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India's Semiconductor Surge: How Modi's 2022 Vision Is Now Delivering Results

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says the government's strategic push to build a complete semiconductor ecosystem is now showing real, tangible results. He highlighted that the Design Linked Incentive Scheme is supporting 24 startups, with several having already completed product tape-outs and gained market traction. The minister explained the program was conceived with a long-term vision to transform India into a product-driven nation in critical technologies. The government now plans to scale up the initiative to support at least 50 fabless semiconductor companies.

Key Points: Ashwini Vaishnaw Says India's Semiconductor Push Showing Tangible Results

  • Minister Vaishnaw reviewed progress with companies under the Design Linked Incentive Scheme
  • The program now supports 24 semiconductor startups, exceeding initial modest expectations
  • Several startups have completed tape-outs and gained market traction for their products
  • The government aims to enable at least 50 fabless semiconductor companies in the next phase
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Govt's multi-year semiconductor push showing real results: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw states India's multi-year semiconductor ecosystem strategy is working, with 24 startups supported and products reaching the market.

Govt's multi-year semiconductor push showing real results: Ashwini Vaishnaw
"The semiconductor programme was conceived in 2022 with a clear long-term vision laid down by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to build the entire semiconductor ecosystem. - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, Jan 27

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said the government's multi-year, ecosystem-driven approach to semiconductor development is delivering tangible results.

He said that India steadily moves towards building a strong and self-reliant chip design and manufacturing ecosystem.

Speaking after interacting with semiconductor chip design companies approved under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme of the Semicon India Programme here, he said that the meeting focused on reviewing the progress of these companies, understanding their design innovations and reaffirming the government's commitment to strengthening domestic semiconductor capabilities.

"The semiconductor programme was conceived in 2022 with a clear long-term vision laid down by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to build the entire semiconductor ecosystem, rather than implementing isolated schemes," Vaishnaw said.

"The goal is to transform India from a services-led economy into a product-driven nation with strong capabilities in critical technologies," he added.

Highlighting the success of the DLI Scheme, Vaishnaw said that while expectations were modest in the beginning, the programme now supports 24 startups.

"Several of these companies have already completed tape-outs, validated their products and gained market traction," Vaishnaw stated.

"This has proven the effectiveness of the government's approach of removing key hurdles faced by semiconductor startups by providing access to advanced design tools, IP libraries, wafer support and tape-out facilities," he explained.

The Minister noted that the support being provided under the India Semiconductor Mission is among the most comprehensive in the world.

He said the government now plans to scale up the programme and enable at least 50 fabless semiconductor companies in the next phase.

"India is well on track to produce globally competitive fabless companies in the coming years," Vaishnaw mentioned.

The DLI-supported companies are working across a wide range of semiconductor design areas, including indigenous system-on-chips and application-specific integrated circuits for surveillance, networking and embedded systems.

Their work also covers RISC-V based processors, AI-enabled low-power chips for IoT and edge applications, telecom and wireless chipsets, power management ICs, and solutions for strategic sectors such as automotive, energy, space and defence.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone in the tech industry, I've seen the buzz. The DLI scheme is actually getting tools and support to startups that couldn't afford them before. 24 companies is a solid start. The focus on RISC-V and AI chips is very smart, aligning with global trends.
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Vikram M
Good news, but execution is key. We have a history of great schemes on paper that get stuck in bureaucracy. Hope the "wafer support and tape-out facilities" they mention are accessible without red tape. The target of 50 companies is ambitious, let's see the ground reality in 2 years.
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Priya S
Atmanirbhar Bharat in action! 👏 This is crucial for our strategic sectors like defence and space. We cannot rely on imported chips forever, especially with global supply chain issues. Proud to see Indian startups working on indigenous SoCs.
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Rohit P
The vision is correct, but the scale is still tiny compared to Taiwan, Korea, or even China. We need at least one major fabrication plant (fab) to be truly self-reliant. Design is important, but manufacturing is where the real challenge and value is.
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Kavya N
My cousin's startup got support under this scheme. They said the access to advanced EDA tools and mentorship has been a game-changer. It's not just about funds, it's about building capability. More power to our chip designers!

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