India Addresses Semiconductor Manufacturing Gaps with Government Support and Industry Plans

At the IESA Vision Summit, industry leaders highlighted India's strong chip design capabilities but noted gaps in core semiconductor manufacturing and equipment production. Applied Materials and Lam Research executives emphasized the need for infrastructure and policy support to build this 'missing middle.' Meanwhile, the government reaffirmed its long-term commitment to India's semiconductor ecosystem, announcing plans for a single-window clearance portal and the upcoming rollout of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to expand industry partnerships and projects.