India's semiconductor push targets chips for cars, TVs, power infra: Vaishnaw
India is expanding its semiconductor program to include the design and manufacturing of chips for consumer appliances, automobiles, and power infrastructure. The government has committed significant funding to attract global investment and build a domestic chip ecosystem.
Why it matters
This strategy aims to reduce India's reliance on imported semiconductors and position the country as a key player in the global electronics supply chain.
India wants its semiconductor capabilities to reach into everyday products, including cars, televisions and refrigerators, as well as critical power infrastructure in the coming years, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, outlining the wide-ranging chip-making prowess the country aims to build.
The Minister’s vision comes as India steps up efforts to establish a larger presence in the global semiconductor value chain, with the government seeking to move beyond chip assembly and testing, and build capabilities spanning design, fabrication, equipment and materials. Under the second phase of the semiconductor programme, the government has committed ₹1.27 lakh crore to expand the domestic ecosystem and attract global investments.
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