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Semicon 2.0 Targets 200 Chip Design Startups in India

By Uniquetimesorg September 17, 2026 0

India is expanding its semiconductor ambitions under Semicon 2.0, with the government targeting at least 200 chip-design startups and companies. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the plan at SEMICON India 2026, as the government moves to strengthen the domestic chip ecosystem. The programme has an outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore and is built around six […]Continue Reading

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Semicon 2.0 Notified: ₹1.27 Lakh Crore Scheme Expands India’s Semiconductor Ambitions

By Uniquetimesorg August 31, 2026 0

The Central government has formally notified Semicon 2.0, a ₹1,27,500-crore programme aimed at building a broader semiconductor ecosystem in India. The initiative goes beyond chip fabrication to support chip design and intellectual property, advanced packaging, equipment, materials, research and development, and talent development. The scheme follows the Union Cabinet’s Continue Reading

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Intel, 3DGS to Invest $3.3 Billion in Odisha Semiconductor Substrate Plant

By Uniquetimesorg May 29, 2026 0

U.S.-based chipmaker Intel and 3DGS Inc. USA will invest approximately $3.3 billion to establish a semiconductor substrate manufacturing facility in Odisha, marking a significant boost to India’s ambitions of becoming a global semiconductor manufacturing hub. The Indian government announced the project on Friday, highlighting its strategic importance in strengthening the Continue Reading

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India Joins Pax Silica Alliance to Boost Semiconductor and AI Supply Chains

By Uniquetimesorg February 20, 2026 0

India has signed the declaration to join the US-led Pax Silica alliance at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, marking a major step toward strengthening global supply chains for critical minerals and artificial intelligence technologies. The alliance, spearheaded by the United States, includes partners such as Australia, Japan, Singapore, the UAE, and the UK, […]Continue Reading

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Labour Codes to Boost Women’s Workforce and Productivity in Electronics Sector

By Uniquetimesorg November 24, 2025 0

India’s electronics manufacturing industry has welcomed the implementation of the four long-pending labour codes, stating that they will strengthen workforce trust, reduce attrition, and significantly expand women’s participation. The India Electronics & Semiconductor Association (IESA) said the reforms will improve health and safety standards, provide stronger social Continue Reading

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HCL Group Evaluates $300 Million Entry into India’s Semiconductor Industry

By uniquetimes July 19, 2023 0

According to a report in the Economic Times on July 19, the HCL Group is considering entering India’s expanding semiconductor industry. The group is expected to submit a proposal to the government for establishing an assembly, testing, marking, and packaging (ATMP) facility for semiconductors, with an estimated investment of $200-300 million. It is worth noting […]Continue Reading