UST's Gilroy Mathew urges robotics push to boost India's semiconductors
Gilroy Mathew, UST's chief operating officer, thinks India should double down on robotics and automation to really compete in the global semiconductor game.
He told CNBC-TV18 that it's not just about making chips: India also needs a strong network of manufacturers, suppliers, universities, and tech partners.
Building talent through better industry-academia ties and making more components locally are key steps for innovation.
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Gilroy Mathew, Chief Operating Officer of UST, pointed out that neighboring countries use over 1 million industrial robots to boost productivity, and India should follow suit.
He also highlighted the need for greater local component production and bringing in global manufacturing know-how to help India's semiconductor sector grow.