India to Join US-Led Pax Silica Initiative Amid Strategic Tech Cooperation

India is set to join the US-led Pax Silica initiative in February, marking a significant step in bilateral technology cooperation focused on securing semiconductor supply chains and AI infrastructure. This follows India's earlier delayed inclusion in the Minerals Security Partnership. Analysts view India's late entry as a conciliatory gesture amid strained US-India ties, highlighting the initiative's role in shaping global tech supply chains amid strategic competition, particularly with China.