India’s booming tech talent is drawing big semiconductor players from around the world, and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw couldn’t be more excited about it. Speaking at the launch of chip design powerhouse ARM’s new office in Bengaluru on Tuesday, Vaishnaw highlighted how the government’s Semiconductor Mission is paying off big time.
Vaishnaw, who oversees Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, pointed out that building a strong talent pool has been a top priority for the mission. “We’ve focused on creating a deep pipeline of skilled workers, and it’s working wonders. Global design companies are flocking to India because our talent is top-notch,” he said.
Thanks to the mission, 278 universities and institutions across the country now offer students access to the latest Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools for semiconductor design. The results? Students have already designed 28 chips, showing just how much faith international semiconductor companies have in India’s potential.
In a major boost, Vaishnaw revealed that ARM plans to create advanced chips—including cutting-edge 2nm technology—right from its Bengaluru hub. He gave a shoutout to ARM’s team for picking India as their base for such innovative work.
The momentum doesn’t stop there. Ecosystem partners like suppliers of chemicals, gases, substrates, and manufacturing equipment are also setting up shop in India. Plus, design capabilities are surging, with many design-linked incentive (DLI) companies securing funding from venture capital investors.
Vaishnaw shared more good news: The government has rolled out the India Deep Tech Fund with an initial $1 billion to fuel breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotech, and other high-tech areas.
Looking to the future, the minister teased Version 2.0 of the Semiconductor Mission, which will tackle everything from chip equipment and materials to design, fabrication, and talent development. “We’re building the full semiconductor stack in India—designing chips, making them, sourcing the tools and materials, and growing the skills. Things are moving fast, and this is only the start,” he added.
With India’s semiconductor push gaining steam, it’s clear the country is positioning itself as a global leader in this high-stakes industry.
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