India Unveils First Indigenous Chip at Semicon India 2025

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

Business Industry

At the Semicon India 2025 summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described semiconductors as the “digital diamonds” of the 21st century. He said these chips, though small, are powerful engines of global innovation and economic growth. Modi added that “India’s smallest chip will drive

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India’s Chip Marathon Gets a Head Start with Japan’s Legacy Tech

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Japan has decided to relocate parts of its legacy semiconductor and display technology production to India, marking a significant shift in the global electronics landscape. These legacy chips and LCD lines, once central to Japan’s industrial base, will now find a new home in Indian manufacturing clusters. The move, developed under a framework by JETRO […]

Business Industry

India Cabinet Approves ₹4,600 Crore in New Semiconductor Projects

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

In a boost to domestic chip manufacturing, Prime Minister Modi’s Cabinet approved four new semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), with a combined investment of approximately ₹4,600 crore. Project Highlights and Locations These projects, proposed by companies like SiCSem, Continental Device India (CDIL), 3D Glass Solutions, and ASIP

Business Industry

Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Chips

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on computer chips made outside the United States if chip manufacturers do not shift production to American soil. The statement marks a significant escalation in his push to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S., as part of his broader economic agenda ahead […]

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From Importer to Innovator: Building India’s GPU Roadmap for the AI Era

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

India is at the threshold of the AI age, yet the engines that power AI — GPUs — remain conspicuously absent from its industrial base. Despite grand ambitions under the India Semiconductor Mission and the promising rollout of the IndiaAI program, India has positioned itself more as a consumer of compute, not its creator. As […]

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Odisha and Singapore Sign 8 Strategic MoUs

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2025

In a move to bolster economic collaboration, Odisha and Singapore have signed eight memorandums of understanding (MoUs) spanning various sectors, including semiconductors, green hydrogen, and fintech. This strategic partnership aims to position Odisha as a leading player in emerging technologies while strengthening its global ties. Focus on Semiconductors and Green Energy