Tamil Nadu to tap into semiconductor, electronics sectors; rolls out policy to attract investors
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu to tap into semiconductor, electronics sectors; rolls out policy to attract investors

The Hindu  

To account for 40% of India’s electronics exports, the Tamil Nadu government on Sunday rolled out its ‘Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy 2024’ at the Global Investors Meet. The policy seeks to attract anchor investments in semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing and create a skilled talent pool of over two lakh persons by 2030. Global marquee research and design entities undertaking semiconductor design for integrated circuits, chipsets, system on chips, systems & IP cores and semiconductor-linked design; semiconductor equipment design; high-end electronic product design and development; and high-end electronics system design and manufacturing software shall be eligible for the incentives. The State has over 100 academic institutions offering courses in very large-scale integration, electronics design, nanotechnology, etc., which support the talent pool needed for the semiconductor industry.

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Lessons for India from Intel’s downturn
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Lessons for India from Intel’s downturn

Hindustan Times  

Silicon Valley thrives on disruption. But even in this land of constant change, there’s a sense of melancholy in the air as Intel, the once-unquestioned king of chips, stumbles towards an uncertain future. “Intel’s biggest problem isn’t just competition,” a seasoned industry analyst confided, “it’s their legacy.” The company, with its massive workforce and sprawling infrastructure, is like a super …

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 …

IIT Madras to conduct short-term courses for engineering and science students for training in semiconductor industry
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IIT Madras to conduct short-term courses for engineering and science students for training in semiconductor industry

The Hindu  

Engineering and Science students can now register for short-term training programmes in the semiconductor industry at IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation. IIT Madras has partnered with the SWAYAM Plus initiative of the Union Education Ministry to launch training programmes for graduates from electronics, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and production disciplines. The recently launched short-term courses include Comprehensive Electronics and Embedded Systems; …

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 …

Tata’s semiconductor plant in Assam will bring entire semiconductor ecosystem companies: N Chandrasekaran
4 months, 3 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. …

Career in the semiconductor industry in India
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Career in the semiconductor industry in India

The Hindu  

The rise of the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence are fuelling a new era of growth for the semiconductor industry. As India pushes to build a strong semiconductor industry, the need for a highly skilled workforce to support the growing ecosystem will continue to increase. To address this, India must ensure that engineering graduates are equipped with the necessary …

UP unveils subsidies for semiconductor units
9 months, 2 weeks ago

UP unveils subsidies for semiconductor units

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Aimed at bolstering semiconductor manufacturing, the UP government announced subsidies and exemptions for investors on setting up semiconductor units in the state under the UP Semiconductor Policy-2024, an official release stated on Monday. The state government will extend support to companies in skills training/research and development, emphasising its commitment to positioning UP as a leader in the semiconductor sector. …

Every big chip player to re-work investment plan for India: Minister Vaishnaw
9 months, 3 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 …

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 …

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 …

Qualcomm India expands presence in Chennai with new design centre
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Qualcomm India expands presence in Chennai with new design centre

The Hindu  

Qualcomm announced plans to expand their operations in Chennai on January 7. "At the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet in Chennai today, Qualcomm Incorporated announced a significant expansion in Chennai with a new facility for their Design Centre, representing a proposed investment of ₹177.27 crore," the release said. Savi Soin, President, Qualcomm India, said the new design centre in Chennai …

‘Generous’ incentives have boosted semiconductor ambitions: IT Secy
1 year ago

‘Generous’ incentives have boosted semiconductor ambitions: IT Secy

The Hindu  

The geopolitical advantage for India of companies and countries looking for resilient semiconductor and electronics supply chains is only going to last for “four or five years,” and that it was important to seize that opportunity within this period, Secretary of Electronics and Information Technology S. Krishnan said on Monday. Circumstances have changed for the industry now, with production-linked incentives …

Tamil Nadu is the premier choice for investment in the south: T.R.B. Rajaa
1 year, 1 month ago

Tamil Nadu is the premier choice for investment in the south: T.R.B. Rajaa

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu is the sector leader in automobile, electric vehicles, Global Capability Centres, renewable energy components, medical device manufacturing, among other, said T.R.B. “Tamil Nadu is the premier choice for investments in this region, a fact underscored by our top rank in Niti Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index, 2022,” he said while delivering his keynote address at the Tamil Nadu Global …

India sees massive surge in semiconductor jobs, likely to have over 1 lakh semicon engineers in 5 years
1 year, 2 months ago

India sees massive surge in semiconductor jobs, likely to have over 1 lakh semicon engineers in 5 years

Firstpost  

From Micron to the Tata group, several major players are setting up semiconductor fabrication units, as well as R&D centres. Experts believe that over the next 5 years, India will see over 1 lakh semiconductor design engineers being made The landscape of India’s semiconductor industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation, promising an exponential surge in job opportunities …

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 …

Career Wise: What Opportunities Semiconductor Industry Opens For Students In India?
1 year, 5 months ago

Career Wise: What Opportunities Semiconductor Industry Opens For Students In India?

News 18  

​ As the board exam results are announced, students are ready to transition from schools to colleges. This scheme aims to develop a strong domestic semiconductor design ecosystem in the country, enabling India to become a hub for innovation and design in the global semiconductor industry. How To Make Career In Semiconductor Industry The industry is attracting growing demand for …

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 …

TN attracts ₹4,900 crore Defence sector investments
1 year, 7 months ago

TN attracts ₹4,900 crore Defence sector investments

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu saw ₹4,900 crore investment in aerospace and Defence sectors in the last two years and the committed investment is ₹15,000 crore, said B. Krishnamoorthy, special secretary and project director of TIDCO. Speaking at a programme here on Thursday on “Accelerating Defence and Aerospace Industry in Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor”, he said the State is looking at creating infrastructure …

India’s semiconductor mission might need a compass
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s semiconductor mission might need a compass

The Hindu  

The United States Department of Commerce and its Indian counterpart have recently concluded a memorandum of understanding in March 2023 to ensure that subsidies by each country do not come in the way of India’s semiconductor dreams, as espoused by the much publicised semiconductor policy launched in December 2021. The way forward The institutional framework for such a shift in …

AICTE launches curriculum for technical courses in semiconductor design
1 year, 10 months ago

AICTE launches curriculum for technical courses in semiconductor design

Live Mint  

The All India Council for Technical Education has launched curriculum for two new programs designed for design and manufacturing in semiconductors, which will provide variety of employment roles and salary incentives for students, said Ashwini Vaishnaw, minister of railways, communications, electronics and information technology. A new course curriculum has been developed and today AICTE within the education ministry has launched …

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 …

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,” …

India must dominate the game of chips – through its human resources
2 years, 2 months ago

India must dominate the game of chips – through its human resources

Live Mint  

Washington’s wide-ranging sanctions on China’s semiconductor industry will go far in containing the US’s geopolitical rival. India must have the baseline capability to produce advanced semiconductors on its own soil, not only to serve national security requirements but also equip its talent pool with the skills needed to master the entire semiconductor industry cycle. India’s goal should be to use …

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 …

Fabs: The east Asia lesson for India
2 years, 2 months ago

Fabs: The east Asia lesson for India

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : A few days ago, the central government tweaked its ₹76,000 crore production-linked incentive scheme for semiconductors, offering fiscal support of 50% of the project cost for companies looking to set up chip manufacturing plants in India, irrespective of the chip type. FII holdings of bearish bets on indices spike Soon, pay highway toll based on size of …

For World to View India’s Potential as Semiconductor Powerhouse, We Need Targeted Trade Policies
2 years, 6 months ago

For World to View India’s Potential as Semiconductor Powerhouse, We Need Targeted Trade Policies

News 18  

India faces a tough task ahead: to show its commitment to building the semiconductor industry. Some policy instruments that India can look at include: The World Semiconductor Council The WSC is an international forum bringing together semiconductor leaders and technical experts to address global issues concerning the industry. This would also extend India’s access to free trade with respect to …

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 …

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. …

TMS Ep113: Semiconductor, railways' budget, market, indigenous OS
2 years, 10 months ago

TMS Ep113: Semiconductor, railways' budget, market, indigenous OS

Business Standard  

Just over a month after it announced a Rs 76,000 crore incentive plan for semiconductor manufacturing, the government last Saturday claimed to have received five proposals for setting up of semiconductor fabrication and display fabrication units worth Rs 1.53 lakh crore in the country. Will India become a global semiconductor manufacturing hub in the next few years?While the government’s labour …

How India can achieve its dream of becoming a semiconductor hub
2 years, 10 months ago

How India can achieve its dream of becoming a semiconductor hub

The Hindu  

The pandemic has brought to the fore the fragility of the global supply chain of semiconductor manufacturing. Considering that initial manufacturing would be in mature tech, it would be ideal to enter into an agreement with the consumers of such semiconductors like automotive manufacturers to ensure that whatever is produced is consumed. The India Electronics and Semiconductor Association is exploring …

Intel planning semiconductor manufacturing unit in India as govt rolls out incentives
2 years, 11 months ago

Intel planning semiconductor manufacturing unit in India as govt rolls out incentives

Live Mint  

Chipset maker, Intel, is planning to set up its semiconductor manufacturing unit in India. The Union Cabinet approved a ₹76,000-crore policy boost for semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in the country in a bid to position India as a global hub for hi-tech production. The government has lined up an attractive incentive support for companies engaged in silicon semiconductor fabs, …

In Software-obsessed India, Hardware Finally Gets a Place in the Sun
3 years ago

In Software-obsessed India, Hardware Finally Gets a Place in the Sun

News 18  

The Union Cabinet, on December 15, approved a much-awaited ‘comprehensive programme for the development of a sustainable semiconductor and display ecosystem’. The Rs 76,000 crore package will support 100 domestic semiconductor design companies, 15 compound semiconductors and semiconductor packaging units, two fabrication units, and two display fabs. Reason 2: A 20-year roadmap, not merely a one-off incentive scheme The package …

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 …

Centre approves 14 eligible applicants under PLI scheme for IT hardware
3 years, 5 months ago

Centre approves 14 eligible applicants under PLI scheme for IT hardware

Business Standard  

The Ministry of Electronics and IT on Thursday approved 14 eligible applicants under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for IT hardware. PLI Scheme for IT Hardware notified on 3rd March 2021, extends an incentive of 4 percent to 2 percent/1 percent on net incremental sales of goods under target segments that are manufactured in India to eligible companies, for a …

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