India must cut foreign dependence across semiconductor value chain; needs to build capabilities beyond chip design, says Semiconductor Lab chief
Dr. Kamaljeet Singh, Director-General of the Semiconductor Laboratory, has urged India to reduce its reliance on foreign technology in the semiconductor value chain. He emphasized the need for domestic R&D and manufacturing capabilities beyond just chip design.
Why it matters
As India aims to become a global semiconductor hub, addressing supply chain vulnerabilities and technical dependencies is critical for long-term economic and technological sovereignty.
India must cut foreign dependence across semiconductor value chain; needs to build capabilities beyond chip design, says Semiconductor Lab chief left The inaugural session of Semiconductor Summit 2026, organised by SRM Institute of Science and Technology in association with The Hindu The Hindu The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ehdpyv/article71630818.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_4533.jpeg Rohan G Das _12370 At Semiconductor Summit 2026 in Chennai, Kamaljeet Singh flags dependence on imported technologies and the need for R&D, manufacturing and specialised talent Chennai India must build domestic capabilities across the semiconductor value chain, from manufacturing and materials to research and specialised skills, to reduce dependence on foreign technologies and strengthen supply-chain resilience, Dr. Kamaljeet Singh, Director-General of the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali, said on Tuesday.
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