Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Vaishnaw Warns India’s Chip Rise Could Invite Cyberattacks
India is trying to become a bigger player in making computer chips.
The country now wants to design and manufacture chips, not just assemble and test them.
Ashwini Vaishnaw said some established players may see India’s progress as a threat.
He warned companies to watch out for cyberattacks and other disruptions.
These problems could come from countries or groups that do not want India to grow in the chip industry.
The minister said India must take these risks seriously.
He also said the industry is now aware of the concerns and can take precautions.
The government has approved a large program to support chip factories, research, equipment and training.
Ashwini Vaishnaw warned that India’s growing semiconductor capabilities could be viewed as a threat by established global chip-industry interests.
He urged semiconductor companies to remain vigilant against cyberattacks, geopolitical risks and other disruptions.
Vaishnaw said India is emerging as a country able to design and manufacture chips.
India is seeking to expand beyond chip assembly and testing into design, equipment, materials and fabrication.
The Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 in July with an outlay of Rs 1,27,500 crore.
- Who
- Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and India’s semiconductor industry.
- What
- Vaishnaw cautioned the industry to prepare for cyberattacks, geopolitical risks and other disruptions as India expands its semiconductor capabilities.
- When
- The warning was given in an interview; the Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 in July.
- Where
- India and the global semiconductor value chain.
- Why
- India’s growing ability to design and manufacture chips could be viewed as a threat by established interests and countries opposed to its rise.
- Minister
- Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology
- Industry concern
- Potential cyberattacks, geopolitical risks and other disruptions
- India’s capability
- Designing and manufacturing semiconductor chips
- Government program
- Semicon 2.0
- Semicon 2.0 outlay
- Rs 1,27,500 crore
- Program focus
- Chip design, equipment and materials, fabs, advanced packaging, research and development, and talent development