Indian manufacturers are gearing up to herald a major leap forward in the global technology realm with the production of the country’s first home-made semiconductor chips in 2025. Minister of Railways, Telecommunications, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishno announced something ambitious. Plans during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
He said, “Our first ‘Indian’ chip will be rolled out this year and we are now looking at the next stage where we can bring in Indian equipment manufacturers, material manufacturers and designers. For materials from parts per purity, you need to go to parts per purity level. This requires major transformational changes in processes, and the industry is working to achieve this. ”
Originally scheduled for December 2024, it looks like the chip is expected to see the light of day around August or September 2025.
The first set of ‘Made in India’ chips will utilize the 28nm process, which is widely used in industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
India has long been working to expand its semiconductor industry in response to global demand and the government’s ambition to position the country as a reliable alternative to Chinese and Taiwanese suppliers. The Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM) has been set up to formulate and implement strategies for the semiconductor sector and plans are also in place to attract substantial foreign investment. Companies such as NXP Semiconductors, Analog Devices, and Micron Technology have already committed significant resources to the country, a trend that is likely to continue.
