India Announces Launch of First Made‑In‑India Semiconductor Chip by Year End

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will launch its first domestically designed and manufactured semiconductor chips within the year, aiming to reduce reliance on imports and boost the national tech ecosystem significantly.

Tata Group's Dholera plant in Gujarat is slated to roll out the inaugural "Made‑in‑India" chip by 2025, leveraging a $2 billion investment and partnering with global equipment suppliers to achieve mass production capacity.

NITI Aayog released a roadmap projecting the semiconductor sector to contribute ₹1 trillion to GDP by 2030, citing the upcoming chip launch as a catalyst for downstream industries such as automotive and consumer electronics.

Assam Jagiroad Facility expects to start semiconductor production in 2026, focusing on mature node wafers, and will create 5,000 jobs, supporting the national goal of self‑sufficiency and attracting further foreign direct investment.