Published: 11 March 2026BloombergEconomy
India Plans ₹1 Trillion Fund to Boost Domestic Chip Manufacturing
India reportedly plans to unveil a more than ₹1 trillion (US$10.8 billion) fund aimed at bolstering domestic chipmaking. The proposed fund would provide subsidies for chip design projects, manufacturing equipment, and supply chain development, with launch possible in two to three months, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Business Standard/Bloomberg.
The semiconductor initiative builds on India's existing India Semiconductor Mission and ISM 2.0, which focuses on producing semiconductor equipment and materials, developing full-stack Indian intellectual property, and fortifying supply chains. India's approved semiconductor projects include a fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat; ATMP/OSAT units such as Morigaon, Assam and Sanand, Gujarat; and an HCL-Foxconn chip unit near Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.
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Q: Evaluate India's proposed ₹1 trillion semiconductor fund in the context of the India Semiconductor Mission and supply-chain resilience.
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India announced a more-than ₹1 trillion (US 10.8 billion dollars) fund subsidising chip design, manufacturing equipment, and supply chains, with launch in two to three months. Building on ISM and ISM 2.0, it complements fabrication units in Gujarat, Assam, and Greater Noida, advancing full-stack indigenous semiconductor capability for India.
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How many projects have been cumulatively approved under MeitY's Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme across all states?
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Frequently asked questions
What fund did India plan for domestic chipmaking?
India announced plans for a more than ₹1 trillion fund aimed at bolstering domestic chipmaking. The fund was also valued at US$10.8 billion.
What will the planned chipmaking fund subsidize?
The fund will provide subsidies for chip design projects, manufacturing equipment, and supply chain development. Its launch is expected in two to three months.
How does the fund relate to the India Semiconductor Mission?
The semiconductor initiative builds on India's existing India Semiconductor Mission and ISM 2.0. ISM 2.0 focuses on producing semiconductor equipment and materials, developing full-stack Indian intellectual property, and fortifying supply chains.
Where are India's semiconductor fabrication units under development?
India currently has three semiconductor fabrication units in various stages of development. They are located in Gujarat, Assam, and Greater Noida.
