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

2026-05-18
India continues to support its semiconductor ecosystem in 2026 with 12 approved projects under the India Semiconductor Mission and one under the Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors. Learn about incentives, key fabs, locations, and investment.
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