Ahead of India’s first semiconductor fabrication plant coming online later this year, serious concerns have been raised by tech experts as China rapidly expands production capacity of mature-node chips — the very segment New Delhi is betting on to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem, with the new entrant

He was speaking at an event here on Sunday to launch the golden jubilee celebration of MASc which functions under the state government’s auspices. Jointly organised with the Institution of Engineers India on the occasion of National Technology Day, the event also saw the unveiling of a commemorative logo and launch of the academy’s redesigned digital portal.

Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Bengaluru, part of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), is strengthening India’s semiconductor talent pipeline with practical, industry-linked learning. The institute is focusing on real-world exposure instead of only classroom teaching, aiming to support India’s push to become a global semiconductor hub.

Industry experts on Wednesday stressed the urgent need for India to strengthen raw material security for critical minerals, metals, coal and scrap, saying these resources are essential for achieving the country’s manufacturing, infrastructure and clean energy ambitions.

India’s semiconductor ecosystem is gradually shifting from assembly-led operations to indigenous chip design as Mindgrove Technologies, a Chennai-based company, is set to begin commercial production of its Secure lot chips. Positioned as India’s first commercial-grade high.

Kuwait, which is diversifying its economy under Vision 2035 can partner with India’s rapidly maturing deep-tech ecosystem by investing in startups, aligned with Kuwait’s priorities in energy, cybersecurity, fintech, healthcare and medtech, agritech, sustainability, and advanced industries, Tripathi said.