India aims to produce chips for automobiles, appliances and power grids
Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India plans to design and manufacture semiconductors for cars, TVs, refrigerators and power-sector equipment within five years.
India's semiconductor strategy is shifting toward creating domestic expertise for a wide range of products, from automotive electronics to household appliances and critical power infrastructure, according to Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The government’s second-phase programme earmarks Rs 1.27 lakh crore to expand the ecosystem and has already drawn about Rs 1 lakh crore in investor commitments. New projects include Applied Materials' multi-year plan, Lam Research's multi-billion-rupee investment, Tata Electronics' 363-acre vendor park at Dholera, and Fujifilm's semiconductor materials facility.
Vaishnaw highlighted a forthcoming display-control module plant in Uttar Pradesh as a model of the capabilities being built. He also cited Crystal Matrix's LED display fabrication effort, noting progress toward finer-scale production and a new R&D centre in India.
Why it matters
Building a domestic chip industry could reduce India's reliance on imports and boost high-tech manufacturing jobs.
How this story developed
- Sep 13 India's semiconductor industry secures $1.4 billion in equity funding across 281 firms
- Sep 19 The India Semiconductor Mission’s outlay was increased to roughly $13.5 billion.
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