India’s Semiconductor Industry

 

Quick Fact: India’s Semiconductor Industry

The Indian government has allocated INR 760 Bn under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) to develop a domestic semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem.

  • India’s semiconductor industry currently represents only 3% of the global market.
  • India’s semiconductor industry currently employs around 220,000 professionals, with plans to expand the workforce by 1 million jobs by 2026.
  • As of 2025, women represent 25% of India’s semiconductor workforce, with expectations to rise to 35% by 2030.
  • Annually, India produces around 600,000 engineering graduates in electronics-related fields.
  • India allows 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in electronics manufacturing under the automatic route, except for countries that share a land border with India.
  • The Indian government offers up to 50% fiscal support for semiconductor fabrication units and has introduced initiatives such as Production Linked Incentive (PLI) and Semiconductor and Display Manufacturing Scheme (SPECS) to foster domestic manufacturing.
  • India has signed agreements with countries like the USA, Japan and the EU to strengthen its semiconductor supply chain and foster innovation.

Megatrends in Semiconductor Industry

Innovations in Wafer Materials

As the semiconductor industry continues to evolve, new materials are emerging to meet the growing demands of advanced technologies. These materials are crucial for enhancing the performance, efficiency and capabilities of semiconductor devices across various applications.

  • Silicon (Si): The most common material, used primarily in logic circuits, microprocessors and memory devices due to its moderate electron mobility and availability.
  • Gallium Arsenide (GaAs): Known for high electron mobility and a direct bandgap, ideal for high-frequency and optoelectronic applications such as RF devices and microwave amplifiers.
  • Silicon Carbide (SiC): Features a wide bandgap and excellent thermal conductivity, making it suitable for power electronics, electric vehicles and high-temperature industrial applications.
  • Indium Phosphide (InP): Offers high electron mobility and a direct bandgap, used in high-speed and high-frequency applications like fiber optics and laser technology.

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