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Semiconductor Programme To Focus On Chip Design: Vaishnaw

Inc42Inc42 · 1y ago
Semiconductor Programme To Focus On Chip Design: Vaishnaw
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India's semiconductor programme, Semicon, is set to produce at least 10 chipsets entirely within the country, including design, fabrication, and packaging. Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, revealed plans for the second version of Semicon, which aims to develop the chip design ecosystem and strengthen India's position in the semiconductor industry. The government also hopes to manufacture the necessary equipment for semiconductor production and gases required in chip fabrication plants domestically. The push for a thriving semiconductor ecosystem in India has resulted in increased startup activity, and tech giant Nvidia has pledged support for the IndiaAI Mission.

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Meity policy momentum to continue with Vaishnaw retaining Electronics, IT portfolio

YourStoryYourStory · 1y ago
Meity policy momentum to continue with Vaishnaw retaining Electronics, IT portfolio
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Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union minister, will continue to hold the Electronics and IT portfolio in addition to the Railway and Information and Broadcasting ministries. During his tenure, Vaishnaw has driven growth in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing and played a key role in enacting the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. He has also facilitated significant advancements in mobile phone manufacturing, reducing India's reliance on imports. Going forward, Vaishnaw will focus on implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, formulating the Digital India Act, and promoting semiconductor manufacturing to support India's AI ambitions. The industry has expressed satisfaction with the government's decision to retain Vaishnaw in key portfolios.

Investors Eye A Pie As India Prepares To Lead The Global Semiconductor Revolution

Inc42Inc42 · 9m ago
Investors Eye A Pie As India Prepares To Lead The Global Semiconductor Revolution
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- Indian government's focus on increasing local electronic equipment manufacturing and reducing import dependency drives the interest in semiconductors. - 92% of investors surveyed in Inc42's report express optimism about India's semiconductor ambitions and are willing to invest. - Majority of recent funding in the semiconductor ecosystem has gone into fabless IP developers and system-on-chip (SoC) startups. - India aims to build all aspects of the semiconductor value chain, starting with design and gradually expanding into larger capex-intensive areas. - Product design and engineering talent are crucial for building chips, systems, and products for various applications. - Bengaluru remains a dominant city in the semiconductor space, with many design, IP, and processor companies originating from there.

Synopsys will help Tata Electronics design custom chips

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 1y ago
Synopsys will help Tata Electronics design custom chips
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Semiconductor design company Synopsys has partnered with Tata Electronics to assist in the designing of custom semiconductor products, factory automation, data analytics, computer-aided design, and supply product design kits. They will also help develop intellectual property for chip fabrication. Additionally, Synopsys will provide IP and design tools to Ola Cabs' AI startup, Krutrim, in the development of an AI chip. Tata Electronics plans to invest $11 billion in building India's first fab in Gujarat and a greenfield facility in Assam for semiconductor chip assembly and testing. Synopsys is looking to grow partnerships in India's semiconductor ecosystem and expects opportunities in technology, skilling, and startups.

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