Semicon Expo 2025: India is on a transformational journey to become a global semiconductor powerhouse, and the pace is intensifying. Under the ambitious India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), the nation has already seen investments exceeding ₹1.56 lakh crore, propelling six manufacturing facilities and 18 semiconductor design projects across the country.
With its bold vision backed by decisive action, India is no longer waiting for the future—it’s building it.
Key Semiconductor Manufacturing Projects Approved
Six major semiconductor manufacturing projects have been sanctioned under ISM, with global and domestic giants leading the charge:
1. Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. – Dholera, Gujarat- Investment: ₹91,526 crore
- Partner: PSMC (Taiwan)
- Output: 50,000 wafers/month
- Jobs: Approx. 20,000
- Applications: Wi-Fi, Networking, RF, Bluetooth, Power ICs
- Investment: ₹22,516 crore
- Output: 1.5 billion units/year
- Jobs: 20,000
- Applications: AI, Consumer Computing, Mobile, Automotive
- Investment: ₹7,584 crore
- Output: 4 billion units/year
- Jobs: 5,000
- Partner: Renesas (Japan), Stars Microelectronics (Thailand)
- Investment: ₹27,170 crore
- Output: 15.6 billion units/year
- Jobs: 26,000
- Focus: Automotive, Consumer Electronics
- Investment: ₹3,307 crore
- Output: 2.3 billion units/year
- Jobs: 2,000
- Partner: Silterra (Malaysia)
- Investment: ₹3,706 crore
- Output: 432 million units/year
- Jobs: 4,000
- Technology: WLP (Wafer-Level Packaging)
Semiconductor Design – The Innovation Engine
Under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, 18 companies have received approval for design support, while 70 others are being aided with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. This reflects India’s intent not just to manufacture chips—but to innovate and design them from scratch.
Global Collaborations Boost India’s Chip Dreams
To strengthen the supply chain and knowledge base, India is collaborating globally:
- USA – MoUs with IBM, Purdue University
- Japan – Semiconductor supply chain pact
- EU – TTC framework for R&D and skills
- Singapore – Customs and semiconductor tech cooperation
Leading global tech firms like AMD, Microchip, Applied Materials, and Lam Research have committed over $1.5 billion to set up engineering and R&D centers in India.
Fiscal Incentives & Policy Support
The backbone of ISM’s success lies in policy clarity and financial commitment:
- Fabs & Display Fabs: 50% capex support
- ATMP/OSAT Facilities: 50% capital support
- Design Incentives: Infrastructure, IP, and R&D support for 5 years
The Mission’s Vision: A Self-Reliant Chip Ecosystem
Launched in 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the India Semiconductor Mission is now converting vision into silicon. Aligned with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the mission focuses on:
- Strengthening India's place in global chip supply chains
- Fostering indigenous R&D and design
- Creating lakhs of skilled jobs in high-tech domains
India’s Techade Has Arrived
With these developments, India isn’t just catching up—it is setting the pace for global chip manufacturing, AI hardware innovation, and electronics production. The world’s largest democracy is rapidly evolving into a trusted tech partner in the semiconductor space.
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