Govt clears three semiconductor plants in Gujarat and Assam, CM Himanta says 'game changer for North East'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt clears three semiconductor plants in Gujarat and Assam, CM Himanta says 'game changer for North East'

India TV News  

The Modi government on Thursday approved proposals to set up three semiconductor units in Gujarat and Assam with an estimated investment of Rs 1.26 lakh crore. Three semiconductor plants in Gujarat and Assam Tata Electronics Private Limited will set up a semiconductor fab in partnership with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp, Taiwan. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thanks PM Modi for semiconductor plant for state After the government cleared the proposal, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that the people of Assam will remain grateful to him for giving the state a Rs 27,000 crore semi-conductor plant. "People of Assam will remain eternally grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving the State a Rs 27,000 crore Semi-Conductor Plant.

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Karnataka to give semiconductor industry a big push
1 month ago

Karnataka to give semiconductor industry a big push

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka’s Industries Minister MB Patil has called on the Central Ggovernment to adopt a fair and inclusive approach to industrial development, stressing that the state is the undisputed frontrunner when it comes to establishing a world-class semiconductor manufacturing hub. Patil said the state government is ready to offer every incentive to attract investors, and ensure that Karnataka becomes the …

World's Second Largest Mobile Producer, India Emerges As Global Semiconductor Powerhouse
3 months, 1 week ago

World's Second Largest Mobile Producer, India Emerges As Global Semiconductor Powerhouse

News 18  

As the global demand for semiconductors continues to surge, India is making significant strides towards establishing itself as a major player in the semiconductor industry. This shift was prominently highlighted at Semicon India 2024, a three-day event held in Greater Noida, which underscores the country’s commitment to becoming a key global semiconductor hub. This commitment helps maintain a robust talent …

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 …

'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 …

Proposal to set up unit in India: Centre seeks more details from Israeli firm Tower Semiconductor
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Proposal to set up unit in India: Centre seeks more details from Israeli firm Tower Semiconductor

Hindustan Times  

The Union government has sought more details regarding a proposal from an Israeli firm, Tower Semiconductor, to set up a semiconductor unit in India, a senior IT ministry official said on Monday, adding the proposal is currently being appraised. The statement comes days after Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on September 5 announced that the state cabinet has already …

RIR Power Electronics to set up first semiconductor unit in Odisha
3 months, 2 weeks ago

RIR Power Electronics to set up first semiconductor unit in Odisha

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha on Friday took a significant step towards its goal of becoming a semiconductor hub of the country with the groundbreaking of the first silicon carbide manufacturing facility to be set up by RIR Power Electronics at EMC Park, Infovalley here. It will attract skilled professionals, foster local innovation, drive economic growth and further solidify Odisha’s position as one …

Cabinet approves ₹3,300 crore for Kaynes Semicon plant in Gujarat
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cabinet approves ₹3,300 crore for Kaynes Semicon plant in Gujarat

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet on Monday approved a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat to be set up by Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd. The approval flows from the India Semiconductor Mission’s modified scheme for setting up semiconductor fabs, which provides for 50% capital investment fiscal support; the scheme has an outlay of ₹76,000 crore. “The chips produced in this unit will cater …

Union Cabinet approves proposal of Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to set up semiconductor unit in Gujarat
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Cabinet approves proposal of Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to set up semiconductor unit in Gujarat

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a bid to make India a semiconductor manufacturing hub, the government on Monday approved the proposal of Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to set up a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat. In June 2023, the Union Cabinet approved the first proposal for setting up a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat. Tata Electronics is setting up a semiconductor fab …

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 …

Tata’s semiconductor plant in Assam will bring entire semiconductor ecosystem companies: N Chandrasekaran
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tata’s semiconductor plant in Assam will bring entire semiconductor ecosystem companies: N Chandrasekaran

Op India  

The semiconductor industry is a foundation industry for the future and chips are going to be part of almost everything people do in their daily lives, Chairman of Tata Group N Chandrasekaran said on Saturday after the ‘bhoomi pujan’ of the Tata’s semiconductor unit in Morigaon in Assam, which will be set up with an investment of Rs 27,000 crore. …

Tata Electronics holds groundbreaking ceremony of its semiconductor chip assembly in Assam
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tata Electronics holds groundbreaking ceremony of its semiconductor chip assembly in Assam

India TV News  

Tata Electronics: In a boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to establish India as a global semiconductor manufacturing center, Tata Electronics held the groundbreaking ceremony for its chip assembly and testing unit at Jagiroad in Morigaon district, Assam on Saturday. Being touted as the largest investment project in Northeast India, the estimated Rs 27,000 crore Tata semiconductor plant is …

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 …

PM lays foundation stone for semiconductor facility in Assam
9 months, 1 week ago

PM lays foundation stone for semiconductor facility in Assam

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stone for a Rs 27,000-crore semiconductor assembly and test facility at Jagir road in Assam’s Morigaon district. The company will build the facility focusing on three key platform technologies – wire bond, flip chip, and a differentiated offering called integrated systems packaging, with plans to expand the roadmap to …

PM Modi lays foundation stone of three semiconductor facilities
9 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi lays foundation stone of three semiconductor facilities

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 13 said when India commits, it delivers, referring to his government's commitment to make the country a semiconductor manufacturing hub. Mr. Modi was virtually addressing people after laying the foundation stone of three semiconductor facilities of about ₹1.25 lakh crore, which include two in Gujarat and one in Assam. PM Modi lays foundation stone …

Tata Group JV to roll out first semiconductor chip by 2026: PSMC Chairman Huang
9 months, 1 week ago

Tata Group JV to roll out first semiconductor chip by 2026: PSMC Chairman Huang

Live Mint  

The inaugural semiconductor chip from the joint venture between the Tata Group and Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation will debut by 2026-end, PSMC Chairman Frank Huang told The Economic Times in an interview. Commencing with 28nm Chips The joint venture with Tata Group is set to commence with the production of 28-nanometer chips, catering to India's supply chain needs. Ground-Breaking …

PM Modi lays foundation stone of semiconductor projects, addresses youth: Details
9 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi lays foundation stone of semiconductor projects, addresses youth: Details

India TV News  

PM Modi has participated in 'India's Techade: Chips for Viksit Bharat’ program through video conferencing. Fab facility construction in Dholera and more In line with PM Modi's vision, the construction of the semiconductor fabrication facility is laying its foundation at: Dholera Special Investment Region in Gujarat An outsourced semiconductor assembly and test facility at Morigaon in Assam An outsourced semiconductor …

PM Modi to lay foundation for 3 semiconductor facilities worth ₹1.25 lakh cr
9 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi to lay foundation for 3 semiconductor facilities worth ₹1.25 lakh cr

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stones for three semiconductor facilities worth over Rs. The PM will lay the foundation stone for the Semiconductor fabrication facility at the Dholera Special Investment Region and the Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility at Sanand located in Gujarat. The statement said that PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for semiconductor …

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 …

Union cabinet approves three more semiconductor plants in India
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Union cabinet approves three more semiconductor plants in India

Op India  

In a major initiative in fulfilling the Narendra Modi government’s ambition to turn India into a semiconductor manufacturing hub, the Central government on Thursday, approved the proposal for setting up three semiconductor plants in India. #WATCH | Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "Today the Prime Minister has taken an important decision to set up semiconductor fab in the country. The …

First commercial semiconductor fab to be setup by Tata, Powerchip-Taiwan as Centre gives approval
9 months, 3 weeks ago

First commercial semiconductor fab to be setup by Tata, Powerchip-Taiwan as Centre gives approval

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Thursday announced the setting up of three semiconductor plants in the country. The first commercial semiconductor fab will be setup by Tata and Powerchip-Taiwan, whose plant will be in Dholera," Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was quoted by ANI as saying. “CG Power will set up semiconductor unit in Gujarat in tie-up with Renesas Electronics Corp, Japan, and …

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 …

Assam to soon have a 25,000 crore semiconductor packaging plant by TATA Group: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
10 months, 1 week ago

Assam to soon have a 25,000 crore semiconductor packaging plant by TATA Group: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Op India  

Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced on Thursday that Assam will soon have its first-ever semiconductor packaging plant worth nearly Rs 25,000 crore. The Digital India futureSKILLS Summit, hosted by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology through the National Institute of Electronics and IT, witnessed the convergence of esteemed dignitaries, …

As PM Modi Rues Delay, Micron, States & New Policy Fuel India's Semiconductor Rise - News18
11 months, 2 weeks ago

As PM Modi Rues Delay, Micron, States & New Policy Fuel India's Semiconductor Rise - News18

News 18  

A few days ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi voiced regret over India’s delayed entry into the semiconductor realm, stating that the mission should have been initiated 30 years ago. However, despite the delay, the announcement of Micron’s Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging project is considered pivotal, regarded a ‘watershed moment’ by Sanjay Gupta, the chairperson at India Electronics and Semiconductor …

Prepare Chip Policy to Make UP the Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub, Instructs Yogi Adityanath
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Prepare Chip Policy to Make UP the Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub, Instructs Yogi Adityanath

News 18  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, during a high-level meeting on Wednesday, unveiled plans to formulate a comprehensive semiconductor policy to make the state a hub in semiconductor manufacturing. Emphasising the pivotal role of semiconductors in today’s technology-driven landscape, Adityanath underscored the global semiconductor industry’s staggering revenues exceeding $950 billion in 2022, signalling vast potential and opportunities in the sector. …

Assam Government signs Rs 3,114 crore MoU with private enterprises
1 year, 3 months ago

Assam Government signs Rs 3,114 crore MoU with private enterprises

Op India  

Assam Government on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with six private sector industrial enterprises for setting up mega industrial parks totalling an investment of Rs 3,114 crore across the state. Addressing the ceremonial signing of the MoU, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said,” Today’s signing of agreements that would entail investments of as much as Rs 3,000 crore indicates Assam …

India's tryst with semi-conductor: Where we are and what we need
1 year, 4 months ago

India's tryst with semi-conductor: Where we are and what we need

India Today  

Union Minister of Information and Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has promised the country that a first-of-its-kind, Made in India semi-conductor chip will be introduced by December 2024. The central government has been in talks with the biggest players across the world that can help set up a semiconductor manufacturing plant in India. PM MODI'S DREAM Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been …

Semiconductor firms to get 50 per cent aid: PM
1 year, 4 months ago

Semiconductor firms to get 50 per cent aid: PM

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: In a bid to boost investment in the technology space in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that technology firms will be given 50 per cent financial assistance for setting up semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the country. Announcing the government's plans to build a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem in the country, the PM said, "India is becoming …

Modi woos global semiconductor players with talent, tax incentives pitch
1 year, 4 months ago

Modi woos global semiconductor players with talent, tax incentives pitch

Live Mint  

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged the international semiconductor industry to consider investing in India, highlighting the nation's growing talent pool, reform initiatives, favourable tax regime, and financial incentives. Prabhu Raja, President Semiconductor Products Group at Applied Materials said that to develop manufacturing, India is poised to play an important role in global semiconductor industry. "For the first …

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 …

Modi govt's red carpet for semiconductor industries, offers 50% financial assistance to technology firms
1 year, 4 months ago

Modi govt's red carpet for semiconductor industries, offers 50% financial assistance to technology firms

India TV News  

Semicon India 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the government will give technology firms 50 per cent financial assistance for setting up semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the country. Addressing the Semicon India 2023 conference in Gandhinagar, PM Modi said that his government has rolled out the red carpet for semiconductor industries. India’s continuously growing startup ecosystem will …

PM Modi To Visit Rajasthan, Gujarat On July 27-28, Inaugurate Rajkot Airport
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi To Visit Rajasthan, Gujarat On July 27-28, Inaugurate Rajkot Airport

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Rajasthan and Gujarat on July 27 and 28. On Thursday morning, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation various development projects in a public programme in Sikar, Rajasthan, according to a release by the Prime Minister's Office. To give a boost to the public health …

Can investments for Gujarat from Modi's US visit be a game changer for BJP?
1 year, 5 months ago

Can investments for Gujarat from Modi's US visit be a game changer for BJP?

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the US has brought some much-needed relief to Gujarat. Ever since Modi, a former Gujarat chief minister, ascended to the country’s top job, Gujarat has been suffering in industrial investment—once a long suit of the state. Coming ahead of the December assembly election, the announcement had boosted the BJP’s ‘double engine sarkaar’ campaign—meaning …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Cabinet approves modifications in scheme for development of semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem
2 years, 3 months ago

Cabinet approves modifications in scheme for development of semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved modifications in the scheme for development of the semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem, with a uniform fiscal support of 50% project cost for all technology nodes for setting up of semiconductor fabrication units. “Given the niche technology and nature of compound semiconductors and advanced packaging, the modified programme will also provide fiscal support of …

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 …

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 …

Vedanta picks Gujarat for $20 billion India semiconductor foray
2 years, 3 months ago

Vedanta picks Gujarat for $20 billion India semiconductor foray

Live Mint  

Vedanta Ltd has selected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat for its semiconductor project, two sources told Reuters, the first major step in its $20 billion joint venture with Taiwan's Foxconn. Vedanta obtained financial and non-financial subsidies including on capital expenditure and cheap electricity from Gujarat to build the semiconductor plants, the first source with knowledge of …

On The Semiconductor Train: India's First Chip Plant to Be Built in Karnataka with ISMC's $3B Investment
2 years, 7 months ago

On The Semiconductor Train: India's First Chip Plant to Be Built in Karnataka with ISMC's $3B Investment

News 18  

The Karnataka government said at the weekend that a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based Next Orbit Ventures and Israel’s Tower Semiconductor, the International Semiconductor Consortium, will invest $3 billion in the southern state to build India’s first chip manufacturing plant. The latest announcement by Karnataka state authorities implies that the government’s incentive system to turn India into a semiconductor hub …

Karnataka signs $3 billion investment proposal deal to set up semiconductor fab plant
2 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka signs $3 billion investment proposal deal to set up semiconductor fab plant

The Hindu  

Karnataka on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Israel–based ISMC Analog Fab Pvt. As per the MoU, Karnataka would facilitate ISMC Analog to obtain necessary permissions, registrations, approvals, clearance and incentives among others from departments concerned as per the prevailing rules and policies. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Bommai said that the major MoU has been signed when many …

Want India to be a key partner in global semiconductor supply chain: PM Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

Want India to be a key partner in global semiconductor supply chain: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for a collective aim to establish India as one of the key partners in global semiconductor supply chain. The prime minister also informed the people about the recently-announced $10 billion Semi-con India programme, which aims to provide financial support to the companies investing in semiconductors, manufacturing and design ecosystems. “I see six reasons …

More Bids for Chip Fabs Expected but Current Focus on ‘Execution’ of Semiconductor India Programme: IT Minister Vaishnaw
2 years, 10 months ago

More Bids for Chip Fabs Expected but Current Focus on ‘Execution’ of Semiconductor India Programme: IT Minister Vaishnaw

News 18  

With the Internet of Things and 5G becoming trending technologies in India, demand for semiconductor chips is estimated to increase over $100 billion by 2025. Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told CNBCTV18 that in the second round of the Semicon India Programme, more proposals for setting up semiconductor chip production facilities are expected. The India Semiconductor Mission, which …

India's plan to develop semiconductor ecosystem set in motion
2 years, 10 months ago

India's plan to develop semiconductor ecosystem set in motion

Business Standard  

In September 2021, flustered by the government’s lack of clarity on its policy for chipmakers, Israel-based chipmaker Tower Semiconductor had threatened to pull the plug on its plan to set up a facility in India. About three months later, the government unveiled a $10 billion production-linked incentive scheme to attract semiconductor and display manufacturers, which seems to be bearing fruit. …

Union Cabinet approves ₹76,000-crore push for semiconductor makers
3 years ago

Union Cabinet approves ₹76,000-crore push for semiconductor makers

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a ₹76,000 crore scheme to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing in the country, taking the total amount of incentives announced for the electronics sector to ₹2.30 lakh crore, a government statement said. The comprehensive programme for the “development of sustainable semiconductor and display ecosystem in the country” was aimed at making India a global …

On Semiconductors, India Needs to Reboot Trade Policies, Ecosystem to Build a TSMC
3 years, 2 months ago

On Semiconductors, India Needs to Reboot Trade Policies, Ecosystem to Build a TSMC

News 18  

Talks have accelerated between India and Taiwan to build a state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing unit in the country. India’s effort to build an indigenous semiconductor manufacturing facility is not new with multiple attempts facilitated by the state from the early 1980s itself. Delay in the acquisition of land and the failure to streamline this process can still hamper India’s ambition to …

Assam to replicate Gujarat model in power sector: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
3 years, 6 months ago

Assam to replicate Gujarat model in power sector: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Live Mint  

Assam government will try to replicate the success stories of the Gujarat model in the power sector along with its state-of the art technological interventions to turn three power companies in the state to profitable ventures, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. A delegation of the Assam Power department, led by Power Minister Bimal Bora will soon visit the western …

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