siliconindia | | OCTOBER 20258What if the tiny chips' powering electric car's navigation and smartphone's ultra-fast downloads were designed and built in India?As global supply chains strain under geopolitical tensions, India's $18 billion semiconductor thrust is turning this vision into reality, directly fueling electric vehicle (EV) adoption and 6G rollout. By late 2025, the first fully indigenous chip will roll out, marking a pivot from import dependency to innovation leadership. This isn't just tech talk it's about creating millions of jobs, slashing energy imports, and positioning India in a $600 billion global market. Backed by fresh government approvals and industry partnerships as of September 2025, here's how homegrown silicon is electrifying mobility and hyper-connecting the nation.Recent Milestones in India's Semiconductor JourneyIndia's semiconductor ecosystem has accelerated in 2025. The Union Cabinet approved four new projects on August 12, bringing the total to 10 with investments totaling $18.23 billion under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). These include high-volume fabs, 3D heterogeneous integration, and specialized units in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on August 23 that India's first domestically produced chip, using 28-90nm technology, will debut by year-end, alongside rapid 6G development. Commercial production kicks off by late 2025, focusing on automotive and telecom applications.This builds on earlier wins, Tata Electronics' Dholera fab in Gujarat, partnered with Taiwan's Powerchip, targets 28nm nodes for EVs and 6G. Micron's $2.75 billion Gujarat plant began assembly in mid-2025, specializing in DRAM for data-intensive EV systems. The market, valued at $45-50 billion by end 2025, is eyed to hit $110 billion by 2030, reducing $100 billion annual imports. These steps integrate chip engineering with national goals, emphasizing resilient designs for India's climate variability.Semiconductors are the unsung leads of EVs, managing batteries, motors, and autonomous features. India's push aligns with its EV30@30 target 30% electric by 2030 potentially cutting oil imports by 20%. Indigenous chips lower costs by 15-20%, making vehicles accessible.Recent updates tie chips directly to EV growth. Modi highlighted EV exports to 100 countries starting August 2025, powered by local semis. Tata's Assam plant, operational by 2025, will produce chips for EV inverters and ADAS, supporting 10 million annual sales projections. Chip engineering here focuses on SiC technology for faster charging, addressing infrastructure gaps in rural areas where 40 percent of charging will occur.Anku Jain, Managing Director of Mediatek India, said, "India's journey was a long one for semiconductors. But today's announcement is one of the results that have come from the last few years. The semiconductor industry has picked up momentum over the last few years. But it is a multi-year, multi-decade journey", he said.Chips for Ultra-Speed Networks6G promises terahertz speeds, enabling holographic calls and real-time AI. India's Bharat 6G Vision, allocated Rs 1,000 crore in 2025, relies on homegrown RF and baseband chips. By integrating with EVs, 6G enables V2X communication for smart traffic, boosting logistics GDP by $500 billion.EDITORIAL EXCLUSIVEHOW INDIA'S CHIPS WILL POWER ITS EV & 6G FUTURE
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