Source– The post is based on the article “India’s semiconductor mission might need a compass” published in “The Hindu” on 1st April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Economy Relevance– Electronics manufacturing News– The United States Department of Commerce and its Indian counterpart have recently concluded a memorandum of understanding in March 2023 to ensure that subsidies… Continue reading India’s semiconductor mission might need a compass
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Semiconductor manufacturing in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the rationale behind the move?3 What are the issues/challenges in setting up a semiconductor FAB unit in India?4 What are the defining features of Semiconductor manufacturing?5 Which part of the Semiconductor value chain should India focus upon?6 What is the way forward?7 Conclusion Introduction To encourage semiconductor… Continue reading Semiconductor manufacturing in India – Explained, pointwise
“The dream of being a Chip hub”
News-India is aiming to manufacture silicon semiconductor chip, it has recently made efforts to set up a fabrication plant with the help of Taiwan, which is a leader in the Chip making industry. Have there been any initiatives for setting up Chip making Industry in the past NASSCOM had in the past tried to set up ecosystem for… Continue reading “The dream of being a Chip hub”
Semiconductors: Why India should not make chips – Instead, the focus should be on other parts of the global value chain
Synopsis: There is a burgeoning Electronics market, and also there is a consequent fight over the major powers to control the semiconductor industry. India can use this opportunity to improve to achieve digital India targets. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why is there a global chip fight? 3 What are its impacts on the world’s geopolitics? 4 What are the… Continue reading Semiconductors: Why India should not make chips – Instead, the focus should be on other parts of the global value chain
Chipped & vulnerable: GoI must make public investments to encourage private manufacturing in strategic semiconductor industry
Synopsis: There is an urgent need for India to scale up the manufacturing of semiconductors. Introduction India’s automobile industry is facing a major shortage of semiconductors. The supply situation isn’t expected to ease any time soon. That’s mainly because chip manufacturing is concentrated in a few countries. Why there is a shortage of semiconductors? The… Continue reading Chipped & vulnerable: GoI must make public investments to encourage private manufacturing in strategic semiconductor industry
Catching up on chip
Source: Business Standard Synopsis: India needs to secure semiconductor chips to lead the race in the emerging ICT technologies Contents1 Background2 Significance of Semiconductor Chips3 Implications for India4 Suggestions Background The global semiconductor industry has become the arena for the most bitter technology battle between the US and China. Taiwanese semiconductor players are caught squarely… Continue reading Catching up on chip
