India doubles down on chip talent to power semiconductor dream - Indian Television Dot Com

India is intensifying efforts to build a skilled workforce to support its ambition of becoming a global semiconductor hub. Under the Semicon India Programme and the newly launched Semicon 2.0 initiati... Read original →

India is reshaping the global semiconductor talent landscape through massive educational and industrial collaboration. This initiative directly accelerates advancements in chip design, fabrication, and packaging, particularly in VLSI and embedded systems, enabling a technological leap. With a Rs 1.275 trillion investment under Semicon 2.0, the government is building a full-stack talent pipeline in partnership with international institutions, reducing reliance on foreign expertise. From a compliance standpoint, this move may prompt Western firms to restructure supply chains amid geopolitical and technical standard risks. The global semiconductor rivalry is poised to shift, especially in advanced nodes and AI chips, where India could leverage its talent surge to gain market share. Over the next 12–24 months, sustained policy execution could position India as a key destination for Asia’s semiconductor relocation, posing long-term competitive pressure to TSMC, Samsung, and others.