Semiconductors serve as the foundation of modern technology, powering all electronic devices. The industry has rapidly expanded in recent years to meet market demands, driven by advancements like cloud computing, AI, and 5G deployment. India has identified semiconductors as a priority sector due to their potential for substantial economic growth and technological advancement. With increasing electronics consumption across sectors and a growing demand for smart devices—all of which utilize semiconductor devices—India aims to bolster domestic manufacturing capabilities and reduce dependency on imports. This strategic focus aligns with global trends towards digital transformation and connectivity, positioning India to become a significant player in the semiconductor industry and fostering innovation, job creation, and economic resilience.
Why Semiconductor?
Market
By 2030, India’s market for semiconductors is expected to grow to $110B bn capturing 10% of the global semiconductor market
Talent
India is developing an 85,000-skilled workforce of engineers by FY26 to meet the requirements of our growing semiconductor ecosystem
Incentive
A globally competitive incentive mechanism to support semiconductor manufacturing, along with raw material suppliers, downstream manufacturers, and OEMs
Renewable Energy
India has the 4th largest renewable energy capacity at 191 GW (2024), with plans to grow it to 500 GW by 2030