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
India’s push to scale up semiconductor manufacturing and printed circuit board (PCB) production is facing uncertainty due to disruptions in helium supply. The trigger comes as a ripple effect to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. Industry stakeholders warn that rising input costs and constrained availability of
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the HCL–Foxconn semiconductor manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh. Attending the event via video conferencing, he said the moment marks a key step in India’s push to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem. The facility, to be set up
With India bracing for growth, the Union Budget 2026 arrives at a moment of strategic transition rather than a fiscal plan. The economy is balancing while eyeing to become a $5-trillion economy to position itself as a prime contender in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI)
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
India has taken a major step in its industrial policy with the approval of the ₹7,280 crore ‘Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets’, marking a strategic move to strengthen its technological and economic foundations. Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPMs), often described as