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India Launches Major Semiconductor Initiative at SEMICON India 2024

Prime Minister Modi announces significant investments and incentives to make India a global semiconductor hub.

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a $1.5 lakh crore investment in semiconductor manufacturing at SEMICON India 2024.
  • India aims to expand its electronics market to $500 billion by 2030, up from the current $150 billion.
  • A new incentives package, Semicon 2.0, will be introduced within the next three to four months to boost local sourcing and manufacturing.
  • India is preparing a semiconductor workforce of 85,000 technicians, engineers, and researchers over the next decade.
  • Strong bilateral partnerships with the US, EU, Japan, and Singapore are expected to enhance India's role in the global semiconductor supply chain.
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