Chip, Chip Hooray! Five Indian Firms Hit the Semiconductor Jackpot

India is quickly becoming a major player in the global semiconductor scene, and the latest announcements from the Modi government are a game-changer for five key companies and the entire domestic ecosystem. The Union Cabinet has just approved the sixth semiconductor fabrication unit, which is a big step towards India’s goal of fulfilling 60% of the world’s chip demand and significantly cutting down on imports.

 

Key Highlights:

 

Sixth Semiconductor Plant Approved: This new facility, a collaboration between India’s HCL Group and Taiwan’s Foxconn, will be located in the YEIDA region of Uttar Pradesh, close to Jewar airport. It will specialize in high-demand display driver chips, which are crucial for smartphones, laptops, cars, and more. The plant is set to process 20,000 wafers each month, producing up to 36 million chips monthly, with an investment of ₹3,706 crore.

 

Five Companies in the Spotlight:

 

First Indian-Made Chip by 2025: India is on track to launch its first fully homegrown semiconductor chip, ranging from 28 to 90 nanometers, by the end of this year. This is a significant milestone in achieving self-reliance, particularly for industries like automotive, telecom, and power.

 

Government Push & Incentives: The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes are driving this growth, offering $10 billion in incentives and support for design, manufacturing, and R&D.

 

AI Integration: In addition to hardware, India is also investing in AI, with projects like SARVAM aimed at developing indigenous AI systems that cater to the country’s linguistic and cultural diversity.

 

What This Means:

The combined effect of these announcements is a windfall for the five highlighted companies, positioning them at the heart of India’s semiconductor surge. With robust government backing, global partnerships, and a focus on both manufacturing and AI, India is set to become a critical player in the global chip supply chain—creating jobs, attracting investment, and driving technological innovation.

 

Source: Precedence Research, TICE News, Inc42, Organiser, Moneycontrol, India Briefing, India Today