Indian Electronics Industry

[sanman]

Sorry to create a new thread, but I was looking for an existing thread to post this to, and yet couldn't find one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro7_Vi7MrpM

[sanman]

India gearing up to be semiconductor powerhouse

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87VsegsJuk0

[sanman]

@ 2:00 - "Don't rely on general purpose chips" - I agree, and feel ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) are the future, with their specialized capabilities. They can even do AI faster than and more efficiently than GPUs can. Regarding why the most high-end military-grade chips are not made from silicon, this is due to their bandgap properties which are superior to silicon. I'm surprised the general doesn't understand that.

[sanman]

We say we have semiconductor fab deal with Taiwan -- but they've done deals with others before (including USA) and have stalled & reneged on them.

How do we know Taiwanese aren't playing a game with us?

[sanman]

[drnayar]

... that one rack runs at 72 peta flops !

indias fastest supercomputer according to wiki PARAM Porul runs at 838 tera flops !

[Arima]

Not sure where to park this news!!

recent fire at TATA electronics plant in Hosur TN has put pressure on iphone manufacturing to import components and make in china for few models.
this need serious investigation for deliberate sabotage by NIA.
facility is completely shut now and may take months!!

[sanman]

UAE and India are vying for semiconductor fabs

[sanman]

[sanman]

[uddu]

https://x.com/SwarajyaMag/status/2013953437306683810
@SwarajyaMag
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says India targets 7 nm chip manufacturing by 2030

The roadmap advances to 3 nm chip production by 2032, marking a major leap in capability

Aim: place India among the world’s top semiconductor nations

[ricky_v]

https://www.reuters.com/world/india/tat ... 026-05-16/

Tata Electronics and ASML (ASML.AS), opens new tab on Saturday signed an agreement to build India's first front-end ​semiconductor fabrication plant in the state of Gujarat, ‌as the country accelerates efforts to develop a domestic chip industry.
The Dutch chipmaking equipment maker's technology will support Tata Electronics’ planned 300-millimetre semiconductor fabrication plant in ​Gujarat, the companies said in a joint statement.

"India's ​rapidly expanding semiconductor sector represents many compelling opportunities, and ⁠we are committed to establishing long-term partnerships in the ​region," ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet said.
Tata Electronics is developing the ​plant in Dholera, Gujarat, with an investment of $11 billion, aimed at producing chips for applications ranging from automotive and mobile devices to AI, the ​statement said.

[ricky_v]

Current state:

the government site:
https://ism.gov.in/

https://www.theweek.in/theweek/cover/20 ... uture.html







report from 2023 for background
https://www.tel.com/museum/magazine/report/202312_01/

[A_Gupta]

Recently Theta Tantalum nitride has been found to have almost four times the thermal conductivity of copper - the highest value found for any metal. This suggests applications in the thermal management of high-peer density silicon chips.

India has some Tantalum reserves, but zero production.

[bala]

India's Semiconductor GaN Chip Ends Import Dependence for 5G, EVs, and Defence
AIM Network Apr 28, 2026

India has made a significant leap into the Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor club, marking a major step for national security and military technologies. This advancement in gan technology is crucial for applications like AASA radars and strengthens India's electronics manufacturing capabilities. It also positions India for further tech innovation, particularly in areas like 5g infrastructure and defense technology.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cjmaWH19Os

[rajkumar]

Forget 3nm. Tata's ₹91,000-Crore Bet At Dholera Is Built For The Chips India Actually Needs

Seventy per cent of the global wafer market lives at 28nm and above; the three per cent that lives at 3nm is where the headlines spend their attention. The Dholera fab is being built for the seventy.

https://swarajyamag.com/technology/forg ... ally-needs

[bala]

India Stopped Assembling Phones - Lava's ₹1,100 Crore Bet Is to Build What's Inside

Lava International is making a significant move in the world of smartphone manufacturing with a ₹1,100 crore investment. This initiative aims to shift from mere assembly to producing key components domestically, aligning with the "make in india" vision. This development in how smartphones are made will reduce reliance on overseas suppliers and strengthen India's electronics industry, showcasing a crucial step for the india semiconductor mission.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ1q_KgKlJs