Our made-in-India chip will be ready in 2.5 years: Vedanta chairman on semiconductor plan
1 year, 4 months ago

Our made-in-India chip will be ready in 2.5 years: Vedanta chairman on semiconductor plan

The Hindu  

Vedanta group chairman Anil Agarwal on July 28 said that first phase of its semiconductor project will involve $5 billion investment of the overall $20-billion outlay, and the venture will be ready with made-in-India chip in two and a half years. "In 2.5 years, we will give you Vedanta made-in-India chips," Mr. Agarwal told reporters on the sidelines of SemiconIndia 2023 event. After parting ways with Foxconn on their semiconductor joint venture, Vedanta group has made it clear that it remains committed to building India's first semiconductor and display fabs in Dholera Special Investment Region in Gujarat, and substantial progress has happened to tie up with technology and equity partners in semiconductors. India is wooing semiconductor and display manufacturers with a $10-billion incentive scheme, making a determined push to position itself as a global powerhouse for chip making.

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India unveils $5 billion plan to strengthen domestic electronics component production
1 month ago

India unveils $5 billion plan to strengthen domestic electronics component production

Live Mint  

India is set to roll out incentives worth up to $5 billion to local electronics firms to manufacture components for devices ranging from smartphones to laptops, according to government officials. However, the industry remains heavily dependent on imported components, particularly from China and Hong Kong, which account for over half of India's $89.8 billion electronics imports in the fiscal year …

Vedanta plans to invest $500 million in group firm AvanStrate Inc.
1 month, 1 week ago

Vedanta plans to invest $500 million in group firm AvanStrate Inc.

The Hindu  

Vedanta Limited has announced plans to invest close to $500 million in its group company, AvanStrate Inc., which is a display glass manufacturer. “This investment is aimed at driving innovation and expansion within ASI, strengthening its focus on R&D, as well as manufacturing capabilities and product offerings to cater to global demand for advanced display glass solutions,” the company said …

Semicon 2.0 policy in the next 3-4 months: Ashwini Vaishnaw
3 months, 1 week ago

Semicon 2.0 policy in the next 3-4 months: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Hindustan Times  

The government will launch the second phase of India’s semiconductor manufacturing policy in the next three to four months as the first stage is “practically complete”, electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. “The focus is on developing the entire ecosystem which includes equipment, specialised materials, and specialised chemicals and gases,” he said. Vaishnaw didn’t specify the outlay for Semicon …

India best positioned to host entire semiconductor ecosystem: PM Modi at SEMICON
3 months, 1 week ago

India best positioned to host entire semiconductor ecosystem: PM Modi at SEMICON

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India’s semiconductor ecosystem is a solution not just for the country’s challenges but also for global challenges. Speaking at the inauguration of the SEMICON India conference in Greater Noida, PM Modi said India’s reform focussed government, its growing manufacturing base, and its aspirational market that is aware of technological trends are the …

Semicon 2024: PM Modi pitches India to chip makers, talks of supply chain resilience
3 months, 1 week ago

Semicon 2024: PM Modi pitches India to chip makers, talks of supply chain resilience

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said resilience of supply chains is critical for the economy as he made a pitch to boost investments in domestic manufacturing of semiconductors – the foundation of everything from smartphone to EV and AI. Speaking at the SEMICON 2024 conference on the outskirts of the national capital, the Prime Minister said the COVID pandemic …

'Our Dream is To Have Indian-Made Chip in All Devices in World': PM Modi At Semicon India 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

'Our Dream is To Have Indian-Made Chip in All Devices in World': PM Modi At Semicon India 2024

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said this is the right time to be in India as the government here offers stable policies and ease of doing business on investments. PM Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the three-day Semicon India 2024 at Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh. India’s focus is to make its students and professionals semiconductor industry-ready,” PM Modi Stating …

India's first indigenously developed semiconductor chip will be made in Gujarat: CM Patel
4 months, 1 week ago

India's first indigenously developed semiconductor chip will be made in Gujarat: CM Patel

Deccan Chronicle  

Nadiad : Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday said India's first indigenously developed semiconductor chip will be manufactured in the state, which has so far attracted an investment of Rs 1 lakh crore in electronics and chip manufacturing sectors. "We have so far attracted an investment of Rs 1 lakh crore in the electronics and semiconductor sector and India's …

India will emerge as one of biggest chip hubs in next 5 years: Ashwini Vaishnav
8 months ago

India will emerge as one of biggest chip hubs in next 5 years: Ashwini Vaishnav

India TV News  

Union Railways and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has recently said the country will become one of the biggest semiconductor hubs in the world in the next five years. The chip fabrication facility at the Dholera Special Investment Region in Gujarat is being set up by Tata Electronics Private Limited with a total investment of more than Rs 91,000 crore. The …

Rising Bharat Summit 2024: India-made Semicon to hit the market by Dec 2024, says IT Min Ashwini Vaishnaw
9 months ago

Rising Bharat Summit 2024: India-made Semicon to hit the market by Dec 2024, says IT Min Ashwini Vaishnaw

Firstpost  

India will see the first made-in-India semiconductor by December 2024, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw declared today at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2024. He also revealed just how close the mission is to PM Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat With several chip manufacturers setting up shop and investing in India, Indian consumers will see the first made-in-India semicon chip …

Rising Bharat Summit 2024: India to Have First Semiconductor Chip by December This Year, Says IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
9 months ago

Rising Bharat Summit 2024: India to Have First Semiconductor Chip by December This Year, Says IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

News 18  

Union Minister for Communications and Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Tuesday confirmed India’s forthcoming milestone in the semiconductor industry. Speaking at CNN-News18’s Rising Bharat Summit 2024, Vaishnaw declared that by December 2024, India will witness the launch of its first indigenous semiconductor chip. By drawing parallels between these developments and India’s manufacturing landscape, Vaishnaw debunked notions of mere assembling …

India's chip ambitions are about to get larger
9 months, 1 week ago

India's chip ambitions are about to get larger

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government plans to boost chip sector incentives from the current ₹76,000 crore, as it expects a mushrooming of chip fabs and testing units in the country in the years ahead. India will emerge as one of the top five semiconductor ecosystems in world in the coming five years, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in an interview. “In …

Every big chip player to re-work investment plan for India: Minister Vaishnaw
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Every big chip player to re-work investment plan for India: Minister Vaishnaw

The Hindu  

India has set its sights on becoming a formidable force in global semiconductor equation, rivalling known destinations like Taiwan and South Korea in next 5 years, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said asserting that if and when mindset of global players has changed to an eagerness to invest in the country. This means, practically every big player would now like …

‘Entry in chip will de-risk global supply chains’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Entry in chip will de-risk global supply chains’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India’s entry into the semiconductor manufacturing will significantly de-risk global supply chains and will make the country a very important player in globally, said N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons. “Tata Group has a tradition of pioneering many sectors in the country, and we are confident that our entry in semiconductor fabrication will add to this legacy,” said Chandrasekharan. …

Two multi-billion dollar semiconductor plants to come up in India: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
10 months ago

Two multi-billion dollar semiconductor plants to come up in India: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

India TV News  

India is set to witness the establishment of two major semiconductor fabrication plants, each involving multi-billion dollar investments, alongside multiple chip assembly and packaging units, according to Minister of Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Reflecting on India's semiconductor journey, Chandrasekhar highlighted the strides made since 2014, particularly after the launch of the semiconductor programme in January 2020. Chandrasekhar highlighted India's …

Interim Budget 2024: Here's how government can boost domestic manufacturing
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Interim Budget 2024: Here's how government can boost domestic manufacturing

India Today  

The countdown to the Interim Budget 2024-25 has begun, and leaders from various sectors are voicing their hopes and expectations, particularly centered around strengthening domestic manufacturing. Ashok Rajpal, Managing Director of Ambrane India, highlighted the positive impact of Production-Linked Incentive schemes and manufacturing incentives on the consumer electronics industry. “The PLI schemes and various manufacturing incentives have already proven instrumental …

Govt Will Launch Semiconductor Research Centre & Digital India futureLABS Soon: MoS Chandrasekhar
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt Will Launch Semiconductor Research Centre & Digital India futureLABS Soon: MoS Chandrasekhar

News 18  

Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday announced that the Centre will establish the India Semiconductor Research Centre and roll out the Digital India futureLABS initiative soon. “We will establish the India Semiconductor Research Centre shortly, which will serve as a hub for semiconductor innovation spanning all spectrums that will …

India developing very strong semi-conductor industry; first made-in-India chip in December: Ashwini Vaishnaw
11 months ago

India developing very strong semi-conductor industry; first made-in-India chip in December: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Hindu  

The first made-in-India chip will be out by December, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Davos, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for developing a very strong semi-conductor industry in the country in a short span of time with focus on the entire ecosystem. Speaking to PTI at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, the Minister said PM Modi launched …

Vedanta invites Japanese firms to invest in electronics manufacturing in India
1 year, 2 months ago

Vedanta invites Japanese firms to invest in electronics manufacturing in India

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Vedanta Limited, the Ani Agarwal-led conglomerate, has invited Japanese firms to form collaborations and invest in India's “electronics manufacturing revolution”. “The demand for electronics in India is fuelled by the Indian government's initiatives such as Make in India, Digital India, and the 100 Smart Cities Mission, which aim to promote local manufacturing, digitalisation and technological advancement across various …

What will enable Intel to build a ‘fab’ in India?
1 year, 3 months ago

What will enable Intel to build a ‘fab’ in India?

The Hindu  

For India to attract semiconductor fabrication and microprocessor packaging industries into the country, government subsidy is only the first step, according to Christoph Schell, Chief Commercial Officer at Intel. While hinting that India did not currently have the requisite factors in place, Mr Schell said: “I think that over time India will be a very interesting location.” Interacting with journalists …

‘NASA-ISRO collaboration is a sign of times to come,’ says EAM S Jaishankar
1 year, 4 months ago

‘NASA-ISRO collaboration is a sign of times to come,’ says EAM S Jaishankar

Live Mint  

At the SemiconIndia Conference 2023, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar affirmed that the collaboration between India and the US is expanding to encompass new initiatives in various domains. We see that, for example, in space where India signing the Artemis Accords and promoting stronger NASA-ISRO collaboration is a sign of the times to come.” Earlier, PM Modi on Friday said …

Vedanta To Tie Up With A World-Class Tech Partner For Semiconductor Manufacturing, Chairman Anil Agarwal Says
1 year, 4 months ago

Vedanta To Tie Up With A World-Class Tech Partner For Semiconductor Manufacturing, Chairman Anil Agarwal Says

News 18  

Indian conglomerate Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal on Friday outlined ambitious semiconductor manufacturing plans for India, saying that the global mining company has identified a world-class technology partner and is in the process of tying up with them, its Chairman Anil Agarwal said on Friday. “For semiconductor we have identified world class partner, we have already identified a world class partner for …

PM Modi wants India to become a hub of semiconductor industry
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi wants India to become a hub of semiconductor industry

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 28 said India would emerge as a global hub of semiconductor and chip-making industry, as he made a strong pitch to global investors, while inaugurating the ‘Semicon India 2023’ conclave in Gujarat. “India understands that semiconductors are not just a national need but a necessity for the world,” Mr. Modi said, adding that attracting …

Why government financial support to semiconductor industry is essential for the sector's growth
1 year, 5 months ago

Why government financial support to semiconductor industry is essential for the sector's growth

Firstpost  

Previous governments have displayed criminal neglect for this sector, and delivering results for the Modi government will require heavy lifting not just at the central level but also at the state and regional levels When the Indian economy was opening up in the 90s, foreign direct investment in various sectors was being invited. While global and domestic companies ramped up …

Foxconn plans India semiconductor unit without Vedanta, seeks ‘diverse’ stakeholders
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn plans India semiconductor unit without Vedanta, seeks ‘diverse’ stakeholders

Hindustan Times  

Foxconn is planning to apply separately to build a semiconductor manufacturing plant in India, the Taiwanese tech giant said on Tuesday, a day after withdrawing from a semiconductor joint venture with India's Vedanta Limited. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Foxconn is seen outside the company's building in Taipei, Taiwan, “Foxconn is working towards submitting an application related to Modified Programme …

Foxconn pulls out of chip JV with Vedanta
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn pulls out of chip JV with Vedanta

Hindustan Times  

Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group on Monday pulled out of its joint venture with Vedanta Ltd, which had planned to invest $20 billion in India to build units for semiconductor fabrication, assembly and testing, and display manufacturing. The partnership planned to set up India’s first chip manufacturing unit under a $10 billion government-backed financial incentive scheme and was once estimated to …

As Foxconn dumps $19.5 bn chip plan, Uddhav camp's regret: ‘Maharashtra could have…’
1 year, 5 months ago

As Foxconn dumps $19.5 bn chip plan, Uddhav camp's regret: ‘Maharashtra could have…’

Hindustan Times  

The withdrawal of Taiwanese electronic contract manufacturer Foxconn from its chip joint venture has renewed the controversy surrounding Vedanta's decision to choose Gujarat over Maharashtra, with Shiv Sena hitting out at the Eknath Shinde-led government for what is called a “tragedy”. “This is a loss for India, and Maharashtra could have propelled this growth story for India,” said Thackeray, who …

Foxconn pulling plug on chip plant venture won't have impact on India's semiconductor goals: Govt
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn pulling plug on chip plant venture won't have impact on India's semiconductor goals: Govt

Hindustan Times  

Following the withdrawal of Taiwanese electronic contract manufacturer Foxconn from its chip joint venture with Vedanta on Monday, Union Minister of State for Electronics & Technology said that India's semiconductor fabrication goals will remain unscathed by the company's departure. Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, has decided to withdraw from a ₹1.5 lakh crore semiconductor joint venture with Indian …

Foxconn dumps $19.5 billion Vedanta chip plan in blow to India
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn dumps $19.5 billion Vedanta chip plan in blow to India

India Today  

Taiwan's Foxconn said on Monday it has withdrawn from a $19.5 billion semiconductor joint venture with Indian metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta, in a setback to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's chipmaking plans for India. Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, and Vedanta signed a pact last year to set up semiconductor and display production plants in Gujarat. "Foxconn has determined it …

Foxconn dumps $19.5bn Vedanta chip plan in blow to India
1 year, 5 months ago

Foxconn dumps $19.5bn Vedanta chip plan in blow to India

Al Jazeera  

India has made chipmaking a top priority for its economic strategy, and this pullout is a blow to efforts to get investors. Taiwan’s Foxconn has withdrawn from a $19.5bn semiconductor joint venture with Indian metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta, it said, a setback to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s chipmaking plans for India. Modi has made chipmaking a top priority for India’s economic …

'India just getting started': Minister as Foxconn dumps $19.5 billion chip plan
1 year, 5 months ago

'India just getting started': Minister as Foxconn dumps $19.5 billion chip plan

India Today  

Taiwan’s Foxconn’s decision to withdraw from a $19.5 billion semiconductor joint venture with Indian conglomerate Vedanta “has no impact on India's Semiconductor Fab goals”, the government said today, adding that it was “a bad idea to bet against India under PM Modi”. Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, and Vedanta had signed a deal last year to build semiconductor …

Micron Investment Fuels Modi Govt's Semiconductor Ambition. What Are The Obstacles Ahead
1 year, 5 months ago

Micron Investment Fuels Modi Govt's Semiconductor Ambition. What Are The Obstacles Ahead

ABP News  

New Delhi: Micron Technology's announcement regarding the establishment of a cutting-edge semiconductor assembly, testing, and packaging plant in Sanand, Gujarat, has reignited fresh hope for India's aspirations to become a global semiconductor supply chain hub. "Semiconductor manufacturing involves various stages and each of these stages may involve a completely different category of vendor," says Kanishka Chauhan, Senior Principal Analyst at …

Tech announcements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to United States a “milestone” for India’s semiconductor growth: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
1 year, 6 months ago

Tech announcements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to United States a “milestone” for India’s semiconductor growth: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The Hindu  

The big announcements by players like Micron, Applied Materials and Lam Research during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s United States visit are a “significant and meaningful milestone” in the expansion of the semiconductor ecosystem in the country, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on June 23. In a tweet earlier, Chandrasekhar termed the latest developments …

Explained | India’s push for semiconductors
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained | India’s push for semiconductors

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Union Government has disbursed around ₹1,645 crore in performance-linked incentives for electronics manufacturers so far, as part of its efforts to bring in more of the electronics supply chain to India. The government’s Invest India agency estimates that electronics manufacturing as a whole will be worth $300 billion by the financial year 2025–26. The SIA, …

Time for India to be counted as a first world country: Anil Agarwal at India Today Conclave
1 year, 9 months ago

Time for India to be counted as a first world country: Anil Agarwal at India Today Conclave

India Today  

Vedanta Resources Limited Chairman Anil Agarwal on Friday said it is time for India to be counted as a first world nation, citing the country’s strong progress in various fields including renewable energy and electronics manufacturing. Speaking at a session during the India Today Conclave 2023 in Delhi, the 69-year-old billionaire industrialist thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government …

First semiconductor fab will be declared in a few weeks: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
1 year, 9 months ago

First semiconductor fab will be declared in a few weeks: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Hindu  

The first semiconductor fab will be announced in a few weeks, and India is poised for a vibrant chip industry in the next 3-4 years on the back of enabling policies and the government's firm commitment towards growing the manufacturing ecosystem, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on March 14. When it comes to mobile phone manufacturing India is number two …

‘Hope for more proposals like Vedanta-Foxconn for semiconductor fabs’
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Hope for more proposals like Vedanta-Foxconn for semiconductor fabs’

Live Mint  

I have been following news articles on the status of semiconductor fabs to be set up in India. When a country is starting from scratch, like India is, it isn’t always realistic to suggest that an entity with great experience in semiconductors should lead the foray. The Government will support semiconductor and display fabs with a package of $10 billion, …

Chips down on India: From Foxconn to TSMC, semiconductor giants are betting big on India
1 year, 10 months ago

Chips down on India: From Foxconn to TSMC, semiconductor giants are betting big on India

Firstpost  

Foxconn and Vedanta are already setting up their semiconductor fabricating plant in India and will invest $19.5 billion. However, other chip giants like TSMC, PSMC, Renesas Electronics, Intel and AMD are also looking for ways to set up factories in India. Ever since news N Chandrasekaran - chairman of the Tata group, announced that Tata Electronics will set up an …

India-US Semiconductor Groups Join Hands to Strengthen Chip Ecosystem Ahead of Budget Presentation
1 year, 10 months ago

India-US Semiconductor Groups Join Hands to Strengthen Chip Ecosystem Ahead of Budget Presentation

News 18  

The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association and the US Semiconductor Industry Association have announced plans to develop a private-sector task force to strengthen collaboration between both countries in the global semiconductor ecosystem, just ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the Union Budget 2023. These are developing a “readiness assessment” regarding the semiconductor ecosystem in India; assembling industry, government, and …

Vedanta-Foxconn leads race to get govt nod for chip plant
1 year, 11 months ago

Vedanta-Foxconn leads race to get govt nod for chip plant

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Only one of the three semiconductor manufacturing proposals submitted to secure financial support under India’s $10 billion incentive scheme is likely to make the cut, a top official familiar with the development said. The Vedanta-Foxconn joint venture’s $20 billion proposal in Gujarat is expected to be the first to secure government approval, while the other two, submitted …

New PLI scheme for IT server, hardware to offer more sops for IP designed in India
1 year, 11 months ago

New PLI scheme for IT server, hardware to offer more sops for IP designed in India

The Hindu  

India will soon be launching a production linked incentive scheme for IT server and hardware manufacturing with one of its facets being to encourage use of IP generated in the country. “One of the things in the PLI scheme is we will create additional incentives for manufacturers or OEMs that incorporate IP designed in India into their systems and products,” …

Budget 2023 | Govt May Bring Incentive Scheme To Boost Local Chip Manufacturing: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023 | Govt May Bring Incentive Scheme To Boost Local Chip Manufacturing: Report

ABP News  

As the world’s chip shortage problem persists, the central government is likely to incentivise local chip manufacturing. According to a report by the Economic Times, the Ministry of Electronics and IT is working on an incentive scheme, worth around Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 12,000 crore, to promote domestic manufacturing of high-end components that could go into products such as …

Vedanta inks pacts with 30 Japanese firms to develop Indian semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem
2 years ago

Vedanta inks pacts with 30 Japanese firms to develop Indian semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem

The Hindu  

Vedanta Group on Tuesday said that it had signed pacts with 30 Japanese technology companies to develop an Indian semiconductor and glass display manufacturing ecosystem. It is focussed on taking the lead in creating the electronics industry ecosystem rather than just technology transfers, Vedanta Global MD, display and semiconductor business, Akarsh K Hebbar said. The summit saw interests from a …

Karnataka may become the first state to have a chip fab
2 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka may become the first state to have a chip fab

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : The International Semiconductor Consortium’s proposed $3 billion chip fab in Mysuru is likely to start construction as early as February if the central government okays the company’s application for financial incentives. Here’s why Five charts tell the floundering story of multiplexes How a Delhi couple bought first home for ₹37 lakh He added that ISMC would make …

‘World wants India…': Vedanta boss on PM Modi, Foxconn and Young India at HTLS
2 years, 1 month ago

‘World wants India…': Vedanta boss on PM Modi, Foxconn and Young India at HTLS

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gained more popularity among the people of the country due to the trust he built during the Covid-19 pandemic, Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal said at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Saturday. “The world wants that India remains a market and not a manufacturer,” Agarwal told Sruthijith KK, editor-in-chief, Mint, during the conversation. Vedanta chairman …

Centre likely to clear semiconductor unit proposals in next 30-60 days: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar
2 years, 2 months ago

Centre likely to clear semiconductor unit proposals in next 30-60 days: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Firstpost  

The government has received proposals from five companies for setting up electronic chip and display manufacturing plants with an investment of Rs 1.53 lakh crore Bengaluru: The government is likely to start approving proposals to set up electronic chip and display manufacturing plants in the country in the next 30-60 days, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar …

Explained | A push for the semiconductor industry
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | A push for the semiconductor industry

The Hindu  

The story so far: In a bid to make India’s $10 billion chip-making initiative more attractive to investors, the Centre on September 21, approved changes to the scheme for the development of a semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in the country. In December 2021, India announced its roughly $10 billion dollar production-linked incentive scheme to encourage semiconductor and display manufacturing …

Vedanta-Foxconn semiconductor plant site in Gujarat likely to be finalised in 2 weeks
2 years, 3 months ago

Vedanta-Foxconn semiconductor plant site in Gujarat likely to be finalised in 2 weeks

The Hindu  

Vedanta and Foxconn have hired experts who are evaluating possible locations for their upcoming semiconductor plant in Gujarat and a site may be finalised in the next couple of weeks, Gujarat Science and Technology Department Secretary Vijay Nehra said. So far, the joint venture company has not finalised the location as they are evaluating various sites in Gujarat based on …

Aatmanirbhar Silicon Valley dreams to turn to reality: Why India’s first chip factory in Gujarat is reason to celebrate
2 years, 3 months ago

Aatmanirbhar Silicon Valley dreams to turn to reality: Why India’s first chip factory in Gujarat is reason to celebrate

Firstpost  

Vedanta and Taiwan’s Foxconn will invest Rs 1.54 lakh crore to set up the 1,000-acre semiconductor plant in Ahmedabad. The factory, which is expected to start production in two years, will not only employ more than one lakh people but also accelerate India’s manufacturing ambitions Multinational mining company Vedanta Limited and Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn on Tuesday announced that …

Vedanta, Foxconn to invest $19.5 bn in Gujarat for chip project
2 years, 3 months ago

Vedanta, Foxconn to invest $19.5 bn in Gujarat for chip project

The Hindu  

Vedanta Ltd. and Taiwan's Foxconn will invest $19.5 billion under a pact signed on Tuesday to set up a semiconductor project in Gujarat, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel said the venture would create more than 100,000 jobs, and the state was prepared to extend any support to the project, which it won in …

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