India's Chip Revolution: Aims for Global Leadership by 2035, Minister Confirms

• India targets global semiconductor leadership, aiming for top 4 by 2032 and potentially the best by 2035.
• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced commercial production from four chip companies to begin in 2026.
• Key players like Kaynes, CG Semi, Micron, and Tata Group's Assam plant are set for pilot/commercial production.
• Semicon India Programme approved 10 manufacturing units with 1.6 trillion rupees investment.
• India's talent pool, with 298 universities in chip design, is a significant strength for future leadership.

Why It Matters: India is rapidly advancing to become a global semiconductor leader by 2035, driven by investment and talent.