India–Netherlands Collaboration: India Seeks Dutch Expertise for Semiconductor Growth
India is strengthening its semiconductor ambitions by seeking technical expertise and partnerships with Dutch semiconductor companies. An Indian trade delegation recently visited the Eindhoven technology hub in the Netherlands to explore collaboration opportunities in chip manufacturing and semiconductor equipment. The Netherlands is home to major semiconductor players such as ASML and NXP Semiconductors, which specialize […]
Western Coalfields Discovery: Rare Earth Elements Found in Six Mines in Maharashtra
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a subsidiary of Coal India, has discovered eight strategic minerals including rare earth elements (REEs) in six of its mines in Maharashtra. The discovery was made during analysis of mining overburden and waste materials, revealing economically significant concentrations of critical minerals. The minerals identified include Potash (K), Tellurium (Te), Titanium (Ti), […]
Electric Mobility in India: Growing Consumer Confidence in EV Adoption
India’s electric mobility sector is witnessing a major shift as consumers and businesses are becoming increasingly comfortable adopting electric vehicles (EVs). What once began as a niche and experimental segment is now evolving into a mainstream mobility solution, driven by technological improvements and better infrastructure. Advancements in battery technology, longer driving ranges, and the expansion […]
India’s Role in Global Semiconductor Supply Chain: US Envoy Highlights Strategic Importance
A senior US envoy emphasized that India’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain is “essential” as countries compete to dominate chip production. Speaking during the inauguration of Micron Technology’s semiconductor facility in Sanand, Gujarat, the envoy noted that building resilient chip supply chains requires trusted manufacturing ecosystems across multiple countries. The envoy highlighted that […]
India’s Semiconductor Expansion: Three More Chip Plants to Start Operations in 2026
India’s semiconductor ecosystem is gaining momentum as three additional semiconductor plants are expected to begin commercial operations in 2026, according to Union IT and Electronics Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. This comes after the inauguration of Micron Technology’s ATMP facility in Sanand, Gujarat, which marked the start of India’s first large-scale semiconductor production. The government has approved […]
India’s Semiconductor Market: Projected to Reach $103 Billion by 2030
India’s semiconductor market is expected to grow rapidly and reach around $103 billion by 2030, driven by rising demand from artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs), and defence technologies. The expansion is supported by increasing investments in semiconductor manufacturing, data-centre infrastructure, and government initiatives such as the India Semiconductor Mission. Rapid growth in AI infrastructure […]
Micron Semiconductor ATMP Facility: India’s First Large-Scale Memory Chip Packaging Plant in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology’s Semiconductor Assembly, Test, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking the start of commercial production of semiconductor memory modules in India. The project, with an investment of about ₹22,500 crore, is one of the first major semiconductor manufacturing projects under the India Semiconductor Mission. The facility […]
Andhra Pradesh Rare Earth Push: Coastline Mining Plan to Build Titanium & Critical Minerals Hub
The government of Andhra Pradesh plans to open parts of its mineral-rich coastline for rare earth and titanium-bearing beach sand mining. The initiative aims to reduce India’s dependence on imports from China and develop a domestic value chain for critical minerals used in high-tech industries. The state’s mining agency has identified multiple deposits across coastal […]
India–Brazil Rare Earth Pact: Strategic Minerals Partnership to Boost $20 Billion Trade
India and Brazil have signed a critical minerals and rare earth cooperation pact aimed at strengthening supply chains and expanding bilateral trade to over $20 billion in the next five years. The agreement was finalized during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, focusing on deeper collaboration in […]
India–US Pax Silica Declaration: Strategic Tech Alliance for AI & Semiconductor Supply Chains
India and the United States signed the Pax Silica Declaration during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, marking a major step in strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and critical technology supply chains. The agreement aims to build a trusted technology ecosystem and secure global supply chains across the full “silicon stack,” […]