As the world continues to face the challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability, Infineon Technologies AG is at the forefront of innovation, harnessing the power of all relevant semiconductor materials including silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC), and gallium nitride (GaN) to drive meaningful progress towards decarbonization and digitalization.

Publication: Bis Infotech

Gigabyte, a major manufacturer of laptops and PC components has achieved a world record in DDR5 speeds using its overclocked Z890 Aorus Tachyon Ice motherboard. This surpasses the motherboard s previous achievement which was crossing the 10,600 MT/s barrier.

Publication: 91 Mobiles

The AI competition is intensifying with DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model that claims to outperform US counterparts in cost efficiency. DeepSeek s opensource chatbot has surged to the top of the App Store rankings in 51 countries.

Publication: Business World

With AI and Gen AI adoption surging, the demand for advanced semiconductors is expected to grow by 29 per cent over the next two years, according to a Capgemini report.

Publication: Manufacturing Today

The mission is being supported by major industry players, including Jio Platforms, Tata Communications, Yotta, and NextGen Data Centre, which have contributed to the GPU infrastructure.

Publication: Business World

India s semiconductor industry is on a fast track towards self-reliance and global competitiveness, powered by strong Union Government initiatives, private sector contributions, and innovations in design and manufacturing.

Publication: Times Tech

The Union Budget 2025 is to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Publication: The Economic Times

Of the total 18,693 GPUs that have been procured by the government, 12,896 Nvidia are H100 GPUs, 1,480 are Nvidia H200 GPUs and rest are other high-performance AI chips from AMD, Intel and AWS.

Publication: Money Control

Chinese engineers looking to develop foundation models/LLMs faced significant challenges in acquiring large quantities and the latest versions of Nvidia’s GPUs.

Publication: The Indian Express

A total of 30 GPU models, including Nvidia H1100, H200,A100, L4, AMD MI300, Intel Gaudi, and AWS Trainium, will be provided by 10 empanelled bidders.

Publication: The Financial Express

By 2025, the CPU market will be a competitive battleground where established leaders like Intel and AMD face off against challengers like Nvidia and MediaTek.

Publication: PC Quest

India’s semiconductor market is expected to grow from $52 billion (Rs 4 5 trillion) in 2024 to $103 4 billion (Rs 9 trillion) by 2030, according to a report by the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA)

Publication: Business Standard

The government’s AI programme aimed at creating computing capacity under public-private-partnership mode through GPU (graphics processing unit)based servers, has moved to the final stage.

Publication: The Financial Express

With the Union Budget just around the corner, market experts and industry players from the semiconductor sector are hoping for a huge allocation that could help India move towards self-reliance in the semiconductor sector, with the aim of setting up a slew of semiconductor fabs in India.

Publication: Money Control

India’s data centre market experienced massive growth in 2024, fuelled by digital transformation, internet penetration, increased data consumption, and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).

Publication: CNBC TV18

At Dell Technologies, we believe data privacy is foundational to a resilient digital ecosystem. Organisations, governments, and individuals share a collective responsibility to protect sensitive information and uphold data rights, said Ramesh Jampula, vice president, IT, India and APJC regional CIO, Dell Technologies.

Publication: Analytics India Mag

In a notice issued to exchanges, Netweb Technologies said the evolving platforms and technology will significantly boost the adoption of the company’s AI solutions with ample growth potential.

Publication: The Economic Times

AWS on January 23 announced its plan to invest $8.3 billion into cloud infrastructure in Mumbai.

Publication: The Economic Times

Tata Projects on January 28 announced that the construction of American semiconductor maker Micron Technology’s chip assembly and test facility coming up in Sanand near Ahmedabad will be completed by the end of 2025.

Publication: Money Control

SiCSem Private Limited, a company that manufactures semiconductor materials for power electronics, is setting up a Compound Semiconductor Facility in Bhubaneswar with an estimated investment of Rs. 2500 crore for the project in Odisha.

Publication: The Statesman

KASFAB Tools Private Limited (A KAS group company under UHP Technologies & KASTECH Equipment) announced the launch of India’s first manufacturing and building facility dedicated to building semiconductor equipment for global customers today.

Publication: Business Standard

India’s semiconductor market is projected to grow to $103.4 billion by 2030, powering the over $400 billion electronics market, the Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) said on Tuesday.

Publication: Zee Biz

In terms of noticeable growth, GPUs were the biggest winners These powerful components are crucial in rendering images and graphics in video games With the advancement of AI, it continues to change the capabilities of GPUs , ushering in a new era of gaming that promises better experiences for players

Publication: Analytics Insight

The Union Budget on February 1 could bring significant changes to the presumptive tax regime . According to a report by Economic Times, it may be expanded to include sectors like data centres, cloud computing , artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, biochemistry, and green technology.

Publication: The Times of India

We started the work on phase-1 of the project in July 2024 and are expecting to finish it later this year, tentatively between September and December. We have to verify and test the entire facility before handing it over to Micron.

Publication: The Hindu Business Line

The semiconductor manufacturing industry is a key area of focus in global economic and strategic planning, mainly due to its pivotal role in high-performance computing, the digital economy, national security and more or less, any technological advancement.

Publication: The Hindu Business Line

Ganesh Natarajan, former CEO of Zensar Technologies, acknowledged Deepseek’s potential but cautioned that India may face an uphill battle in competing with China’s massive AI investments.

Publication: The Economic Times

Tata Projects On Tuesday said that the construction of the US-based chip company Micron Technology’s semiconductor assembly and test facility at Sanand near Ahmedabad will be over by December 2025.

Publication: The Financial Express

The semiconductor manufacturing industry is a key area of focus in global economic and strategic planning, mainly due to its pivotal role in high-performance computing, the digital economy, national security and more or less, any technological advancement.

Publication: The Hindu Business Line

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday asserted that Assam is poised to come up as a semiconductor hub and an electronic city will be established in Jagiroad in the Morigaon district.

Publication: Bhaskar Live

While the DPIIT has roughly 1.43 lakh startups registered on its portal, about 3,600 of them are certified by the interministerial board, and only these startups can avail of this benefit.

Publication: The Times of India

A new venture of the KAS Group, Karnataka based KASFAB Tools unveiled its state of the art semiconductor production plant at Dodaballabpur on 27 January with an eye toward the $125 billion global chip business.

Publication: Money Control

India should move urgently to secure strategic autonomy by building its own IP/products, and create a clear preference for Indian trusted chips for government purchases, in light of new geopolitics and an increasingly “unipolar world”, according to Ajai Chowdhry, Founder HCL and Chairman of EPIC Foundation.

Publication: Communications Today

Andhra Pradesh is set to establish a cutting-edge Data City, complete with data centres and artificial intelligence hubs, in the vicinity of Visakhapatnam, according to a report in The Economic Times. In line with the Telugu Desam Party’s election promise to create 2 million jobs within five years, the state government has unveiled plans to develop the Data City in Madhurawada, near Visakhapatnam. This initiative aims to mirror Hyderabad’s successful Hitec City model.

Publication: Business Standard

AI is another focus area of the current government which is reflecting in their policy formulation As per Vaishnaw, Today, models are rapidly becoming commoditized

Publication: Outlook Business

The project will be located in Jamnagar in Gujarat as Reliance continues its push into the artificial intelligence (AI) sector in India.

Publication: News 18

Indian states are racing to attract data centre investments, positioning themselves as hubs for the rapidly growing industry. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra are leading the charge, unveiling ambitious plans to bolster their digital infrastructure and attract global players.

Publication: CNBC TV18

India’s aspiration to become a global leader in semiconductors is steadily taking shape In 2024, India s semiconductor industry made notable progress, with the announcement of the country s first semiconductor fabrication unit, alongside multiple Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) and Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facilities

Publication: The Economic Times

At the same time, the country is at a crucial juncture in its employment landscape. The expanding digital economy, green economy, and thriving gig economy are adding vibrancy to the workforce.

Publication: Investing

The Indian semiconductor market, currently valued at USD 41.2 billion, is projected to grow at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19 per cent

Publication: Times Now News

The firm is in talks with the US-based Applied Materials and Tokyo Electron as potential customers, targeting the US and Japan markets to expand its customer base.

Publication: ET Manufacturing

UHP Technologies, according to its website, specialises in Ultra High Purity (UHP) gas and chemical delivery systems recently also secured a contract from Micron Semiconductor in Gujarat, its parent KAS Group said in a statement.

Publication: The Economic Times

But now, questions will rise on the bloated valuations of OpenAI and some of the listed Magnificent Seven companies Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Nvidia and Tesla. All of them have an AI element that has pushed up their valuations.

Publication: The Hindu Business Line

While the company sees better margins with larger customers like Google, Samsung, and AMD, it also works with start-ups for end-to-end work of a chip. “We are a chip designer, so for fabrication, we always rely on other foundries.

Publication: The Hindu Business Line

AI has witnessed explosive growth, surging by 42% over two years and transforming from a niche skill set to a key economic driver, according to data from jobs and talent platform, foundit.

Publication: The Financial Express

Ashok Chandak, president of the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), highlighted the project s relevance to India, and said: Major companies supporting this initiative, such as NVIDIA, Arm, Microsoft, SoftBank, Oracle, and OpenAI, already have a significant presence in India and actively utilise Indian talent.

Publication: Analytics India Mag

Semiconductor Design Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are witnessing a slowdown in hiring, as the open requisitions (job openings or vacancies) declining by 12 per cent between the first quarter (Q1) and third quarter (Q3) of financial year 2025, according to a report by Careernet, India’s leading holistic talent solutions provider.

Publication: The Economic Times

This is an innovative step for semiconductor industries with integrated machine learning during SoC verification for tools to develop scalability, efficiency, and high reliability It fills up the gap from traditional methodologies to that of modern demands in designs providing a complete set of solutions with verification challenges in the system

Publication: Analytics Insight

Smaller companies have come in, and many of them have established production facilities in FY25. Recently, Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated Syrma SGS Technology’s advanced laptop assembly line in Chennai. Kaynes Electronics Manufacturing Pvt Ltd and VVDN are also establishing their facilities.

Publication: The New Indian Express

Kumar explains: “We are not competing with Nvidia or Advanced Micro Devices but are entering segments where there is less competition, and it is not dominated by just one or two players.

Publication: Business Standard

Bengaluru based UHP Technologies will launch a 20,000squarefoot semiconductor equipment manufacturing plant near the international airport on Monday

Publication: The Economic Times

India’s first Silicon Carbide (SiC) Semiconductor manufacturing unit will be established in Bhubaneswar. The Odisha Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday approved a customized incentive package for RIR Power Electronics Limited to establish the Silicon Carbide (SiC) Semiconductor manufacturing unit in Bhubaneswar at an investment of Rs.618.60 crore

Publication: UNI India

In a move expected to give fillip to the state’s semiconductor ecosystem, the Odisha cabinet on Wednesday approved a customised incentive package for RIR Power Electronics , a global semiconductor company, to establish India’s first silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor manufacturing facility in the state.

Publication: The Times of India

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said, Our first Made in India chip will be rolled out this year and now we are looking at the next phase, where we can get equipment manufacturers, material manufacturers and designers in India.

Publication: Live Mint

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday requested tech powerhouse Google to consider Visakhapatnam as a probable chip design and manufacture centre.

Publication: Hindustan Times

In the run-up to the Union Budget 2025-26 to be presented on February 1, the Union Finance Ministry on Tuesday highlighted the achievements of the government’s policies in pushing up investments and employment through the semiconductor programme and the PLI scheme for electronic goods manufacturing.

Publication: News Today

In the runup to the Union Budget 2025-26 to be presented on February 1, the Union Finance Ministry on Tuesday highlighted the achievements of the government s policies in pushing up investments and employment through the semiconductor programme and the PLI scheme for electronic goods manufacturing

Publication: The Economic Times

The talent demand within the semiconductor design sector is seeing a decline with job positions dropping by 12% in Q3 compared to Q1 FY2025, according to a report by Careernet, a talent solutions provider Careernet released its quarterly report on the jobs trend in Semiconductor Design GCCs (Global Capability Centres) in India according to which there are over 180 organisations, including 70 large, midsize, and startup players, employing 1

Publication: The Economic Times

As the Union Budget 202526 approaches, the Ministry of Finance has spotlighted pivotal announcements aimed at bolstering the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing ecosystem.

Publication: Communications Today

HCL Group recently entered into a strategic venture with Taiwan s Hon Hai Technology Group to enhance its presence in the semiconductor space.

Publication: CNBC TV18

CtrlS Datacenters, a datacenter company, plans to set up a new Datacenter Park on a 40-acre land parcel at the upcoming Chandanvelly Industrial Park near Hyderabad, expected to significantly enhance the company’s capacity and capabilities in the region.

Publication: The Economic Times

” He said, “Our in-house team has built technology to unify diverse GPU (graphics processing unit) platforms from NVIDIA, AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) and Intel and provide a single interface to our customers to leverage the technology options that suit their best interests.”

Publication: The Economic Times

The programme is designed to provide attractive incentives to companies involved in semiconductor packaging and designing, aiming to establish India as a global hub for semiconductors and display manufacturing.

Publication: The Economic Times

The Telangana government has taken a significant step toward positioning Hyderabad as India’s data center capital with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with STT Global Data Centres India Private Limited (STT GDC India).

Publication: Construction World

India s semiconductor aspirations have captured global attention with investments from companies and investors around the world.

Publication: Analytics India Mag

The electronics and semiconductor industry is hopeful of fiscal incentives in the Union budget to support the growth and competitiveness of the sector.

Publication: The Telegraph

CtrlS Datacentres, a Hyderabad-headquartered rated-4 data centre company, plans to set up a new data centre park with a potential IT load capacity of 600MW spread over 40 acres at the upcoming Chandanvelly Industrial Park near Hyderabad.

Publication: The Times of India

Have generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools lived up to their hype India is the largest user of ChatGPT in the world For researchers like me, the levels at which these AI models are operating have far exceeded our expectations I expected the kind of language proficiency and reasoning abilities these models exhibit only 30 years in the future

Publication: The Times of India

At AMD, for example, we integrated AI into our financial forecasting processes, allowing us to respond in near-real-time to market changes. This meant quicker adjustments to budgets, more accurate forecasting, and a sharper understanding of risk factors.

Publication: Business Standard

The number may go up in the future. ET had reported on January 15 that the rule may increase compliance complexities for companies like Reliance Industries, which recently placed an order for Nvidia GPUs.

Publication: The Economic Times

Skilling people for the semiconductor sector was on top of the agenda as Odisha explored a collaboration with Singapore during the visit of its President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to the state starting Friday.

Publication: The Indian Express

The information technology (IT) sector in Gujarat is witnessing rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), driven by its ability to simplify coding and boost productivity. This has also changed the appraisal landscape in Ahmedabad based IT firms.

Publication: ET CIO

CG Power and Industrial Solutions advanced 2.64% to Rs 644.10 after the company informed about the grant of subsidy of Rs 3,501 crore from the Government of India for setting up semiconductor assembly facility.

Publication: Business Standard

Here are some recommendations from India s semiconductor industry for the upcoming budget 2025.

Publication: DQ India

The Indian gaming industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, fueled by the rise of independent game studios. These studios are redefining creativity and innovation, drawing inspiration from culturally rich storytelling and unique game mechanics.

Publication: The Financial Express

We will double our R&D efforts in India : NXP Semicon VP In a conversation with DH s Sonal Choudhary Hitesh Garg, Vice President and Country Head, NXP Semiconductors spoke about the lack of incentives in the semicon design ecosystem, DLI (design linked incentive) scheme and more.

Publication: Deccan Herald

The upcoming AI-ready data center campus will feature cutting-edge technologies with a targeted capacity of up to 100 MW, offering ample scalability for future growth. It will be one of the largest data center projects in the country, according to an official release on Saturday.

Publication: ET Government

Asserting that India is emerging as a major pole in world economy, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Saturday said his country was trying to contribute to the semiconductor ecosystem and the air connectivity sector. India aspires to be a pole in its own right, in a multipolar world that is true geopolitically, but it is also true economically.

Publication: ET Telecom

The Telangana delegation, officially named Telangana Rising, led by IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, held a roundtable discussion with the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) on Saturday

Publication: The New Indian Express

“India is going to be the powerhouse of technology, considering data and generative AI,” said Appana, drawing from his extensive 25-year international experience in Europe and the US. “Many global clients, be it AWS, Microsoft, Google, NVIDIA, or AMD… are powered by Indian technology and people.”

Publication: The Indian Express

The Joe Biden administration’s interim final rule to impose restrictions on the export of GPUs (graphics processing units) critical for powering AI could hinder India’s ambitious plans to scale up its AI programme by 2027.

Publication: Business Standard

The Telangana delegation led by Minister for IT and Industries D. Sridhar Babu held a Round Table interaction with the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) and explained the opportunities available in Telangana for the growth of the semiconductor industry.

Publication: The Hindu

The Biden administration’s proposal to ban the export of Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) can affect India’s AI program. India is preparing to expand the scope of its AI program from 2027.

Publication: Hindi Business Standard

Telangana IT and Industries minister, D Sridhar Babu on Wednesday urged Centre to help the state’s mission to make it a leader in semiconductor manufacturing.

Publication: Communications Today

Renowned institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are central to this ecosystem. As of now, the country s semiconductor industry is in a transformative phase, driven by the skilled talent pool. However, things may not be as rosy as they appear.

Publication: Analytics India Mag

India is evaluating the impact of the US proposal to impose restrictions on AI chip exports, as the move could have implications on the development of emerging technologies here, official sources said on Thursday.

Publication: Business Standard

In May, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. — China’s largest chipmaker — warned that prices are set to fall as chipmakers increase capacity, raising the alarm about growing price competition globally.

Publication: Business Standard

Assam CM to review semiconductor manufacturing unit progress today Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to visit Morigaon district on Thursday to take stock of the progress of the semiconductor manufacturing plant that is coming up there which is expected to generate a good number of workforce in the state.

Publication: The Economic Times

Singapore is exploring new initiatives such as manufacturing of semiconductors and building a semiconductor ecosystem in India and participating in the creation of a new generation of technological solutions, the city-state’s President, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, said on Thursday.

Publication: The Hindu (Print)

Leveraging AMD’s EPYC series processors, this 1U, short depth system offers customers flexibility in both core counts and GPU capability by having the capacity to hold a single double width NVIDIA L40S GPU.

Publication: ANI News

Telangana urges Centre to support semiconductor manufacturing mission Minister Sridhar Babu lauded the progress of the central government s prestigious Semiconductor Mission and expressed optimism about the collaboration between the state and central governments to drive growth in this sector.

Publication: Deccan Herald

The proposed restriction on artificial intelligence chip export to non-key allies nations, including India, will challenge the country s plan for AI hardware, crucial for the local development of emerging technologies, semiconductor industry body IESA said on Wednesday.

Publication: The Economic Times

Spending on online gaming in smaller towns has surged 16 times between 2019 and 2024, according to a white paper on payments by Visa. The trend underscores the rising influence of digital consumption across India’s non-metropolitan areas.

Publication: The Times of India

Scientists at the US technology company Meta have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can facilitate direct speech-to-speech translation for up to 101 languages, including several spoken in India.

Publication: The Telegraph

India has emerged as a global leader in terms of the adoption of AI as a core strategic focus, with 80 per cent of firms prioritising AI as a core strategic focus, outpacing the global average of 75 per cent in this space, according to a new Boston Consulting Group (BCG) AI Radar global survey.

Publication: The Hindu Business Line

The report predicts that AI adoption could transform 38 million jobs, driving a 2.61% productivity boost to the Indian economy through gains in the organised sector.

Publication: The Economic Times

By 2027, 40% of control rooms in the power and utilities sector will deploy AIdriven operators, according to Gartner.

Publication: The Financial Express

“As we continue to integrate AI into various sectors, it is crucial to do so responsibly, ensuring that AI itself remains sustainable and ethical,” he tells Sudhir Chowdhary in an interview. Excerpts:

Publication: The Financial Express

Industry executives say India could potentially secure General National Validated End User authorisations due to its status as neither a re-exporter of Compute ICs nor an advanced compute manufacturing hub. The same along with Nvidia s and AMD s commitment to India, could position India favourably for licence approvals, Chandak said.

Publication: The Financial Express

Key chips designed in the US by companies like Nvidia and AMD are fabricated abroad. Some of the key raw-material inputs are also drawn from nations that are not on the “favoured” list. In addition, research and development (R&D) centres for chip design and data centres may be located in nations, such as India, which face import curbs, and they may choose to retaliate.

Publication: Business Standard

With India set to produce its first chip by August, 2025 will be the country s year in semiconductors, Ashwini Vaishnaw, minister of electronics and information technology, railways, and information & broadcasting, said in an interview with Mint .

Publication: Live Mint

In a bid to advance India’s weather understanding and forecasting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched Mission Mausam to expand observations through better modelling and advanced tools like AI and machine learning .

Publication: The Economic Times

Hiranandani backed Yotta, Tata Communications, Jio, CtrlS and E2E Networks were among 13 companies that presented their technical presentations before the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) on Monday, to make available the AI compute infrastructure in the country, sources said.

Publication: The Financial Express

Andhra Pradesh govt signed an MoU with Indichip Semiconductors Limited and its joint venture (JV) partner Yitoa Micro Technology Limited (YMTL) of Japan for setting up a semiconductor manufacturing facility with an investment of over 14,000 crore

Publication: The Times of India

As we step into 2025, its impact is becoming increasingly significant, reshaping how businesses operate and individuals interact with technology.

Publication: The Economic Times

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption could transform 38 million jobs by 2030, driving a 2 61 per cent productivity boost to the Indian economy through gains in the organised sector and a potential for additional 2 82 per cent with the adoption of Gen AI by the unorganized sector, said a report

Publication: Business Standard

The easy access design of NUC 14 Essential takes upgradability to another level, facilitating simple and effortless memory and SSD upgrades

Publication: Digital Terminal

New limits will be placed on advanced graphics processing units (GPUs), which are used to power data centers needed to train AI models. Most are made by Santa Clara, California-based Nvidia, while Advanced Micro Devices also sells AI chips. Nvidia shares were down about 5 per cent while AMD shares were down about 1 per cent in morning trading.

Publication: Business Standard

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the main global producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is expected to report a 58 per cent leap in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday because of surging demand.

Publication: ET Manufacturing

Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors, one of the world’s leading semiconductor company building solutions for embedded applications, has been facing headwinds globally with topline remaining flat in 2023 after two bumper years and if trends for the last year is anything to go by it is likely to have ended it with a decline in revenue.

Publication: Tech Circle

The Andhra Pradesh government has signed an MoU with several companies, including Japan based YITOA Microtechnology and India’s Indichip Semiconductors Ltd., to establish India s first private semiconductor fabrication facility.

Publication: Analytics India Mag

In a step towards developing Indigenous state-of-the-art next generation telecommunications technology, the Centre for Development of Telematics (CDOT), has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu), for the development of Wideband Spectrum Sensor ASIC Chip for Enhancing the Spectrum Utilization.

Publication: The Print

The MoU was signed in Hyderabad, with plans to manufacture silicon carbide (SiC) chips, advancing India’s technological capabilities and sustainability goals. Minister for Industries T.G. Bharath highlighted that the project aligns with Andhra Pradesh’s semiconductor policy, unveiled in November 2024, which aims to transform the state into a hub for electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.

Publication: Construction World

Most are made by Santa Clara, California-based Nvidia, while Advanced Micro Devices also sells Al chips. Major cloud service providers, such as Microsoft, Google and Amazon, will be able to seek global authorisations to build data. centers, a powerful part of the new rules that will exempt their projects from the country quotas on Al chips.

Publication: The Financial Express

Salesforce India Chairperson and CEO Arundhati Bhattacharya said they are glad that Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules are here and that they intend to be 100% compliant whatever comes out at the end.

Publication: The New Indian Express (Print)

In 2024, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) became integral to the digital transformation efforts of Indian enterprises. The adoption of these technologies allowed businesses to streamline operations, foster innovation, and stay competitive in a dynamic market environment.

Publication: Tech Circle

The first phase of developing Fab, supply chain and OSAT has generated 65,000 jobs, and the next phase will attract 1.30 lakh jobs. More women are expected to join the semiconductor industry, increasing from the current ratio of about 35 per cent to 70 per cent. It is an exciting time for the semiconductor industry in India, and that is the hope with which we enter the year 2025.

Publication: ET Government

CDAC will run a challenge competition for students who have learned to use semiconductor design tools, followed by connecting them with the best in the industry, he said. CDAC will also start a certification course for these students, the minister added.

Publication: The Economic Times

One can divide the tasks into blocks and specify the shortest amount of time for each which one can manoeuver if something requires more time. Once fed the data, it appears on calendars as prioritised. However, one can also reorder them later.

Publication: The Financial Express

AI comes down from the cloud as chips get smarter Artificial intelligence is moving from data centers to the edge as computer makers build the technology into laptops, robots, cars and more devices closer to home. The AI edge could be anywhere processors can be embedded, including robots, cameras and cars.

Publication: The Economic Times

As artificial intelligence (AI) makes inroads, Microsoft founder Bill Gates believes that employment opportunities in only three sectors are likely to remain robust in the face of the AI onslaught.

Publication: Business Standard

India’s active involvement in the Committee of Experts will help shape global standards in data science for official statistics, and highlight its pioneering initiatives like the Data Innovation Lab and exploration of alternate data sources such as satellite imagery and machine learning in policy making.

Publications: The New Indian Express

India, armed with a Rs 76,000crore fiscal scheme to support semiconductor firms, should iron out key grassroots level hurdles to establish itself among the top global chipmaking hubs, according to industry executives and an association.

Publication: The Economic Times

Fintech business solutions provider Bartronics India Ltd inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore based semiconductor solutions provider PTW Group to boost India s semiconductor industry

Publication: The Times of India

In a significant milestone for India s journey to become a global leader in chip manufacturing, Indichip Semiconductors Limited with its joint venture partner Yitoa Micro Technology Limited (YMTL) of Japan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to establish the country s first private semiconductor manufacturing facility with an investment of over Rs 14,000 crore at Orvakal Industrial Park in Kurnool district.

Publication: The New Indian Express

Even as Microsoft Chairman Satya Nadella, who was in India last week, asked India to leverage its mathematical talent to undertake core research in artificial intelligence (AI), the country’s aim to become a major player in the global AI sweepstakes faces numerous challenges.

Publication: Business Standard

This policy brief examines the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in school education in India, highlighting its potential as well as inherent challenges. Despite the increasing adoption of AI technologies, significant disparities in access, infrastructure, and teacher training hinder equitable educational delivery.

Publication: Hindustan Times

With global semiconductor supply chain complex interconnected at many levels, Telangana must leverage its unique strengths to integrate seamlessly into it, well-known author and professor at the Fletcher School, Tufts University, Chris Miller said.

Publication: The Hindu

In India, 59% of respondents are already self-studying AI skills or enrolled in basic AI courses. This individual initiative is complemented by AI training programs offered by Indian employers, further strengthening the nation’s AI capabilities.

Publication: ET Manufacturing

India’s digital maturity positions it better than any other country to leverage the third wave of artificial intelligence (AI) for serving millions of underserved citizens across education, healthcare, and customer service sectors, with AI-enabled workforces becoming “limitless” in their capability to serve customers, Salesforce India CEO and chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya said on Thursday.

Publication: The Financial Express

The National Security Advisor (NSA) of the USA, Jake Sullivan, expressed optimism during his address at IIT Delhi, stating that the coming decade will witness

Publication: Communications Today

Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors will expand their partnership to develop AI-driven technology for aviation and autonomous flying, the companies said on Wednesday.

Publication(s): ET Infra, The Economic Times, ET Manufacturing

The use of semiconductors is expanding exponentially across the world. Semiconductors are critical to national security and the economy, as well as in projecting geopolitical and geoeconomic heft. They are also critical for modern defence, enabling sophisticated weapons, surveillance technologies, and communication systems.

Publication: Hindustan Times

PTW Group operates in many countries and refurbishes semiconductor equipment. It supplies to more than 700 fabs globally, including TSMC, UMC, Samsung, and Texas Instruments.

Publication(s): The Times of India, Silicon India

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) is focussing on facilitating training activities including skill development as India s semiconductor sector takes off with multiple multinationals on board There is a lot of work we are doing on the skilling part under the India Semiconductor Mission itself

Publication: The Economic Times

Bartronics India Limited, is a leading Fin-tech business solution provider delivering cutting edge technology solutions to enterprises and PTW Group, a Singapore based semiconductor solutions provider have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster India’s semiconductor industry.

Publication: Live Mint

In the next five years, artificial intelligence (AI), big data and security management specialists will be the fastest growing jobs, showed the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025.

Publication: Hindustan Times

The National Security Advisor (NSA) of the USA, Jake Sullivan, expressed optimism during his address at IIT Delhi, stating that the coming decade will witness

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Microsoft today has 800+ customers in India on Azure Open AI, 10x growth in Copilots are in AI agents and 70 per cent plus customers are seeing productivity improvement

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Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday made a case for India to undertake frontier research in artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising the nation’s strong mathematical talent base Addressing concerns about job losses due to AI, Nadella said such fears are overstated, as the technology will create new opportunities

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The Semiconductor Policy 2024 represents a transformative vision for Uttar Pradesh, one that aims to place the state at the forefront of the global semiconductor revolution.

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NXP Semiconductors could generate between 8% and 10% of its revenue from India over the next three to five years, a senior executive told Reuters on Monday, underscoring rising interest in the country s nascent chip market.

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India may have been a late entrant into the global semiconductor race, but its ambitions are as expansive as they are achievable.

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According to PwC, 77% of companies are prioritising supply chain agility and resilience in response to disruptions, while EY highlights the growing expectation for CFOs to lead digital transformation and drive business value.

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Telecom Operators Such Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio are likely to seek an 18month timeline to comply with the provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act after the notification of its rules, sources said. The operators are expected to include this request in their comments to the government on the draft rules for implementing the Act, which were released last week.

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Chinese companies such as Midea, Haier, Xiaomi, Lenovo and BYD are charting robust revenue growth in India with many consumers opting for their products priced up to 15-20% lower or packed with more features compared to rivals

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At CES 2025, the annual consumer tech event that gives the world a glimpse of the hottest new trends to expect, the biggest crowd puller on day zero (the press day) was Nvidia, which made several exciting reveals. As expected, Artificial Intelligence announcements stole the thunder.

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Traditional fabs involve huge investment. But in some newer technologies like 3D packaging, you can become a world leader by investing one-tenth the money you invest on a fab. Even Nvidia, Intel, AMD don’t have full 3D solutions. If we can attract global Indians in these companies who are leading such technologies, we can create the tech here.

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Women are at the forefront of advancements in AI, cloud computing, and emerging technologies, driving global innovation.

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Agentic AI represents a new wave in artificial intelligence, combining autonomy, adaptability, and strategic intelligence to improve operational efficiency and deploy specialized skills across various domains.

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Microsoft chief Satya Nadella met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. Nadella emphasised that Microsoft was committed to ensure every Indian benefit from AI platform shift.

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Hyderabad offers a conducive ecosystem for the semiconductor (chip manufacturing) and allied industries due to a skilled talent pool, stated Telangana’s IT and industries minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu during a meeting with representatives of the PTW Group’s Asia division on Monday.

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Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) is driving significant changes in the healthcare sector, offering tools to enhance diagnostics, patient care, and operational processes AI-powered systems are being used to detect diseases like cancer early and predict patient outcomes, enabling healthcare providers to make timely and accurate decisions

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Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Monday asked women representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation in order to make their areas more people-oriented Speaking at the Panchayat se Parliament 2

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Global venture capital firm Accel has raised a $650 million early-stage fund dedicated to backing startups in India and Southeast Asia.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and held a discussion on various aspects of tech innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) while committing to make India an AI-first nation After the interaction, Nadella took to X to hail Modi s leadership and said: Thank you, PM Narendra Modi ji for your leadership

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Moreover, with 1,700 global capability centres (GCCs), India remains a hub for tech innovation, bolstered by investor interest and a strong startup ecosystem, the report mentioned.

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They are projected to reach a workforce of 2.52.8 million across 2,200 GCCs by 2030 at a CAGR of 68%.And though Bengaluru remains the epicentre of tech hiring, accounting for 43.5% of demand, Hyderabad is the second highest with 13.4% of demand, it said.

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Tech Data, part of TD SYNNEX, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dell Technologies to support the Dell AI Factory initiative in India. The programme aims to simplify the adoption of AI across industries by offering a range of solutions, services, and advanced hardware.

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Chinese technology major Lenovo has been reinventing itself in India, moving from screen to solutions every few years. Shailendra Katyal, managing director, Lenovo India, in a video interview with Pranjal Sharma, said India has become an important innovation hub for the company, which is also leveraging the country for exports.

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Tatas Assam semiconductor plant to start making chips in 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw After reviewing the progress of the project at site at Jagiroad in Morigaon district, the Minister said the construction of this plant will be completed by 2025, and production will commence in 2026.

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The company is the biggest assembler of Apple iPhones in the world, and it also has big tech clients like Nvidia as customers.

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To enable such AI education, at IIT Madras , we have created an entirely new department, the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI .

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Gen AI has rapidly become a gamechanger for advertising agencies, transforming how campaigns are developed, executed, and measured.

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This underscored the commitment to fostering local talent and creating job opportunities, ensuring that Assam plays a pivotal role in the global technology landscape, said Sarma.

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The right cloud service provider plays a pivotal role in this transformation. Choosing the right provider ensures businesses get access to the latest technologies, robust security, scalability, and cost efficiency. It also enables organizations to meet regulatory requirements and integrate seamlessly with existing systems, making cloud adoption a catalyst for innovation.

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Synaptics CEO Michael Hurlston said Semiconductor firms such as Qualcomm, AMD, and Intel, which operate in India, usually handle part of the solution in India, another part in the US, and yet another in Europe.

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Some tax claims exceed gaming firms earnings Tax dept is chasing Feb 5 deadline to keep the claims alive This is driving gaming cos to SC for interim relief Laden with tax demands way above their earnings, gaming companies are moving the Supreme Court (SC) to restrain the taxman from precipitating a crisis.

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The overall scope of AI extends beyond this to complex work in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, Science, research, environment, transportation and more.

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Demis Hassabis, one of the most influential artificial intelligence (AI) experts in the world, has a warning for the rest of the tech industry: Don’t expect chatbots to continue to improve as quickly as they have over the last few years.

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Lokmat News Network Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: “The Government of India has set an ambitious target of achieving semiconductor manufacturing worth …

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In October 2024, Intel and AMD, traditionally fierce competitors in the semiconductor industry, announced the formation of the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group.

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Karnataka’s first electronics manufacturing cluster is set to take off in a big way as Silectric Semiconductor Manufacturing Pvt Ltd from Chennai, driven by the visionaries behind Zoho, commits a substantial investment of Rs. 3,425.60 crore.

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According to Cervicorn Consulting, the global semiconductor market size is expected to reach around USD 1,232.46 billion by 2033 and is growing at a CAGR of 7.79% from 2024 to 2033.

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AI-driven tools are particularly valuable in addressing the ongoing workforce shortages in India’s healthcare sector. As per NASSCOM’s 2023 study, AI and data utilization are projected to contribute USD 25-30 billion to India’s GDP by 2025, indicating the significance of AI in driving not only economic growth but also the improvement of healthcare services.

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The Gujarat government’s bid to establish itself as a semiconductor hub may have succeeded in attracting big-ticket investments but have thus far found few takers amongst the MSME sector.

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A clutch of studies are predicting that India will double its data centre capacity over the next two years, making it well-placed to become a global hub for AI innovation and cloud storage.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents is set to be the major evolution in AI technology, building on the advancements of generative AI. Leading companies like Google and OpenAI are already showcasing sophisticated capabilities, introducing what they describe as an agentic AI experience.

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India’s data centre capacity is projected to jump by the end of this decade, driven by digitalization, data localization laws, AI usage by firms and consumer data consumption, backed by 5G rollout. Is this enough to make it a global data centre hub? Mint explores:

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AI adoption is already revolutionising sectors such as e-commerce, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing, with Indian industries steadily catching up, the story of AI in India is one of contrasts.

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India’s goal to strengthen its position in the global semiconductor landscape is both ambitious and challenging. As far as the current scheme of things stand, it is a tightrope walk. There is much to be done to navigate the complexities of global supply chains, enhance domestic capabilities, and address geopolitical factors.

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A full two years have passed since ChatGPT wowed the world by gaining 1 million users within its first five days of launch in 2022.

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A survey conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revealed that Cloud computing and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) are the two most widely adopted emerging technologies among Indian banks.

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Emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud computing and data science, as a whole, are projected to generate around 1 million jobs by 2030, news agency PTI reported citing a report by Quess IT Staffing, a tech staffing solutions provider.

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The semiconductor manufacturing facility with AI-enabling technologies in Gujarat, India is going to create history by commencing on its first facility. Under the self-reliant semiconductor production as envisioned in the “Make in India” initiative, this yet another big leap will end dependence on imports and reinforce India’s position further on the world map.

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Kurnool district will host the nation’s largest semiconductor plant, with a Rs.14,000 crore investment from Japanese and Indian IT companies in the Orvakal Industrial Estate.

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Maharashtra will soon draft its independent Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy to position the state as a major player in the sector and a leader in technological advancements, a minister has said. He said the AI era has begun and that the state must seize this opportunity.

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India’s IT sector is said to create over 1 million jobs by 2030, driven by AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. India is geared for new-growth tech jobs, with the major drivers being emerging techs like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and cloud computing.

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