India Unveils 2 Nm Chip, Redefining Global Semiconductor Design Leadership

• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled a 2-nanometre wafer and chip developed at Qualcomm in Bengaluru, marking a significant leap in India's technological sovereignty.
• This development signifies India's transition from a service-oriented 'back-office' to a global hub for end-to-end semiconductor design, with firms like AMD and Qualcomm executing entire product lifecycles in India.
• The 2 nm chip integrates 20 to 30 billion transistors per die, combining GPU and CPU capabilities, and will power next-gen AI in various devices from desktops to automobiles.
• The Semicon India 1.0 mission has trained 67,000 semiconductor engineers in four years, exceeding its 10-year target of 85,000, creating a robust talent pipeline.
• Upcoming Semicon 2.0 will prioritize design, equipment, and materials, aiming for 7-nanometer production, guided by a 20-year strategic roadmap.