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Union Cabinet Approves Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme for Atmanirbhar India The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with a funding of Rs.22,919 crore. The scheme is designed to strengthen India’s electronics supply chain by attracting both global and domestic investments. Its primary objective is to develop a robust ecosystem for component manufacturing, which will… |
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RIR Power Electronics to Establish ₹618 Crore SiC Semiconductor Plant in Odisha RIR Power Electronics Ltd has secured approval under the Odisha Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fabless Policy 2023 for a customized incentive package to establish a Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor plant in Odisha. The approved investment of ₹618 Crores is aimed at advancing domestic semiconductor production while meeting growing industry demands. The facility… |
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Yield Engineering Systems Ships First Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Made in India Yield Engineering Systems, Inc (YES) has shipped its first India-made VeroTherm Formic Acid Reflow tool from its Sulur facility near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The equipment designed for advanced semiconductor applications supports 3D stacking of memory and logic chips, a crucial process for high-performance computing needs. This marks a significant milestone for India’… |
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RRP Electronics Partners with PTW to Launch India's First Major Wafer Plant RRP Electronics has entered an agreement to purchase a silicon wafer production line from Singapore-based PTW. The deal includes the transfer of process and technology knowledge. This strategic move aims to establish India’s first major wafer production facility and reduce the country’s reliance on imported electronics components. The agreement marks a notable… |
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VinFast to Launch Operations in Thoothukudi District of Tamil Nadu - Contributing to India's EV Ecosystem VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer is set to begin operations in India as its new plant in Thoothukudi nears completion. According to industry sources, 90 percent of the plant construction is complete and production is expected to start within the next two to three months. This development positions Thoothukudi as Tamil Nadu’s fourth major… |
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Government of India Launches Ambitious Nationwide Initiative to Democratize Indigenous Semiconductor Chip Design India’s semiconductor ecosystem is poised for significant growth following a series of initiatives announced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The government is working closely with over 300 organizations including 250 academic institutions and 65 start-ups to create a robust infrastructure for chip design. These efforts form part of the… |
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ISRO and SCL Unveil 32-bit Microprocessors for Advanced Space Applications Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) of Chandigarh organized a handover ceremony for the first production lots of two 32-bit microprocessors designed for space applications. The event was attended by Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary and Chairman of ISRO and Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary of MeitY. Developed in collaboration between Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and SCL, the… |
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Infineon to Double India Workforce for R&D by 2030, Says Company's CMO Andreas Urschitz German semiconductor firm Infineon Technologies is set to double its India workforce by 2030, focusing on research and development rather than manufacturing. Currently employing 2500 professionals in India, the company plans to increase its headcount to 5000. Chief Marketing Officer Andreas Urschitz confirmed the initiative during a media roundtable, emphasizing that… |
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HCL-Foxconn Joint Venture Semiconductor Facility Shifts to New Location in Noida Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has allocated a new land allotment in Noida’s Sector 28 for Vama Sundari Investments, a joint venture between HCL Group and Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India. This revised allocation follows challenges encountered at the previously designated Sector 10 site, where delays in land… |
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India Accelerates AI Innovation with Launch of AIKosha, Compute Portal and Other Initiatives Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw marked a major milestone in India’s AI journey with the launch of several initiatives under the IndiaAI Mission during a high-level event in New Delhi. The event saw the unveiling of AIKosha, a secured platform that provides a repository of datasets, models and use cases along with AI sandbox capabilities through an integrated… |
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CDIL Semiconductors Partners with Infineon Technologies to Boost India’s Semiconductor Manufacturing CDIL Semiconductors and Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore strategic collaboration opportunities in India’s fast-growing semiconductor market. The agreement aims to leverage CDIL’s six decades of expertise in semiconductor packaging and Infineon’s global leadership in power systems and IoT. This partnership… |
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Gujarat Emerges as India's Prime Semiconductor Hub at SemiConnect 2025 Gujarat has emerged as India’s preferred destination for semiconductor companies, according to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Speaking at the inauguration of SemiConnect-2025 in Gandhinagar, Patel emphasized the state’s proactive initiatives including the Gujarat State Electronics Mission and a dedicated semiconductor policy launched in 2022. He described Gujarat as… |
