How India Is Becoming A Global Semiconductor Design Hub

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted India's significant strides in the semiconductor ecosystem during the unveiling of a 2-nanometer wafer at Qualcomm. He noted that Indian engineers are now designing end-to-end products, moving beyond back-office work to full silicon validation. Speaking on the talent pipeline, Vaishnaw stated, "the 1 million talent gap which is there in the semiconductor industry will practically be filled up mostly from India." He revealed that 67,000 semiconductor-trained engineers have been produced within four years, exceeding initial timelines. The Minister also discussed the upcoming Semicon 2.0, which will prioritise design, equipment, and materials, aiming to transition from 28nm to 7nm manufacturing. He emphasised that the government is following a 20-year roadmap envisioned by the Prime Minister to ensure long-term growth in the industry, supported by recent budget reforms and simplified IT service regulations.