India semiconductor mission and goals are evolving beyond policy announcements and into manufacturing. The investments have just touched the $20 billion mark, and the first wave of projects is entering the production stage. The shift signals a key milestone for the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). The country
India is moving closer to producing its first indigenously manufactured semiconductor wafers, with Tata Electronics preparing to begin fabrication using 90-nanometre (90nm) process technology at its upcoming chip plant in Dholera, Gujarat. The move marks a major step in the country’s efforts to build an end-to-end
India has significantly expanded its semiconductor ambitions after the Union Cabinet approved the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 with a budget outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore. The programme aims to strengthen the country’s semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem, deepen domestic capabilities and reduce reliance on imported
India’s indigenous fighter aircraft programme has received another boost after the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) transferred two key thermal management technologies to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). The move is expected to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated CG Semi’s ₹7,600 crore Outsourced Sanand Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Gujarat. The commercial launch makes it the country’s third semiconductor manufacturing plant to begin operations in the past four months and strengthens New Delhi’s push to reduce dependence
Paras Defence has secured exclusive Indian manufacturing rights for Guardian-1 counter-drone interceptor technology. The deal boosts India’s drone defence & manufacturing ambitions. The company announced that it has signed an agreement to bring the Guardian-1 technology to India under an exclusive manufacturing arrangement. The interceptor is designed
India’s Finance Ministry's Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has approved a proposed outlay of ₹1.25 lakh crore for the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0. The proposal will now be moved to the Union Cabinet for final approval. The proposed investment exceeds ₹76,000 crore, a reserve from the
India has taken another step towards simplifying product quality compliance for manufacturers. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued detailed operational guidelines to implement the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026. An alternative pathway has been introduced for companies seeking product quality
Odisha has approved a fresh wave of industrial investments worth ₹76,612 crores. The progress further strengthens the state’s push to become one of India’s leading destinations for manufacturing, clean energy and heavy industry. The investment proposals span major sectors, including green energy, steel, aerospace, chemicals and advanced
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India is expected to achieve a significant milestone in its semiconductor ambitions, with four semiconductor manufacturing facilities set to become operational by December 2026. Speaking about the country’s progress in chip manufacturing, Vaishnaw said the projects are progressing as planned and