Centre Identifies 25 Priority Products for Indigenous Semiconductor IPs, says IT Minister

India’s semiconductor ambitions are gathering pace, with the Centre identifying 25 products as priority areas under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). IT and Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision, highlighting how indigenous intellectual property (IP) will strengthen India’s role in the global supply chain.

New Product Categories and Export Focus 

The 25 shortlisted products cover high-value low-volume, mid-value mid-volume and high-volume low-value segments. As per news reports, Vaishnaw explained, “These products span high-value low-volume, mid-value mid-volume and high-volume low-value categories. The matrix has been finalised and will be supported as part of the mission.” 

He added that developing domestic IP is crucial for moving beyond a manufacturing base towards becoming an innovation partner worldwide. Exports are expected to be central to this vision, with the minister stating, “The 10 projects approved so far are going to produce for India and also for the world.”

ISM 2.0 And Startup Momentum

The next phase, ISM 2.0, will concentrate on ecosystem partnerships and complete chipset development, including support for equipment makers and material manufacturers. Vaishnaw noted that design activity is advancing faster than anticipated, with more than 28 startups already progressing from concept to product stage under the design-linked incentive scheme. 

These ventures are working on IoT chipsets, camera SoCs, consumer applications and industrial chips. Significantly, IIT Madras has rolled out its own microcontroller, reflecting how academic institutions are also contributing to this momentum.

SCL Mohali And Global Positioning

Modernisation of the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali is another key plank of the strategy. Vaishnaw said the proposal will soon reach the Cabinet, adding that the upgraded unit will expand production and serve as a dedicated testing hub for researchers and startups. “We need a facility where new products designed in India can be validated before commercial production,” he remarked. 

Emphasising India’s collaborative stance, the minister stated, “We have always gone to the world as a partner, co-developer, and co-producer, aiming for win-win outcomes.” He stressed that global confidence in India is rooted in its respect for IP rights and willingness to build partnerships.

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Conclusion

By identifying 25 priority semiconductor products, pushing forward ISM 2.0, and advancing SCL’s modernisation, India is sharpening its semiconductor strategy. With startups, academia, and global collaborations driving innovation, the country is setting its sights firmly on building a strong IP-led position in the global value chain.

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