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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India set to manufacture first commercial-scale semiconductor chip; IIT students design 20 chipsets
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. India is inching closer to a major milestone in its semiconductor journey, with the country expected to produce its first commercial-scale, made-in-India semiconductor chip this year. Union electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made the announcement on Saturday while addressing the 14th convocation ceremony of IIT-Hyderabad. According to Vaishnaw, students from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have designed 20 chipsets so far. Of these, eight have already been 'taped out', a term used for the final design stage before fabrication and sent to global foundries and the government-run Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali for production. The SCL, established in 1976, remains operational, though it currently functions on legacy technology nodes. The minister said that India is expected to produce its first commercial-scale, made-in-India semiconductor chip this year, underlining the government's push to build a full-stack semiconductor ecosystem, from design and fabrication to equipment and materials. 'The way we are going into the building of capital equipment and materials needed to build semiconductors, India will become one of the top-5 semiconductor nations in the coming years', he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo As per ET, the students were supported by the government's India Semiconductor Mission, which has provided the latest electronic design automation (EDA) tools to 270 colleges and 70 startups across the country. At IIT-Hyderabad alone, more than 700 students have used these tools for over 300,000 hours in the past six months. Currently, India has six semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs) either approved or under development. These new-generation fabs are expected to significantly boost the country's capability, while the existing SCL in Mohali continues to play a vital role in legacy tech development. The minister also highlighted progress in the artificial intelligence domain. He said that AIKosh, the government's open-source AI platform, now has 880 datasets and over 200 AI models. These resources are accessible to students, researchers, and startups to aid innovation. Vaishnaw pointed out that India's growth in electronics manufacturing has translated into strong economic results. 'India's electronics exports have crossed $40 billion,' he said, noting this marks an eight-fold rise in 11 years. He further said, 'In just 11 years, we have increased our electronics production six times. That's a CAGR in double digits, which any corporate would be envious of.' Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Eight chipsets designed by IIT students sent to fabs: IT Minister Vaishnaw
TIL Creatives Students at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have designed 20 chipsets and eight of them have already been 'taped out' and sent to global foundries and the Semi-Conductor Laboratory in Mohali for fabrication, electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on at the 14th convocation ceremony of IIT-Hyderabad, Vaishnaw also reiterated that the first commercial-scale, made in India semiconductor chip will be built this year. IIT students designed the chipsets using tools provided under the government's India Semiconductor Mission. A chip is a single piece of semiconductor material, typically silicon, onto which an electronic circuit is etched while a chipset is a group of interconnected chips designed to work together to manage and direct the flow of data between the processor, memory, storage, and other peripherals in a computing device. Taping out means completion of the design process before sending to a manufacturing facility or foundry for fabrication. As of July 2025, India has six semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs) approved or under development. Founded in 1976, the government-owned Semi-Conductor Laboratory remains operational but only at legacy technology nodes. "The way we are going into the building of capital equipment and materials needed to build semiconductors, India will become one of the top-5 semiconductor nations in the coming years," Vaishnaw credited the spurt in semiconductor research to the government providing the latest electronic design automation tools (EDA) to 270 colleges and 70 startups. As many as 700 students at IIT-Hyderabad used these tools for a cumulative 300,000 hours over the past six months, the minister said the Centre's open-source artificial intelligence resources platform, AIKosh, now has 880 data sets and 200-plus models electronics exports have topped $40 billion, marking an eight-fold increase over the last 11 years. "In just 11 years, we have increased our electronics production six times. That's a CAGR double digit, which any corporate would be envious of,' he said. Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. What's keeping real retail investors out of the Nvidia rally If data is the new oil, are data centres the smokestacks of the digital age? The hybrid vs. EV rivalry: Why Maruti and Mahindra pull in different directions. What's best? Instagram and YouTube make billions off creators. Should they pay up for their mental health? Trent trips on the ramp. Is it still worth the splurge or time to change brands? Best way to deal with volatility, just ' Hold' for wealth creation: 7 large-cap stocks with an upside potential of up to 41% Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement with an upside potential of 16 to 38% in 1 year Headwinds, yes, but long-term story intact. 7 stocks from the engineering sector with upside potential from 21 to 42%
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Eight chipsets designed by IIT students sent to fabs: IT Minister Vaishnaw
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Students at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have designed 20 chipsets and eight of them have already been 'taped out' and sent to global foundries and the Semi-Conductor Laboratory in Mohali for fabrication, electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on at the 14th convocation ceremony of IIT-Hyderabad, Vaishnaw also reiterated that the first commercial-scale, made in India semiconductor chip will be built this year. IIT students designed the chipsets using tools provided under the government's India Semiconductor Mission A chip is a single piece of semiconductor material, typically silicon, onto which an electronic circuit is etched while a chipset is a group of interconnected chips designed to work together to manage and direct the flow of data between the processor, memory, storage, and other peripherals in a computing device. Taping out means completion of the design process before sending to a manufacturing facility or foundry for of July 2025, India has six semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs) approved or under development. Founded in 1976, the government-owned Semi-Conductor Laboratory remains operational but only at legacy technology nodes."The way we are going into the building of capital equipment and materials needed to build semiconductors, India will become one of the top-5 semiconductor nations in the coming years," Vaishnaw credited the spurt in semiconductor research to the government providing the latest electronic design automation tools (EDA) to 270 colleges and 70 startups. As many as 700 students at IIT-Hyderabad used these tools for a cumulative 300,000 hours over the past six months, the minister said the Centre's open-source artificial intelligence resources platform, AIKosh, now has 880 data sets and 200-plus models electronics exports have topped $40 billion, marking an eight-fold increase over the last 11 years. "In just 11 years, we have increased our electronics production six times. That's a CAGR double digit, which any corporate would be envious of,' he said.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Inaugural run of Kacheguda-Jodhpur express to be flagged off on Saturday; Railways Minister to inspect Kazipet Manufacturing Unit work
Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw would flag off the inaugural service of the new daily train service from Kacheguda to Bhagat Ki Kothi (Jodhpur) — approved by the Railway Board — in the presence of Union Minister of Coal & Mines G. Kishan Reddy and others on Saturday (July 19, 2025) evening. 17-21 hours journey The regular service of Train No. 17605/17606 will start from July 20 (Sunday) from Kacheguda, and from Jodhpur from July 22 (Tuesday). The regular train will depart from Kacheguda station at 11:30 p.m. and arrive at Jodhpur or Bhagat Ki Kothi at 8:00 p.m. the following day. In the return direction, the train will depart from Jodhpur or Bhagat Ki Kothi at 10:30 p.m. and arrive at Kacheguda the day after at 3:40 p.m. The route is through Nizamabad, Nanded, Akola, Khandwa, Itarsi, Ujjain and Ajmer. The Railways Minister would arrive today (Friday) evening to attend the 85th foundation day celebrations of the Keshav Memorial Educational Society and participate in the IIT-Hyderabad convocation on Saturday. From there, he will inspect the ongoing work on the Kazipet Manufacturing Unit, along with South Central Railway (SCR) general manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava and other officials [on Saturday]. Meanwhile, Mr. Reddy, also the Secunderabad MP, thanked Mr. Vaishnaw for introducing the new train to Jodhpur for the benefit of the Rajasthan community living here, as per a press release.
New Indian Express
02-07-2025
- New Indian Express
UGC showcause notices to IIT-Hyderabad, NIPER, five others
HYDERABAD: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued showcause notices to seven private and public universities in Telangana, including IIT-Hyderabad and the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), for failing to submit their anti-ragging compliance reports for 2024. Other institutions served notices include Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (Basara), Aurora Higher Education Research Academy, Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, MNR University and Telugu University. Nationwide, 89 universities have been issued notices, including IIM Rohtak, IIM Bangalore, IIM Tiruchirappalli, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), the National Institute of Design and IIT Mumbai. According to the UGC, all institutions have been directed to comply with anti-ragging regulations and collect online undertakings from students within 30 days. They are also required to submit a detailed report on preventive measures implemented on campus. The UGC has warned of stringent action, including de-recognition or withdrawal of affiliation, for failure to comply with the Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009.
