India Accelerates Semiconductor Dreams with Strategic Partnerships

Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted India's rapid progress towards self-reliance in the semiconductor sector at the Semicon India 2025 event, unveiling 13 major initiatives. These initiatives demonstrate India's strategic push to fortify its role in the global semiconductor landscape.

A pivotal partnership was established between Tata Electronics and Merck, focusing on equipping Tata's Fab in Dholera, Gujarat, with necessary materials and infrastructure. This collaboration prioritizes safety, talent development, and self-reliance. Tata also partnered with C-DAC under the ChipIN initiative, aiming to bolster India's design and IP ecosystem, supporting startups and MSMEs.

Kaynes Semicon announced collaborations with several firms, including SPARSH-IQ Solutions and Focally, to develop India's first indigenous AI vision solution for automotive and industrial applications. This effort will reduce import dependency and contribute to the creation of domestic intellectual property. Additionally, Kaynes joined forces with Infineon to manufacture India's first 'Made in India' MEMS Microphone.

L&T Semicon has engaged with leading academic institutions to innovate in secure chip development, significant for e-passports and national IDs. Meanwhile, Indiesemic unveiled an IoT Evolution Board powered by C-DAC's VEGA processor, enhancing smart city infrastructure and defense sectors.

The establishment of the India Deep-Tech Investment Alliance, with a $1 billion commitment, marks a crucial financial move to attract private capital and expertise to the burgeoning deep-tech industry in India. These announcements collectively underscore India's ambitious plans to advance in the semiconductor domain.

(With inputs from agencies.)