Five approved semiconductor units across India and projects in pipelineIndia Semiconductor Mission (ISM)
PRAKASH KAMATH
Do you remember the time when India was heavily dependent on foreign technology to drive its industries? Think back to the early 2000s when every tech gadget we used was imported, and India’s role was limited to assembly lines. But the tide is turning, just like how we transformed from being a service-based IT hub to a software powerhouse. Today, India stands at the brink of yet another transformation — in the world of semiconductors, the very chips that power everything from your smartphone to electric cars. This story is about how we got here and what’s next!