India's semiconductor market to reach $300 billion by 2035: Deloitte report
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Industry, investment & MSMEs· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
Deloitte released a report predicting India's semiconductor market will reach $300 billion by 2035, driven by AI, automotive growth, and data center expansion.
Background
The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is supporting the sector with over $19 billion in manufacturing investments across 10 approved projects. The market is projected to reach $120 billion by 2030 and create two million jobs by 2035.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia's semiconductor market is projected to reach $300 billion by 2035.
- FactIndia's semiconductor market is projected to reach $120 billion by 2030.
- FactThe India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) has over $19 billion in manufacturing investments across 10 approved projects.
- FactThe semiconductor industry is projected to create two million jobs by 2035.
- BodyIndia Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is the primary body supporting semiconductor manufacturing in India.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the semiconductor industry in India's technological sovereignty and the role of the India Semiconductor Mission in achieving these goals.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure bottleneck: Requirement for high-purity water and stable power grids for fabrication units
- Inter-state coordination: Need for streamlined land acquisition and state-level incentives for manufacturing hubs
- Skill gap: Requirement for specialized workforce in high-end design services and lithography
Keywords: Technological Sovereignty · Value Chain · Policy Execution · Capital Intensive · Strategic Autonomy
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