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News18
7 days ago
- Business
- News18
India Approves 23 Chip-Design Projects To Enhance Local Semiconductor Production
Last Updated: India's government approved 23 chip-design projects under the Design Linked Incentive scheme to boost local semiconductor production, providing financial aid for development. As part of boosting India's indigenous semiconductor production from designing to manufacturing, the India government has sanctioned 23 chip-design projects under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, as informed by the Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada in the Lok Sabha. According to DD News report, these projects mostly spearheaded by domestic companies, startups and MSMEs will receive financial assistance to develop chip solutions for areas such as surveillance cameras, energy meters, microprocessor IPs, and networking applications. The DLI scheme is a component of the Rs 76,000 crore 'Semicon India Programme', which aims to establish a comprehensive semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in the country. Since its launch in December 2021, the scheme has seen the participation of 278 academic institutions and 72 startups that now have access to advanced EDA tools, according to DD News report. India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) has been setup as an Independent Business Division within Digital India Corporation having administrative and financial autonomy to formulate and drive India's long term strategies for developing semiconductors and display manufacturing facilities and semiconductor design ecosystem. 1) Scheme for setting up of Semiconductor Fabs in India provides fiscal support to eligible applicants for setting up of Semiconductor Fabs which is aimed at attracting large investments for setting up semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities in the country. Following fiscal support has been approved under the scheme: 28nm or Lower – Up to 50% of the Project Cost Above 28 nm to 45nm – Up to 40% of the Project Cost Above 45 nm to 65nm – Up to 30% of the Project Cost 2) Scheme for setting up of Display Fabs in India provides fiscal support to eligible applicants for setting up of Display Fabs which is aimed at attracting large investments for setting up TFT LCD / AMOLED based display fabrication facilities in the country. The Scheme provides fiscal support of up to 50% of Project Cost subject to a ceiling of INR 12,000 crore per Fab. 3) Scheme for setting up of Compound Semiconductors / Silicon Photonics / Sensors Fab and Semiconductor Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) / OSAT facilities in India: The Scheme provides a fiscal support of 30% of the Capital Expenditure to the eligible applicants for setting up of Compound Semiconductors / Silicon Photonics (SiPh) / Sensors (including MEMS) Fab and Semiconductor ATMP / OSAT facilities in India. 4) Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme offers financial incentives, design infrastructure support across various stages of development and deployment of semiconductor design for Integrated Circuits (ICs), Chipsets, System on Chips (SoCs), Systems & IP Cores and semiconductor linked design. The scheme provides 'Product Design Linked Incentive" of up to 50% of the eligible expenditure subject to a ceiling of ₹15 Crore per application and 'Deployment Linked Incentive" of 6% to 4% of net sales turnover over 5 years subject to a ceiling of ₹30 Crore per application. In addition to the above schemes, Government has also approved modernisation of Semi-Conductor Laboratory, Mohali as a brownfield Fab. Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends, stock updates, tax, IPO, banking finance, real estate, savings and investments. Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates—only on News18. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : semiconductor view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Clutch of firms, institutions in Telangana to get support under Centre's Semicon India programme
Three companies in Telangana figure in the list of 22 approved to receive support under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme of the Centre's Semicon India programme. Under the scheme, fiscal support is provided to the approved startup and MSMEs. The three companies that have got approval are Green PMU Semi, WiSig Networks and MosChip Technologies. Additionally, design infrastructure support has also been approved to 11 companies in Telangana. Under Chips to start-up programme (C2S), 22 institutes from Telangana are being supported with design tools and six institutes are being provided financial support, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada said in written response to queries around the India Semiconductor Mission in Lok Sabha from MPs Arvind Dharmapuri and Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy. Mr. Prasada said that the Centre has launched the Semicon India programme with an outlay of ₹76,000 crore for development of sustainable semi-conductor and display ecosystem. Under the programme, fiscal support of 50% of the project cost, on pari-passu basis, will be extended for setting up of silicon complementary metaloxide-semiconductor (CMOS) based semiconductor fabs; and setting up of display fabs. A fiscal support of 50% of the capital expenditure, on pari-passu basis, will be made available for setting up of compound semiconductors / silicon photonics (SiPh) / sensors, including micro-electro-mechanical Systems) fab/ discrete semiconductor fab and semiconductor assembly, testing, marking and packaging (ATMP) / outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facilities. Product design linked incentive of up to 50% of the eligible expenditure, subject to a ceiling of ₹15 crore per application and also 'deployment linked incentive' of 6 to 4% of net sales turnover over five years, subject to a ceiling of ₹30 crore per application for incentivising chip design, will be provided. Under the programme, the Centre has approved six semiconductor manufacturing projects with cumulative investment of around ₹1.55 lakh crore. It is a pan India programme and the applicants are free to choose locations for their projects. Many States have designed their semiconductor policies to align with the Semicon India Programme, the Union Minister said.
Hans India
24-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
6 chip projects okayed; to generate 27,000 jobs
New Delhi: The government has approved six semiconductor manufacturing projects so far with a cumulative investment of around Rs 1,55,000 crore, which are expected to generate more than 27,000 direct job opportunities, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. The government introduced the 'Semicon India Programme', with an outlay of Rs 76,000 crore for the development of the semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in the country, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, told the Lok Sabha in a written reply. Semiconductor manufacturing is a highly specialised industry requiring a complex manufacturing process. Therefore, most of the jobs created in this industry are skilled jobs. Further, as the semiconductor industry is a foundational industry, these units are expected to have a cascading effect on employment generation in the other sectors and the supply chain down the line. 'Under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, the fiscal support is provided to the approved startups and MSMEs. Out of 22 design companies approved under the scheme so far, 3 companies are in the state of Telangana,' the minister informed. Apart from the above, design infrastructure support has also been approved for 11 companies in Telangana. Moreover, under the Chips to Startup (C2S) programme, 22 institutes from Telangana are being supported with design tools, and 6 institutes are being provided financial support, Prasada said. Similarly, out of 22 design companies approved under the DLI scheme, so far, 3 companies are approved in Tamil Nadu. Design infrastructure support has also been approved for 6 companies in Tamil Nadu.
India Gazette
11-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Semicon India 2025 to feature global pavilions, country roundtables, and record participation
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The fourth edition of 'Semicon India 2025' will feature first-ever global pavilions, country roundtables, skilling initiatives, and a design startup pavilion, with more than 300 companies from 18 different countries participating in the event, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said on Friday. The fourth edition of the 'Semicon India 2025: Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse' Conference and Exhibition is scheduled to be jointly organised by ISM and SEMI from 2nd to 4th September 2025 at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre - IICC), New Delhi. The event will showcase India's growing capabilities and ambitions in the microelectronics and semiconductor value chain. Organised under the aegis of the India Semiconductor Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), SEMICON India 2025 will serve as a high-impact platform to unite the global and domestic stakeholders across the policy, industry, academia, and investment communities. A key high point of SEMICON India 2025 is the significantly higher level of stakeholder participation compared to previous editions. This reflects the growing success of the Semicon India Programme in attracting global semiconductor companies, who now view India as an emerging and trusted semiconductor hub. This edition will witness several important firsts. For the first time, the exhibition will feature four International Pavilions--from Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia, as compared to none in previous editions. Also debuting for the first time are eight Country Roundtables, bringing together companies from India and key partner nations to foster bilateral collaboration. In a strong push towards skilling and future-readiness, Training, Upskilling, and Workforce Development Programs for students and engineers will be introduced for the first time, including career counselling to guide and mentor young talent. The event will also feature a dedicated Semiconductor Design Startup Pavilion, offering a platform for innovation-led chip design enterprises. Additionally, nine State Government Pavilions will participate this year, up from six in the previous edition. SEMICON India 2025 will host over 300 exhibiting companies from 18 countries and regions, showcasing the entire electronics value chain -- from materials and equipment to silicon, design, and systems. The scale and diversity of participation signal India's growing integration into the global semiconductor ecosystem. The event will also include a three-day conference featuring global Chief Experience Officers (CXOs) and expert speakers, who will share insights on semiconductor manufacturing, technological advances, supply chain strategies, and industry trends. Other special features of the event include the Workforce Development Pavilion, Startup Pavilion, eight Country Roundtables, B2B Forums, and structured Training & Upskilling Programs -- all aimed at strengthening India's talent pipeline and ecosystem capabilities. The Centre is actively working on the plans to make India a preferred destination for the development of semiconductor chips through its policy initiatives and support to the industry players. Government has approved the Semicon India programme with a total outlay of Rs 76,000 crore for the development of a semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in the country. The programme has further been modified in view of the aggressive incentives offered by countries already having an established semiconductor ecosystem and a limited number of companies owning advanced node technologies. In the latest developments, The Union Cabinet has approved a semiconductor manufacturing unit in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, India's sixth. This facility will be established near Uttar Pradesh's Jewar Airport through a joint venture between the HCL Group and Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn. The sixth unit is expected to generate employment for around 2,000 people and will help significantly in strengthening India's semiconductor ecosystem. The unit at Jewar will have a 20,000 wafers per month capacity, and the chips will have 36 million (3.6 crore) per month. The works on the other five units are currently underway, and one of them is expected to be inaugurated later this year. On the other hand, to promote the semiconductor ecosystem, the central government, in June, introduced pioneering reforms in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) rules. The reforms aim to address the specialised needs of the semiconductor and electronics component manufacturing sectors. Since manufacturing in these sectors is highly capital-intensive, import-dependent and involves longer gestation periods before turning profitable, rule amendments have been carried out to promote pioneering investments and boost manufacturing in these high-technology sectors. (ANI)
India Gazette
10-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Gujarat: Japanese Ambassador leads high-level delegation to Dholera Special Investment Region
Dholera (Gujarat) [India], July 10 (ANI): The Ambassador of Japan to India, Keiichi Ono, led a high-level delegation of leading Japanese companies on an official visit to Dholera Special Investment Region (Dholera SIR), India's greenfield smart industrial city under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), an official statement from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry noted. Notably, the visit marked a significant milestone in advancing industrial cooperation between India and Japan, built on shared values of innovation, sustainability and inclusive development. The two-day engagement began on Wednesday with a conference session in Ahmedabad, followed by a site visit to Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) on Thursday. The session held on Wednesday featured opening remarks by Resident Executive Officer & Regional Head for Asia Pacific, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Kazuko Sakuma and Chief Representative, JETRO Ahmedabad Yu Yoshida. Mona K. Khandhar, Principal Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat, also addressed the gathering. Delivering the keynote address, CEO & MD, National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), Rajat Kumar Saini, underscored the deepening strategic partnership between India and Japan. He noted that the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), inspired by Japan's Tokyo-Osaka corridor, continues to benefit from Japanese collaboration and investment, the official statement said. The session showcased presentations on India's evolving industrial ecosystem and the emergence of Dholera as a hub for advanced manufacturing. A special address by Ambassador Keiichi Ono concluded the session, in which he appreciated India's vision for semiconductors and smart cities, and reaffirmed Japan's continued support for India's economic transformation. The day concluded with a networking dinner that fostered greater engagement between Indian and Japanese stakeholders. According to the official statement by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Japanese delegation undertook an on-site tour of the city's planned infrastructure and facilities, accompanied by officials from Dholera Industrial City Development Ltd. (DICDL) and the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC). The delegation conducted various site visits, such as those to the Water Treatment Plant, Canal Front Development, Power Substation, the under-construction Tata Electronics semiconductor fabrication plant, and the ABCD Building, which houses the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) and the Experience Centre. According to the statement, the delegation was briefed on the Tata Electronics semiconductor fabrication facility, being developed in partnership with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) of Taiwan. This project, a key component of the Semicon India Programme, forms part of over INR 1.54 lakh crore in semiconductor-related investments underway in Gujarat. The high-level delegation also reviewed Dholera's planned social infrastructure--including a multi-speciality hospital, fire station, integrated school, premium guest house, residential and commercial complexes, and hospitality hubs--designed to make Dholera a fully livable and investor-ready smart city. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry underscored that Dholera represents India's Vision 2047 of becoming a developed, self-reliant, and innovation-driven economy. With multimodal connectivity through the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway and the upcoming Greenfield International Airport, plug-and-play industrial zones, real-time governance via ICCC, and robust utility infrastructure, Dholera is envisioned as more than just an industrial base. The official statement highlighted that the visit by the Japanese delegation highlights Dholera's rising global prominence and its potential to serve as India's gateway to advanced manufacturing. As India advances toward its goal of becoming a global economic and technological leader by 2047, Dholera SIR stands as a model of integrated planning, international cooperation, and futuristic infrastructure. (ANI)
