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  Government commits long-term support to India’s semiconductor ecosystem; ISM 2.0 rollout next

  Science | February 26, 2026 7:41 IST

  The government has reiterated long-term support for India’s semiconductor ecosystem, with ISM 2.0 set to roll out soon. A single-window clearance portal for vendors will also be launched to ease operational challenges.

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  Meta to buy AMD’s MI450 AI chips in deal worth over $100 billion

  Technology | February 25, 2026 7:25 IST

  Meta Platforms will buy AMD’s latest MI450 AI chips under a 6-gigawatt agreement that could exceed $100 billion. The deal includes a performance-based warrant allowing Meta to acquire up to a 10% stake in AMD, boosting its AI data centre expansion plans.

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  PM Modi launches HCL-Foxconn semiconductor unit, positions UP as India's chipmaking powerhouse

  Uttar Pradesh | February 21, 2026 18:52 IST

  Operating under the Modified ATMP scheme, the YEIDA facility boasts a 20,000-wafer-per-month capacity, curbing India's chip import dependency while bolstering supply chains for mobiles, laptops, autos and electronics.

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  India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to focus on chip design, talent, and ecosystem development

  Technology | February 07, 2026 16:50 IST

  ISM 2.0 will focus on indigenous chip design, startup-led innovation, ecosystem development, and talent creation, with the government targeting 2nm chip manufacturing and allocating Rs 1,000 crore for FY 2026–27.

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  TSMC to manufacture 3nm chips in Japan to meet surging AI demand

  Technology | February 06, 2026 11:53 IST

  Taiwan’s TSMC will manufacture advanced 3-nanometer semiconductors at its second factory in Japan, boosting the country’s chipmaking ambitions amid rising AI-driven demand.

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  Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman announces India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

  Technology | February 01, 2026 16:16 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents a record ninth consecutive Union Budget and announces the launch of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, focusing on industry-led research and skilled workforce development.

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  India targets 3nm chip manufacturing by 2032: Government lays out semiconductor roadmap

  Technology | January 27, 2026 15:48 IST

  India aims to manufacture advanced 3-nanometre chips by 2032. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines a six-category semiconductor roadmap under the Design-Linked Incentive Scheme.

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  UP Cabinet approves 13 key proposals including sops for semiconductor sectors to attract investments

  Uttar Pradesh | January 07, 2026 10:21 IST

  The Yogi government has decided to offer special incentives to attract large investments under the Semiconductor Policy 2024. Semiconductor units will receive interest subsidies, employee cost reimbursement, and exemption from net SGST for 10 years.

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  What is Dhruv64? India’s first 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor

  Technology | December 17, 2025 7:44 IST

  While India has undertaken smaller-scale chip projects in the past, Dhruv64's 64-bit architecture and 1.0 GHz dual-core design mark a significant leap forward in power and functionality.

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  Tata partners Intel, HCLTech teams up with Dolphin to manufacture and develop semiconductor chips

  Technology | December 09, 2025 9:42 IST

  While Tata and Intel will focus on manufacturing and assembling semiconductors in India, HCLTech will concentrate on embedding Dolphin's specialised low-power IP into its silicon design workflows.

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  Trump approves advanced Nvidia computer chips sale to China despite security fears

  Technology | December 09, 2025 7:29 IST

  There are worries that permitting the export of advanced chips to China could accelerate its AI development, posing a heightened competitive risk to U.S. national interests.

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  CEO of Dutch chip firm praises PM Modi's communication strategies, slams EU leaders

  World | October 03, 2025 9:01 IST

  Frank Heemskerk, executive vice president of global public affairs at ASML, stated that it is not always easy to have access to top EU policymakers and also revealed that the company's CEO had a two-hour meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  Intel CEO to visit India for ground-breaking ceremony of semiconductor plant

  Technology | September 03, 2025 19:58 IST

  Intel, along with its partners, is establishing a semiconductor plant for 3D Glass Solutions in Odisha. Intel's CEO is scheduled to visit India in the next 2-3 months.

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  First Made-in-India chip presented to PM Modi: Here's all you need to know about VIKRAM3201

  Business | September 02, 2025 13:44 IST

  According to ISRO, VIKRAM3201 can handle substantial memory and execute complex instructions needed for launching satellites and space vehicles.

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  From Make in India to Semiconductor Mission: Is India ready to lead the chip race?

  India | September 02, 2025 11:40 IST

  India is rapidly building its semiconductor ecosystem, aiming to become a global leader in chip design, manufacturing, and innovation. Backed by massive government support through initiatives like Make in India, EMC scheme, PLI scheme, and ISM, the country has come a long way.

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  India achieved 7.8% GDP growth despite challenges arising from economic selfishness: PM Modi

  India | September 02, 2025 13:06 IST

  Semicon conferences organised across the world aim to maximise outreach of the technological advancements in the semiconductor domain as well as the policies of various countries to strengthen their semiconductor ecosystem.

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  India's first indigenous semiconductor chip by end of 2025; 6G development in progress: PM Modi

  India | August 23, 2025 23:55 IST

  Emphasising the government's reform drive, Modi stated that a new Income Tax Bill has been introduced after 60 years, crafted in simple language to make it easier for the common man to understand.

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  PM Modi's big announcement on semiconductor: 'Made-in-India semiconductor chip by end of 2025'

  Business | August 15, 2025 10:28 IST

  Addressing the nation on the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government is working on semiconductors in 'Mission Mode'.

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  India's approved semiconductor projects to produce over 24 billion chips annually: Official

  Technology | August 01, 2025 12:36 IST

  The government has implemented a Rs 76,000-crore scheme aimed at strengthening India's semiconductor ecosystem, with a substantial portion of the funds already allocated to recently approved projects.

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  Tata Electronics, BEL collaborate to advance India's electronics and semiconductor ecosystem

  Technology | June 07, 2025 11:37 IST

  Tata Electronics and BEL will work together to find solutions that address BEL's current and future needs. They will also optimise manufacturing processes for BEL's products.