India’s semiconductor push is set to gather pace with the country’s third chip manufacturing plant expected to begin operations in July, while a fourth facility is likely to be ready by November or December, said Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister.

The announcement for this semiconductor plant comes as India pours investments in semiconductor manufacturing and electronics production as part of its broader push to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce dependence on imports. The government has been backing multiple chip projects through incentives under the India Semiconductor Mission.

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Third Semiconductor Facility Nears Launch

Speaking about the progress of India’s semiconductor ecosystem, Vaishnaw said the third semiconductor plant is on track to become operational in July. He added that preparations for the fourth semiconductor facility are also moving quickly and the unit is expected to be ready by the end of the year.

India has been positioning itself as a major destination for electronics and chip manufacturing amid growing global demand for semiconductors used in smartphones, automobiles, artificial intelligence (AI), data centers and consumer electronics.

The Centre has approved multiple semiconductor projects over the last two years as part of its long-term strategy to build local manufacturing capacity and attract global technology investments.

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India Expands Electronics and Chip Manufacturing Push

The minister said the semiconductor programme is progressing steadily alongside the country’s expanding electronics manufacturing sector. India has been focusing on increasing local value addition in electronics production while encouraging global firms to establish manufacturing operations in the country.

The government expects semiconductor investments to strengthen India’s role in the global technology supply chain, especially as companies diversify production beyond traditional manufacturing hubs.

Industry analysts believe the rollout of new semiconductor plants could support growth across sectors, including artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, telecom equipment and advanced computing infrastructure.

India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing electronics manufacturing markets, supported by production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, rising smartphone exports and increased investment interest from multinational technology companies.