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First made-in-India chip will come out in September-October 2025: IT minister


Published on 2025-02-15 10:02:26 - MSN
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The article from MSN discusses the announcement by India's IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, that the first "Made in India" chip is expected to be produced by September or October 2025. This development is part of India's broader initiative to boost its semiconductor industry, aiming to reduce dependency on foreign technology and enhance national security in tech sectors. The chip will be manufactured at the Micron Technology's facility in Gujarat, which is being set up with significant government support. This move is seen as a step towards self-reliance in electronics manufacturing, with the government also focusing on creating a robust ecosystem for semiconductor design, fabrication, and packaging within the country. The initiative includes substantial investments and incentives to attract global semiconductor companies to invest in India.

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