India's Semiconductor Industry Reaches a New Milestone

Union electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated two state-of-the-art semiconductor design centres by Renesas Electronics India Private in Noida and Bengaluru, marking a significant leap into advanced 3nm chip development.

A Strategic Leap for India's Tech Ambitions

Described as a major milestone, this development places India firmly in the global league of semiconductor innovation. "Designing at 3nm is truly next-generation," said Vaishnaw, highlighting the country's progress from 7nm and 5nm technologies.

Building a Comprehensive Semiconductor Ecosystem

Vaishnaw outlined India's strategy encompassing design, fabrication, and supply chains, noting strong industry confidence and investments from global leaders like Applied Materials and Lam Research.

Investing in Future Talent

The launch of a new semiconductor learning kit aims to equip engineering students with hands-on experience, integrating software and hardware learning to create industry-ready engineers.

The Growing Demand for Semiconductors

With increasing applications across various sectors, the demand for semiconductors is set to rise, making India's advancements both timely and strategic.

Global Partnerships and Innovation

Renesas Electronics CEO Hidetoshi Shibata praised India's role as a strategic cornerstone, emphasizing the potential of India-Japan partnerships in reshaping the global semiconductor landscape.