Semiconductor

India is making bold strides towards becoming a global semiconductor and electronics manufacturing leader. The aggregate valuation of the semiconductor market here stood at USD 53.2 billion in 2024 and is poised to expand at a compounded annual growth rate of 12.45% to reach USD 161 billion by 2033[1]. Recognising the sector’s ambition and potential, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry introduced significant amendments to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Rules in June 2025, a pivotal milestone in this journey.Continue Reading India’s semiconductor surge: SEZ reforms set the stage for global leadership

INDIA SEMICONDUCTOR MOMENT

The Indian semiconductor market is expected to reach USD 55 billion by 2026, more than 60% of which is driven by three industries: smartphones & wearables, automotive components, and computing & data storage.[1] Currently, majority of the demand in the Indian semiconductor market is met by imports. In order to reduce the dependency on imports of semiconductors and to fill the semiconductor supply chain gap caused due to COVID-19 and the strained relations between United States and China, the Government of India has approved the Semicon India Programme with an initial financial outlay of INR 76,000 crore (USD 9.13 billion approx.) for the development of a sustainable semiconductor and display ecosystem in India.[2] While inaugurating the Semicon India 2023, a national-level conference focusing on the semiconductor industry, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat,  PM Modi said that India is becoming a grand conductor for investments in the semiconductor sector.[3]Continue Reading India’s Semiconductor Moment