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Enough demand in India to take care of 5-6 fab plants: Ashwini Vaishnaw

'There is a huge demand for chips from automobiles, electronics, railways, the defence industry, power electronics amongst others', said Vaishnaw

Chip-maker Intel to put unvaccinated workers on unpaid leave

Chip-maker Intel has reportedly notified employees that those who are unvaccinated will have to get the jab or submit an exemption by January 4, else they will be put on unpaid leave

Over two dozen new car and SUV models to hit the road in 2022

Maruti's share in the compact SUV segment, where it sells the Brezza, has dropped by 90 basis points to 14.4 per cent

Govt's policy to build semiconductor ecosystem improves on earlier attempts

Vaishnaw said the government is offering global players something competitors cannot match and that is brain power

China's Tsinghua dismisses chairman's criticism, defends restructuring plan

Zhao Weiguo has retained the post of chairman but China's state council appointed a working group to assume leadership of the company after it defaulted on bonds in November 2020.

Will India be able to attract global chipmakers with $10 bn incentive?

India has announced a $10 billion incentive plan to woo global chipmakers. But, will semiconductor manufacturers walk down the red carpet rolled out by the government and set up factories here?

TMS Ep66: Global chipmakers, back to office plans, US Fed policy, 6G

Will India's $10 billion push woo global chip makers? Has Omicron derailed IT firms' back-to-office plans? US Fed's policy to intensify FPI sell off on Dalal Street? What is 6G tech? All answers here

A good initiative

States hold key to success of semiconductor incentive plan

Intel to invest $7 bn in new plant in Malaysia, creating 9,000 jobs

The new advanced packaging facility in Malaysia is expected to begin production in 2024.

Govt's Rs 76,000-cr plan to woo chip makers, create semiconductor ecosystem

Domestic fabless players to get support via design-linked incentive

Cabinet approves Rs 76,000-cr scheme for semiconductor manufacturing

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for semiconductor and display board production in the country, I&B Minister Anurag Thakur said. The scheme envisages investment of Rs 76,000 crore in semiconductor production over the next 5-6 years, he said. Telecom and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the decision will help design, fabrication, packing and testing of the microchips and develop a complete ecosystem.

Govt expects Rs 1.7-trn investments in 4 years under semiconductor scheme

The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 76,000 crore policy boost for semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem

Govt approves Rs 76,000-cr plan for semiconductor, display manufacturing

The move would further India's ambitions to be self-reliant in electronics manufacturing

Cabinet decision on semiconductors will boost innovation, manufacturing: PM

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 76,000-crore policy boost for semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem

Industry players hail thrust on chip, display manufacturing in India

India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) Chairman Pankaj Mohindroo said this is a profound decision

Tata Group in talks with Taiwan companies to make chips in India

Indian conglomerate has a captive requirement for semiconductors

TSMC in talks with Germany about establishing plant in nation: Report

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) Is in early talks with the German government about potentially establishing a plant in the European country

Intel's first foray into metaverse will be software to use others' chips

While the definition of "metaverse" is broad, it generally refers to immersive virtual worlds that will be accessed via the internet and a variety of devices, like virtual reality headsets

Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix strengthen semiconductor business in US

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are strengthening their semiconductor businesses in North America through recent promotions and changes of executives

Passenger vehicle sales dip 19% in Nov as chip shortage woes continue: SIAM

'In the festive season, industry was hoping to make up for the lost ground, but the sales in the month of November 2021, were the lowest in seven years for passenger vehicles,' says SIAM director