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Semicon India 2024: PM Modi aims for India’s electronics sector to reach $500 billion by 2030

Sep 11, 2024, at 11:11 pm

Noida (UP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of expanding India's electronics sector to $500 billion by the end of the decade.

Former Samsung executive arrested second time for leaking chip technology to China

Sep 07, 2024, at 05:50 am

Seoul: A South Korean executive, accused of stealing semiconductor technology developed by Samsung Electronics, has been detained again on freshallegations in connection with the theft of chip processing technology, Reuters reported.

Tata begins construction of India's first chip plant in Assam for Rs 27,000 cr

Aug 05, 2024, at 12:48 am

Guwahati: The construction of Tata’s semiconductor unit in Assam's Jagiroad started on Saturday as part of the government's attempt to create an end-to-end semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in India, the Ministry of Information Technology said in a press release.

Tesla signs strategic deal with Tata Electronics to procure semi-conductor chips ahead of Elon Musk's visit to India

Apr 15, 2024, at 10:56 pm

Elon Musk-owned American brand Tesla has signed a strategic deal with Tata Electronics to procure semiconductor chips for its worldwide operations, media reports said.

US chipmakers refuse to move focus from Chinese market despite Washington's restrictions

Apr 13, 2024, at 07:45 am

China continues to be a key market for a chunk of American chipmakers even as the United States tightens control on chip sales to the country and amid Beijing’s intense efforts for self-sufficiency in the semiconductor sector, media reports said.

Samsung Semiconductor India Research opens 2nd facility in Bengaluru

Mar 01, 2024, at 06:09 am

Bengaluru: Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) Thursday announced the opening of its new R&D facility in Karnataka's capital Bengaluru.

World Economic Forum 2024: Ashwini Vaishnaw says India will be a major semiconductor destination in next 5 yrs

Jan 20, 2024, at 05:00 am

Davos: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the focused initiatives undertaken by India in semiconductor development during the World Economic Forum annual meeting.

Union Cabinet approves MoU signed between India and EU on Semiconductors

Jan 19, 2024, at 06:33 am

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a  Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and the European Commission on Working Arrangements on Semiconductors Ecosystems, its supply chain and innovation under the framework of EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC).

India, European Commission sign MoU on semiconductors

Nov 25, 2023, at 04:32 am

New Delhi: India and the European Commission on Friday achieved a significant milestone in their technological partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on semiconductors.

Cabinet approves Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan on Japan-India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership

Oct 26, 2023, at 02:18 am

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was briefed about a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) inked in July 2023 between India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) regarding a partnership in the semiconductor supply chain between the two nations.

India Semiconductor R&D Committee submits report on India Semiconductor Research Centre (ISRC)

Oct 21, 2023, at 03:15 am

New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) committee has proposed establishing the India Semiconductor Research Centre (ISRC) at an estimated cost of $2.5-3 billion.

Discussed rich potential of AI with PM Modi: NVIDIA chief Jensen Huang

Sep 09, 2023, at 08:00 am

New Delhi: NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed the ‘rich potential’ of AI, media reports said.

Foxconn partners with STMicroelectronics NV to set up semiconductor factory in India

Sep 08, 2023, at 06:44 am

New Delhi: Foxconn Technology Group is partnering with STMicroelectronics NV to boost its chances of securing government incentives to build a semiconductor factory in India, Bloomberg reported.

Three-day SemiconIndia 2023 to start from July 28; top firms like AMD, NVIDIA, Analog Devices, Renesas, Samsung to participate

Jul 26, 2023, at 04:13 am

New Delhi: India Semiconductor Mission, an independent business division of the Digital India Corporation, will organise its flagship SemiconIndia 2023 at the Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar from July 28 – July 30, 2023.

Vedanta Ltd adds semiconductors and display glass ventures to its portfolio

Jul 08, 2023, at 02:02 am

New Delhi: Natural resources and technology conglomerate Vedanta Limited Friday announced the addition of semiconductors and display glass manufacturing ventures to its diversified portfolio.

First Made-in-India semiconductor chips to be out by Dec 2024: Communications and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Jun 24, 2023, at 04:37 am

New Delhi: The first ‘Made-in-India’ chips are expected to be launched by December 2024 and the country is expected to have around 4-5 semiconductor facilities established within a year, Union Minister for Communications and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday.

Centre invites new applications after reopening semiconductor incentive scheme

Jun 01, 2023, at 03:35 am

New Delhi: The Union government on Wednesday declared its plan to invite applications for the implementation of semiconductor and display fabrication units in India starting tomorrow.

'Had a productive meeting': PM Modi after meeting CEO of Japanese semiconductor firm Renesas Electronics Corp

May 14, 2023, at 05:30 am

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he met Toshi Shibata, the CEO of Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Renesas Electronics Corporation and had a productive meeting with him where the two discussed aspects relating to tech, innovation and India’s strides in the world of semiconductors.

India, US sign MoU on semiconductor supply chain and innovation partnership

Mar 11, 2023, at 04:03 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India and US on Friday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for establishing a semiconductor supply chain and innovation partnership, an official statement said.

India must aim to be self-reliant in semiconductor, other key sectors: PM Modi

Mar 03, 2022, at 11:10 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said India has no option other than being self-reliant in key items such as semiconductors, which in turn would also boost the Make in India programme.

India to overhaul age-old telecom policies to achieve digital dreams

Dec 17, 2021, at 11:47 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India plans to revamp its telecommunication sector, the key to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's digital ambitions, but the century-old policies and bitter legal disputes have hindered the government's attempts to develop the sector.

Union Cabinet gives nod to Rs 76,000-crore incentive scheme for semiconductors

Dec 15, 2021, at 09:32 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Cabinet Wednesday cleared the Rs 76000 crore incentive scheme for semiconductors.