India Defines Semiconductor Self-Reliance Through Trusted Global Partnerships

India wants to become stronger in the semiconductor industry, which makes important computer chips.

Vikram Misri said relying on only a few countries for key supplies can create serious problems.

He believes India should build the chip-making abilities that are especially important for its future.

However, he said India does not need to make every part of a chip inside the country.

Countries and companies can work together because the semiconductor supply chain is spread across many places.

India is focusing on chip design, packaging and selected manufacturing activities.

It is also inviting foreign companies that make equipment, materials and chip designs to build capabilities in India.

Misri said companies should choose partners with different but complementary strengths.

He also said trust, stable policies, shared training and research are more important than choosing partners only because they are cheaper.