India strategically targets mature-node chips to power automotive, telecom & industrial growth
News, 17 August 2025
India is setting its sights on shaping a new semiconductor future—not by chasing the latest, most expensive chip technology, but by focusing on practical, high-demand mature-node manufacturing (28nm–65nm). These are the workhorses for sectors like automotive electronics, telecom hardware, and industrial controllers. This strategic shift seeks to bridge the gap in the global supply chain for automotive, telecom, and industrial electronics.
A recent analysis by Bastion Research, highlighted by ANI, underscores this strategic pivot. It paints India’s approach as analogous to Taiwan’s and South Korea’s semiconductor leaps during the 1970s and 1980s—starting with accessible technology and moving up from there.
India’s strengths lie not just in ambition but in its execution capability: world-class system integration, a deep talent pool, and a robust electronics ecosystem. This positions the country well to become a key player in global supply chains, especially as pronouncements like “China +1” push companies to diversify manufacturing away from reliance on one source.
Moreover, this strategy isn’t happening in isolation. India’s Semiconductor Mission (ISM), part of the broader Semicon India Programme launched in 2021 with ₹76,000 crore in incentives, has already backed 10 semiconductor projects across six states, with fresh approvals amounting to ₹4,600 crore in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab this month.
Putting it all together, India’s current chip-making narrative is one of focused practicality. By building strength in mature-node production and integrating vertically across electronics manufacturing, the country is crafting a resilient, homegrown semiconductor backbone—one that’s poised for broad application and export growth in the years ahead.
References
- ANI via The Tribune and Economic Times: India’s strategic focus on mature-node semiconductor manufacturing
- Times of India: India bets on mature-node chipmaking amid China+1 trend
- Economic Times: Expanded coverage of the India Semiconductor Mission and recent project approvals
