Archive · 31 Jul 2026
India's Digital Backbone Shifts Focus to AI, Semiconductors, Cybersecurity
India is planning to make its digital systems stronger and more independent.
Experts said the country needs to build its own chips, use smart technology everywhere, and keep data safe.
They talked about a new plan called the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0.
The goal is to make India a leader in technology and help people use digital services without fear.
The summit was a meeting where these ideas were shared.
India’s next digital phase will prioritize indigenous semiconductor production, AI‑ready networks, cybersecurity, and resilient infrastructure.
MediaTek India’s Anku Jain highlighted the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 as a step toward a full domestic chip ecosystem.
Nokia’s Samar Mittal emphasized a shift from mass connectivity to intelligence‑driven connectivity, stressing resilience and security.
DSCI CEO Vinayak Godse stressed that trust and privacy are essential for digital service adoption.
Panelists agreed that investments in talent, manufacturing, AI, and cybersecurity will shape India’s digital economy over the next decade.
- Who
- Indian industry leaders Anku Jain (MediaTek India), Samar Mittal (Nokia), and Vinayak Godse (DSCI) along with other panelists
- What
- Discussion on India’s next digital phase focusing on semiconductors, AI-ready networks, and cybersecurity
- When
- BT Infra Summit 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To outline investments needed to sustain the digital economy and position India as a strategic tech hub
- Event
- BT Infra Summit 2026
- Focus Areas
- Semiconductors, AI, Cybersecurity
- Key Initiative
- India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
- Key Speakers
- Anku Jain, Samar Mittal, Vinayak Godse
- Goal
- Build indigenous digital infrastructure