India makes a major push to manufacture its own computer chips
India makes a major push to manufacture its own computer chips
India is currently making a major shift in its economic strategy by moving from being a hub for IT design services to a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing.
Historically, India relied on imports for 85% of its chip needs, creating a significant vulnerability.
To address this, the government launched the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) with a massive budget of $10 billion.
The goal is to achieve technological sovereignty through the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, which aims to make the nation self-reliant in critical technology.
Major partnerships, such as Tata Electronics collaborating with Taiwan’s PSMC, are already underway in various Indian states.
While India already employs a large percentage of the global design workforce, the country is now pushing to create its own indigenous intellectual property.
By focusing on specialized training in manufacturing and developing industrial infrastructure, India aims to scale its semiconductor market to over $100 billion by 2032, transitioning from basic assembly to advanced-node fabrication to support the future of AI, 5G, and electric vehicles.
