Semiconductor
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Semicon 2.0 gets cabinet approval: India expands push for semiconductor manufacturing, design and R&
Technology | Jul 15, 2026, 06:48 PM ISTThe Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the Sem 2.0 program with a budget outlay of Rs 1,27,500 crore. The new policy aims to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem by supporting chip design, manufacturing, research, advanced packaging, talent development, and critical supply chains.
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India's semiconductor ecosystem makes big leap with Rs 7,500 crore plant in Gujarat; why it matters
India | Jul 04, 2026, 07:34 PM ISTBuilt with an investment of over Rs 7,500 crore, the plant will package and test semiconductor chips for use in automobiles, industrial equipment and other electronics. Once fully operational, it is expected to have an annual production capacity of up to 5 billion chips.
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Uttar Pradesh to become electronics and semiconductor hub as Jewar manufacturing project takes off
Technology | Jun 29, 2026, 03:36 PM ISTUttar Pradesh is set to became as India's electronics and semiconductor manufacturing hub with a major electronics project in Jewar. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said products worth Rs 40,000 crore, which were earlier imported, will now be manufactured in India.
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Government commits long-term support to India’s semiconductor ecosystem; ISM 2.0 rollout next
Science | Feb 26, 2026, 07:41 AM ISTThe 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 | Feb 25, 2026, 07:25 AM ISTMeta 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 | Feb 21, 2026, 06:52 PM ISTOperating 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 | Feb 07, 2026, 04:50 PM ISTISM 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 | Feb 06, 2026, 11:53 AM ISTTaiwan’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 | Feb 01, 2026, 04:16 PM ISTFinance 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 | Jan 27, 2026, 03:48 PM ISTIndia 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 | Jan 07, 2026, 10:21 AM ISTThe 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 | Dec 17, 2025, 07:44 AM ISTWhile 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 | Dec 09, 2025, 09:42 AM ISTWhile 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 | Dec 09, 2025, 07:29 AM ISTThere 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 | Oct 03, 2025, 09:01 AM ISTFrank 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 | Sep 03, 2025, 07:58 PM ISTIntel, 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 | Sep 02, 2025, 01:44 PM ISTAccording 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 | Sep 02, 2025, 11:40 AM ISTIndia 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 | Sep 02, 2025, 01:06 PM ISTSemicon 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 | Aug 23, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTEmphasising 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.