India may anchor homegrown chip startups under 1.28 trillion-rupee plan
India's government could use its buying power to become an anchor customer for homegrown semiconductor startups, giving them a much-needed boost in both revenue and credibility.
This push is part of the massive 1.28 trillion-rupee Semicon 2.0 plan, aiming to strengthen India's chip-making abilities over the next five years.
Government pushes India-designed security chips
By using its buying power, the government hopes to encourage India-designed chips in areas like CCTV, telecom, defense, and aerospace, especially where security is a big deal.
For example, after Chinese brands couldn't meet certification standards for CCTV equipment, there is an opportunity for Indian-designed chips in CCTV cameras.
Plus, with the upcoming Semicon India 2026 conference bringing together over 240 global companies this September, there's a real spotlight on making India a serious player in the chip game.