Geopolitical tensions involving Iran have underscored the need for India to accelerate its domestic semiconductor design capabilities, according to Sanjay Gupta, CEO of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Semiconductor Technologies. He said global supply chain risks are more visible now, prompting countries to rethink their dependence on
NITI Aayog has launched a long-term roadmap, DPI@2047, outlining the next phase of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). The new phase will drive inclusive growth and productivity-led economic expansion. The roadmap sets a strategic direction for scaling India’s digital ecosystem beyond existing platforms, focusing on livelihoods,
The Indian government is preparing to roll out the second phase of its semiconductor incentive programme with a proposed outlay of ₹1.2 lakh crore. With the plan ready, the government aims to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and design capabilities. The move comes as part of the
India is expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) services in rural areas through its digital public infrastructure (DPI) framework. The aim is to bridge the digital gap and improve access to important services. A recent report outlines how AI-led solutions are being integrated into governance,
India is recalibrating its semiconductor strategy under the Semicon Mission 2.0. A sharper focus will be placed on attracting investment in memory chip manufacturing, as the government looks to boost its position in the global electronics supply chain. Officials are now prioritising segments such as DRAM
India is set to enforce stricter controls on the sale of internet-connected CCTV cameras from April 1, 2026, effectively shutting out several Chinese surveillance equipment manufacturers from the domestic market. The move follows the rollout of new certification and security compliance rules, aimed at strengthening
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
On the second day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Adani Group unveiled one of its most ambitious infrastructure plans to date, committing $100 billion (around ₹9.07 lakh crore) towards building AI-ready, renewable energy–powered hyperscale data centres across India by 2035. The decade-long rollout
India is setting its sights on manufacturing 3-nanometre and eventually 2-nanometre chips by the early 2030s as part of the next phase of its semiconductor push, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, stated while interacting with startups supported under the Design Linked Incentive
Where does India stand in the global race for artificial intelligence? The International Monetary Fund appears to place the country in a second tier—behind established frontrunners, the United States and China. But at the World Economic Forum in Davos, India’s IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw firmly