India’s semiconductor mission is set to sharpen its focus on research and development (R&D). The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has indicated a broader push beyond manufacturing incentives. A senior government official said the next phase of the programme will prioritise innovation, design capabilities
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has signalled progress in the country’s efforts to build a domestic chip ecosystem. India is set to operationalise four semiconductor manufacturing plants within the year, he highlighted. The move comes as India pushes a broader policy to
India’s semiconductor ambitions are facing cost pressures amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which is disrupting energy markets and global supply chains. Industry executives and analysts say rising crude prices and logistics disruptions are increasing the “real cost” of setting up and operating chip
The Bihar government has launched its Semiconductor Policy 2026 as part of a broader push to accelerate industrialisation and position the state as a technology-driven economy. Under the new policy framework, companies investing in semiconductor manufacturing and related industries will be eligible for substantial incentives.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is currently delivering the Union Budget 2026–27 live in Parliament, marking her ninth consecutive budget presentation, and the country is closely watching every major announcement as it unfolds. As the live coverage continues, one of the standout policy thrusts revealed is the
India is approaching a key milestone in its technology ambitions, with four semiconductor manufacturing facilities scheduled to begin commercial production in 2026. The move marks a critical step in the country’s effort to build domestic capability in chip manufacturing and reduce reliance on overseas supply