesday 1 July 2026

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 reportedly clears Finance Ministry hurdle as govt highlights first-phase progress

India's proposed second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM 2.0) has reportedly taken a key step forward, clearing the Finance...

Monday 25 May 2026

India roundup: India accelerates chip ambitions, but ecosystem gaps remain a key challenge

India is advancing its technology and semiconductor ambitions through new fab projects, packaging...

Thursday 21 May 2026

Five weak links India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 must fix

India's first semiconductor mission brought fabs, OSAT units, and chip projects into the policy pipeline. Its second phase is being shaped around a harder question: whether India can...

Monday 9 February 2026

India's semiconductor push shifts focus under ISM 2.0 from fabs to design, equipment and IP

According to The Economic Times, India's Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 will prioritise chip design companies and...

Monday 9 February 2026

India roundup: India's annual budget to boost AI and chip ecosystem

India unveils the latest Union Budget, which includes India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, to boost chip incentives. The Trump Administration announced a reduced 18% tariff on India as...

Tuesday 20 January 2026

Kaynes Semicon secures ISM fiscal support in India chip push

Kaynes Semicon Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kaynes Technology India Limited, has signed a Fiscal Support Agreement and related transaction documents with the India...

Friday 12 September 2025

Indian officials say Foxconn remains committed despite Chinese worker departure, outlines India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

Senior Indian semiconductor officials said on September 11, 2025, that Foxconn remains "completely upbeat" about its expansion plans in India despite being forced to send Chinese workers...

Wednesday 13 August 2025

India approves four chip projects under ISM

India has approved four additional semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), further strengthening the country's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. These...

Monday 4 August 2025

India highlights semiconductor potential ahead of Semicon India 2025

Ahead of the fourth edition of Semicon India, set to be held from September 2-4, 2025, in New Delhi, the Indian Government has released a press statement reaffirming its commitment...

Tuesday 8 July 2025

India seeks deeper semiconductor, digital ties with Malaysia

India's High Commissioner to Malaysia, B N Reddy, has called for stronger collaboration between Indian and Malaysian companies in semiconductors and digital technology.

Tuesday 1 April 2025

Kaynes Semicon plans to package chips in India by July, highlighting Micron's delayed ATMP plant

A senior executive from Kaynes Semicon revealed plans for the company to become the first in India to package chips by July, noting the delay in Micron's ATMP project.

Tuesday 21 January 2025

CG Power receives government subsidy to build OSAT facility in India

CG Power and Industrial Solutions signed a fiscal support agreement with the India Semiconductor Mission as India strives to become a global semiconductor hub.

Thursday 28 November 2024

Lam Research to set up office at Tata-PSMC wafer fab

Taiwan-based pure-play foundry PSMC is building a 12-inch wafer fab for Tata Electronics in India, and Lam Research, eyeing growing Indian opportunities, plans to set up an office...

Friday 27 September 2024

US and India launch national security fab for compound semiconductors amid export control challenges

The US and India recently announced the establishment of a national security fab dedicated to producing chips using compound semiconductors, marking a significant milestone in India's...

Monday 23 September 2024

US and India to build national security fab, GlobalFoundries to set up R&D center in Kolkata

As the US hosted the Quad Leaders Summit in Delaware, the US and India intensified their semiconductor collaboration by launching a series of initiatives, including a semiconductor...

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