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India’s Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends

2026-05-06
India is building a semiconductor ecosystem with 10 approved projects under the India Semiconductor Mission. Learn about incentives, key fabs, locations, and investment. India’s Union Cabinet has approved two additional semiconductor projects under the ISM on May 5, 2026. The projects include the country’s first commercial mini/micro-LED display manufacturing facility based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, along with a semiconductor packaging and testing unit.

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India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends

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As of May 5, 2026, India has a total of 12 approved semiconductor projects under ISM, with cumulative investments of around INR 1.64 trillion. The government also notified the establishment of Tata’s Dholera fab SEZ on April 9, 2026, supported by expanding chip assembly and design capabilities.

 

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