Science TechnologyThursday, 17 September 2026·The Hindu - National
Semicon India 2026: India’s chip ecosystem, Mission 2.0 and $13.5 billion outlay
At Semicon India 2026, the Prime Minister said India is expanding its semiconductor ecosystem and has approved 12 chip-making projects.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On September 17, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 and said India’s semiconductor ecosystem is expanding, with 12 chip-making projects already approved and India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 raised to $13.5 billion.
Key specifics
- SEMICON India 2026 was inaugurated on September 17, 2026 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- 12 chip-making projects have been approved so far, according to the Prime Minister.
- India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 has an outlay of $13.5 billion, up from $8 billion in the first phase.
- Applied Materials announced $5 billion in investments under Vision 2035 on September 17, 2026.
- India is targeting a full semiconductor ecosystem covering design, fabrication, advanced packaging, equipment, materials, research and talent.
Exam lens
Science and technology plus economy question: SEMICON India 2026, Mission 2.0, $13.5 billion, 12 projects and $5 billion investment are the key facts; TNPSC may ask India’s strategy to become a trusted chip manufacturing destination.