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

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Business Industry

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

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 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

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 […]

East India State News

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