India on track to begin commercial semiconductor chip production in 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Jan 23, 2026
"The first commercial production will begin in 2026, with four plants expected to commence operations this year. The pilot production has already started in three plants in 2025," he said. Vaishnaw highlighted that India's semiconductor ecosystem is rapidly taking shape, with global equipment manufacturers setting up operations in the country and a strong material manufacturing ecosystem emerging.