Amid surging global semiconductor demand, India is stepping up efforts to build out its domestic semiconductor industry. According to recent updates from the India Semiconductor Mission, four major semiconductor manufacturing facilities are set to begin commercial operations in 2026 — a key move toward establishing an end-to-end chip ecosystem.
Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Joint Secretary in India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, noted that since the initiative launched in 2022, progress has been swift, with around 65,000 skilled professionals trained to date. Workforce development is expected to continue expanding as the industry scales up.
Under the government’s roadmap, India aims not just to excel in chip design but also to strengthen its manufacturing, packaging, and testing capabilities. The ambitious target is to achieve approximately 70%–75% local semiconductor content by 2029, driven by policy incentives and expanding in-country capacities.
Domestic and global players are already responding to this push. For instance, India’s Kaynes Semicon began production at its Gujarat facility in November 2024, and packaging/testing operations are gaining focus as valuable segments of the semiconductor value chain.
Industry observers suggest that India’s strategy aligns with broader supply chain diversification trends while strengthening national technological competitiveness. With continued talent development, supportive policies, and ramping capacity, the country’s semiconductor landscape is poised for meaningful growth.