NITI Aayog releases “Future of India’s Semiconductor Industry” Roadmap | Current Affairs | Vision IAS

Upgrade to Premium Today

Start Now
MENU
Home
Quick Links

High-quality MCQs and Mains Answer Writing to sharpen skills and reinforce learning every day.

Watch explainer and thematic concept-building videos under initiatives like Deep Dive, Master Classes, etc., on important UPSC topics.

A short, intensive, and exam-focused programme, insights from the Economic Survey, Union Budget, and UPSC current affairs.

ESC

In Summary

  • India aims for a USD 120-150 billion semiconductor value chain by 2035, targeting 10-13% global market share and 15-25% chip self-sufficiency by 2030.
  • The strategy involves R&D, policy, production focus on advanced packaging and mature nodes, talent development, and international partnerships.
  • Urgency stems from a projected USD 200 billion domestic demand by 2035, significant import reliance, forex drain, and national security risks.

In Summary

Key Targets Include: 

  • Build a resilient USD 120–150 billion semiconductor value chain by 2035.
  • Capture 10–13% of the global semiconductor market, emerging as a top-3 destination for advanced packaging and OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test).
  • Achieve 15–25% chip self-sufficiency by 2030, scaling to 35–50% by 2035.
  • Attain 55–70% value self-sufficiency for every chip consumed domestically by 2035.

Roadmap: 5 Strategic Pillars

  • Pioneering (R&D and Design IP): Building sovereign capabilities in frontier research and chip design, with a target to create over 100 advanced semiconductor IPs by 2035.
  • Policy and Investment: 
    • Mobilizing an estimated USD 135–180 billion in long-term growth capital.
    • Creation of an autonomous ‘National Semiconductor Nodal Agency’ with a full-stack incentive regime, offering predictable, long-term policy visibility and demand-creation mandates.
  • Production: Strategically focusing on areas of structural advantage (such as defense, aerospace), specifically targeting advanced packaging, mature and compound wafer fabrication (28–65 nm), and critical materials.
  • People: Developing a comprehensive "National Semiconductor Talent Pyramid" to train the workforce at all levels, from fab-ready cleanroom technicians to advanced system-level solution architects.
  • Partnerships: Establishing outcome-driven alliances with trusted nations (such as the US, Japan, and the EU) and global industries to secure critical mineral supply chains, integrate into global R&D networks, and accelerate technology transfer.

Why India Must Act Now?

  • Economic Opportunity: India’s semiconductor demand is projected to reach USD 200 billion by 2035 (19% CAGR).
  • Supply Chain Risks: 90–95% of semiconductors are currently imported, exposing key industries to global supply risks.
  • Forex Drain: India spent ~USD 150 billion on semiconductor imports (FY17–FY25), projected to hit USD 240 billion annually by 2035.
  • National Security Risk: Heavy reliance on imported chips for defense, aerospace, and UAVs threatens strategic autonomy.
  • Societal Impact: Domestic chips are critical for affordable 5G/6G expansion, digital inclusion, precision agriculture, and remote healthcare.

 

 

Watch Video News Today

Explore Related Content

Discover more articles, videos, and terms related to this topic

RELATED VIDEOS

2
India Semiconductor Mission

India Semiconductor Mission

YouTube HD
News Today (Apr 02, 2026)

News Today (Apr 02, 2026)

YouTube HD

RELATED TERMS

3

Strategic Autonomy

The ability of a nation to pursue its own interests and make independent decisions in critical sectors, free from undue influence or dependence on external powers. A strong manufacturing base contributes significantly to strategic autonomy.

Forex (Foreign Exchange)

Forex refers to foreign currency. A 'Forex Drain' in this context indicates a significant outflow of a country's foreign exchange reserves due to spending on imports, in this case, semiconductors.

CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)

CAGR is a metric used to calculate the average annual growth rate of an investment or market over a specified period, assuming that profits are reinvested at the end of each year. It provides a smoothed rate of return.

Title is required. Maximum 500 characters.

Search Notes

Filter Notes

Loading your notes...
Searching your notes...
Loading more notes...
You've reached the end of your notes

No notes yet

Create your first note to get started.

No notes found

Try adjusting your search criteria or clear the search.

Saving...
Saved

Please select a subject.

Referenced Articles

linked

No references added yet