eyond Borders : Japan Fuels India’s Semiconductor Revolution

Speaking at an ORF event on India-Japan economic security partnership, Keiichi highlighted that Japan’s support comes at a crucial time when global supply chains are shifting. India’s semiconductor ambitions align with Japan’s expertise in advanced manufacturing, creating opportunities for collaboration in critical technologies. This partnership also gains significance as India was not included in the US-led initiative on critical minerals, making Japan’s role vital in bolstering India’s self-reliance.  

Notable updates  
• Japan pledges full commitment to India’s semiconductor ecosystem, including manufacturing and training support  
• Japanese firms exploring participation in India’s semiconductor initiatives  
• Collaboration highlighted at ORF’s India-Japan economic security partnership meeting  
• Partnership gains importance amid India’s exclusion from US-led critical minerals initiative  
• Strategic cooperation expected to strengthen Indo-Pacific supply chain resilience  

Major takeaway  
Japan’s commitment underscores a deepening India-Japan partnership in semiconductors, positioning India as a key player in global technology supply chains while reinforcing regional economic security.  

Sources: Economic Times, METI Japan, AInvest