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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India's semiconductor ecosystem taking shape; chemical companies ramp up ultra-pure production: Report
AI image Chemical companies in India are making significant progress in establishing a comprehensive ecosystem for semiconductor manufacturing, which aligns with the nation's ambition to become a global leader in advanced technology industries, according to Bastion Research's findings, cited by ANI. The semiconductor manufacturing process necessitates various ultra-high-purity chemicals, essential for wafer fabrication procedures including etching and cleaning operations. As India progresses with its semiconductor infrastructure development, encompassing fabrication units and OSAT facilities, establishing a dependable domestic chemical supply chain has become crucial. Indian chemical manufacturers are positioning themselves as essential contributors to the semiconductor supply chain infrastructure, supporting the country's movement towards semiconductor manufacturing independence. Historically, India has depended on Japanese and American imports for these specialist chemicals, according to the report. The chemical enterprises are now advancing in semiconductor-grade material production, acknowledging the strategic importance of domestic manufacturing capabilities. Tata Chemicals is reportedly enhancing its production capacity for high-purity chemicals, specifically targeting semiconductor fab cleaning and etching processes. Deepak Nitrite, a well-known, speciality chemicals manufacturer, produces essential etching and cleaning chemicals crucial for semiconductor wafer fabrication. These products are vital for maintaining the precision standards required in chip production. These developments complement India's ongoing progress in ATMP and OSAT facilities, as noted in the report. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays , public holidays , current gold rate and silver price .
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India focuses on mature-node fab manufacturing to tap automotive, telecom, industrial electronics sectors
While India is yet to make significant headway in setting up advanced semiconductor fabs, its broader chip-making ambitions are beginning to take shape with a sharp strategic focus on mature-node manufacturing. Targeting the 28nm-65nm range, India aims to cater to the growing demand in sectors such as automotive, telecom, and industrial electronics. In a detailed analysis, Bastion Research observed that, unlike the global race for cutting-edge nodes, India is positioning itself to fill a critical gap in the global supply chain by producing essential, widely used chips. "Though today there is not much to share as far as India's progress in establishing semicinductor fab is concerned, one thing is clear, India's semiconductor ambitions are taking shape with a strategic focus on mature-node manufacturing, a smart move considering the vast demand for 28nm-65nm chips in sectors like automotive, telecom, industrial electronics, etc. While global giants dominate the cutting-edge node space, India is wisely positioning itself to manufacture mature nodes and filling a big gap," the report added. The observation points out that India's semiconductor ambition today is quite similar to where Taiwan and South Korea were in the 1970s-1990s. The observation highlights that India's role in system integration within the semiconductor value chain is rapidly evolving, positioning the country at the forefront of global capabilities. With a deep pool of talent and a robust ecosystem, India excels in integrating semiconductor components into high-tech systems for sectors like automotive electronics, telecommunications, consumer devices, and medical technologies. India is already delivering world-class, high-quality integration services. What sets India apart is its ability to match global standards, both in capability and talent, and its swift progression towards scaling these operations to meet the growing demand for advanced semiconductor-based solutions, the report added. The observation highlighted that India is well poised to capture a larger share of the global market, as the China +1 strategy has become a powerful global trend, which is pushing companies to diversify their supply chains and look for alternatives to China. "China +1 strategy has become a powerful global trend, pushing companies to diversify their supply chains and look for alternatives to China. This has fueled India's growth in system integration, as the country is increasingly seen as a reliable and cost-effective partner in the global supply chain," the analysis stated. In 2021, the Indian government launched the Semicon India Programme (also referred to as Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 1.0) with Rs 76,000 Crore in incentives to attract global manufacturers, build fabs, packaging units (OSAT & ATMP, discussed later in detail), and a local supply chain to reduce reliance on imports. The initial focus is on mature-node fabs (28nm to 65nm), not bleeding-edge nodes like 5nm or 3nm, which are dominated by TSMC and Samsung. Earlier this month, the Centre cleared four new semiconductor manufacturing projects with a total investment of Rs 4,600 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). These semiconductor units will be set up in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab. The approvals take the total India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) portfolio to 10 projects across six states with cumulative investments of Rs 1.6 lakh crore. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that made-in-India semiconductor chips will be available in the market by the end of this year, marking a major milestone in India's technological journey. India has already approved the construction of six semiconductor plants. In May, the Union Cabinet approved India's sixth semiconductor manufacturing unit in Jewar in western Uttar Pradesh . It will be established near Jewar Airport through a joint venture between the HCL Group and Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn. Among the five semiconductor plants, four are in Gujarat: Tata Electronics-PSMC Semiconductor fab, CG Power-Renesas-Stars Microelectronics ATMP unit, Micron Technology's ATMP unit, and Kaynes Semicon ATMP unit, while the Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test (TSAT) Unit is in Assam.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India sharpens semiconductor focus on mature nodes to plug global supply chain gaps
While India has yet to establish advanced semiconductor fabs, its broader chip-making ambitions are beginning to crystallise with a sharp focus on mature-node manufacturing, particularly in the 28nm–65nm range, ANI reports. A recent analysis by Bastion Research notes that unlike the global race for cutting-edge nodes such as 5nm and 3nm — dominated by Taiwan's TSMC and South Korea's Samsung — India is positioning itself to fill a critical supply chain gap by producing essential, widely used chips for automotive, telecom, and industrial electronics sectors. 'India's semiconductor ambitions are taking shape with a strategic focus on mature-node manufacturing, a smart move considering the vast demand for 28nm–65nm chips,' the report stated, comparing India's current trajectory to where Taiwan and South Korea were between the 1970s and 1990s. System integration strength India's role in system integration within the semiconductor value chain is evolving rapidly, with its talent pool and ecosystem enabling global-standard integration of chips into automotive electronics, consumer devices, telecom, and medical technologies. Bastion observed that this capability, combined with cost advantages, is positioning India as a trusted partner in the global supply chain. The trend is also being accelerated by the global 'China +1' diversification strategy, which has prompted companies to explore alternative manufacturing bases beyond China. Government push and investments Since the launch of the ₹76,000 crore Semicon India Programme in 2021, India has approved 10 projects across six states, attracting cumulative investments of ₹1.6 lakh crore. The focus remains on building fabs, assembly and testing units (OSAT & ATMP), and a domestic supply chain to reduce import reliance. Earlier this month, the Centre cleared four new semiconductor projects worth ₹4,600 crore in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab. In May, the Cabinet approved the country's sixth fab in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, through a joint venture between HCL Group and Taiwan's Foxconn. Of the other five fabs, four are located in Gujarat — including projects by Tata Electronics with PSMC, CG Power with Renesas, Micron Technology, and Kaynes Semicon — while Tata's Semiconductor Assembly and Test unit is coming up in Assam. Chips by year-end In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that made-in-India semiconductor chips will be available in the market by the end of 2025, calling it a key step in India's march towards technological self-reliance and the larger 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India bets on mature-node chipmaking; China+1 trend boosts manufacturing role: Report
AI image India's semiconductor plans are beginning to take shape, with a deliberate focus on producing mature-node chips rather than competing in the global race for cutting-edge technology. The country is targeting the 28nm to 65nm range to meet rising demand in sectors such as automotive, telecommunications, and industrial electronics. An analysis by Bastion Research cited by news agency ANI notes that while India has yet to make major progress in building advanced semiconductor fabs, it is strategically positioning itself to fill a 'critical gap' in the global supply chain. 'Though today there is not much to share as far as India's progress in establishing a semiconductor fab is concerned, one thing is clear – India's semiconductor ambitions are taking shape with a strategic focus on mature-node manufacturing,' the report stated. The study compared India's current stage to Taiwan and South Korea's semiconductor journey in the 1970s–1990s. India is already gaining ground in system integration, particularly in automotive electronics, telecom, consumer devices, and medical technology. The country's talent pool and technical capabilities are seen as matching global standards, with rapid progress in scaling operations. The report adds that the global 'China +1' strategy is benefiting India, as companies seek to diversify supply chains away from China. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Home Decor Enthusiasts Love This Lamp topgadgetlife Shop Now Undo The government's Semicon India Programme, launched in 2021 with Rs 76,000 crore in incentives, focuses on attracting manufacturers, establishing fabs, and building a local supply chain. Recent approvals under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) include four new projects worth Rs 4,600 crore in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab, taking the total ISM portfolio to 10 projects across six states with investments of Rs 1.6 lakh crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Independence Day that India-made semiconductor chips will hit the market by the end of this year. New Delhi has already approved the construction of six semiconductor plants. In May, the Union cabinet cleared the country's sixth unit, a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Jewar, western Uttar Pradesh. The plant, to be located near Jewar Airport, will be set up through a joint venture between the HCL Group and Taiwanese electronics major Foxconn. Of the other five plants, four are based in Gujarat: the Tata Electronics–PSMC Semiconductor fabrication plant, the CG Power–Renesas–Stars Microelectronics ATMP unit, Micron Technology's ATMP facility, and the Kaynes Semicon ATMP unit. The remaining project, the Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test (TSAT) unit, is located in Assam. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays , public holidays , current gold rate and silver price .
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
India focuses on mature-node fab manufacturing to tap automotive, telecom, industrial electronics sectors
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel While India is yet to make significant headway in setting up advanced semiconductor fabs , its broader chip-making ambitions are beginning to take shape with a sharp strategic focus on mature-node the 28nm-65nm range, India aims to cater to the growing demand in sectors such as automotive, telecom, and industrial a detailed analysis, Bastion Research observed that, unlike the global race for cutting-edge nodes, India is positioning itself to fill a critical gap in the global supply chain by producing essential, widely used chips."Though today there is not much to share as far as India's progress in establishing semicinductor fab is concerned, one thing is clear, India's semiconductor ambitions are taking shape with a strategic focus on mature-node manufacturing, a smart move considering the vast demand for 28nm-65nm chips in sectors like automotive, telecom, industrial electronics, etc. While global giants dominate the cutting-edge node space, India is wisely positioning itself to manufacture mature nodes and filling a big gap," the report observation points out that India's semiconductor ambition today is quite similar to where Taiwan and South Korea were in the observation highlights that India's role in system integration within the semiconductor value chain is rapidly evolving, positioning the country at the forefront of global a deep pool of talent and a robust ecosystem, India excels in integrating semiconductor components into high-tech systems for sectors like automotive electronics, telecommunications, consumer devices, and medical is already delivering world-class, high-quality integration services. What sets India apart is its ability to match global standards, both in capability and talent, and its swift progression towards scaling these operations to meet the growing demand for advanced semiconductor-based solutions, the report observation highlighted that India is well poised to capture a larger share of the global market, as the China +1 strategy has become a powerful global trend, which is pushing companies to diversify their supply chains and look for alternatives to China."China +1 strategy has become a powerful global trend, pushing companies to diversify their supply chains and look for alternatives to China. This has fueled India's growth in system integration, as the country is increasingly seen as a reliable and cost-effective partner in the global supply chain," the analysis 2021, the Indian government launched the Semicon India Programme (also referred to as Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 1.0) with Rs 76,000 Crore in incentives to attract global manufacturers, build fabs, packaging units (OSAT & ATMP, discussed later in detail), and a local supply chain to reduce reliance on imports. The initial focus is on mature-node fabs (28nm to 65nm), not bleeding-edge nodes like 5nm or 3nm, which are dominated by TSMC and this month, the Centre cleared four new semiconductor manufacturing projects with a total investment of Rs 4,600 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). These semiconductor units will be set up in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and approvals take the total India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) portfolio to 10 projects across six states with cumulative investments of Rs 1.6 lakh the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that made-in-India semiconductor chips will be available in the market by the end of this year, marking a major milestone in India's technological has already approved the construction of six semiconductor May, the Union Cabinet approved India's sixth semiconductor manufacturing unit in Jewar in western Uttar Pradesh . It will be established near Jewar Airport through a joint venture between the HCL Group and Taiwanese electronics giant the five semiconductor plants, four are in Gujarat: Tata Electronics-PSMC Semiconductor fab, CG Power-Renesas-Stars Microelectronics ATMP unit, Micron Technology's ATMP unit, and Kaynes Semicon ATMP unit, while the Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test (TSAT) Unit is in Assam.
