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India’s first 32-bit processor – Vikram3201 – presented to the PM at Semicon India 2025

Posted 03 Sep 2025

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The nation aims to capture a significant share of the global semiconductor market, with an industry projection of USD 1 trillion by 2030, the development highlights the successful transition from policy approvals to initial production.

  • SEMICON India 2025, jointly organised by India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and SEMI, is a premier platform uniting global leaders, innovators, academia, policymakers, and entire electronics ecosystem to shape future of semiconductors in India.

About Vikram3201 Processor

  • It is an advanced version of the indigenously designed 16-bit VIKRAM1601 microprocessor which has been flying in the Avionics system of ISRO’s launch vehicles since 2009.
  • Fully “Make-in-India” 32-bit microprocessor qualified for the harsh environmental conditions of launch vehicles.
  • Developed by: Designed and developed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre of ISRO in collaboration with the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Chandigarh.
  • Architecture: It has a custom Instruction Set Architecture capable of floating--point computation.

Government Initiatives for Semiconductor manufacturing in India

  • India Semiconductor Mission (ISM): Approved in 2021, it is the nodal agency for developing a sustainable and globally competitive semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in India.
  • Revamped Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme: To develop Indian intellectual property in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Tags :
  • Semiconductor
  • Vikram3201 Microprocessor
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