At the Semicon India 2025 conference in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled India’s first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, the “Vikram”. Developed by ISRO’s Semiconductor Laboratory. This milestone places India among the select group of nations capable of designing and manufacturing advanced semiconductor chips, marking a new chapter in technological independence and self-reliance.
The Vikram chip is a 32-bit microprocessor engineered for extreme, space-grade conditions. Built to withstand rocket launches and space missions, it has been developed and qualified by ISRO for critical applications. Beyond space exploration, it will also be deployed in defence, electronics, and infrastructure projects. As the first processor of its kind made in India, it represents a crucial advancement in high-end semiconductor capability.
The development of Vikram is significant because India has long depended on foreign manufacturers for advanced chips. By creating its own processor, the country reduces import reliance, strengthens national security, and enhances economic independence. The achievement also opens doors for applications in satellites, telecom, and eventually consumer electronics, giving a strong boost to innovation and local industry.
Alongside this launch, the government presented a broader semiconductor roadmap. Ten projects worth ₹1.5 lakh crore ($18 billion) have been approved, with pilot production already underway. Mass production of Indian-made chips is expected by the end of 2025.
A ₹76,000-crore incentive scheme is in place to attract global players, while semiconductor parks and fast-track approvals are being rolled out. A new Critical Minerals Mission will secure rare earths, and five fabrication and assembly plants are under construction.
Chips were described as “digital diamonds” powering artificial intelligence, automobiles, telecom, and other future industries. The vision emphasises “Designed in India, Made in India, Trusted by the World,” positioning the country as a global semiconductor hub with strong policy support, strategic international tie-ups, and a focus on building technological self-reliance.
CG Power and Industrial Solutions has entered the semiconductor industry through its subsidiary, CG Semi. The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India and CG Semi Private Limited, company incorporated for setting up the OSAT facility entered into the fiscal support agreement to avail the grant of subsidy/fiscal support towards the capex of up to ₹3,501 crores.
Bharat Electronics (BEL) has forayed into the semiconductor sector through a strategic partnership with Tata Electronics. In June 2025, the two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop indigenous semiconductor and electronics solutions. The collaboration covers the entire semiconductor value chain, including semiconductor fabrication, Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT), and chip design services.
Kaynes Technology India, through its wholly owned subsidiary Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd, is setting up a semiconductor manufacturing unit in Sanand, Gujarat. Includes 21 advanced manufacturing & design facilities to undertake high mix and high value products with variable or flexible volumes (Includes OSAT, HDI PCB are upcoming). The chips will cater to diverse applications, including industrial, automotive, electric vehicles, consumer electronics, telecom, and mobile phones.
MosChip Technologies is actively involved in the semiconductor space by offering end-to-end semiconductor design solutions. Its expertise includes turnkey ASIC services, RTL design, verification, analog and mixed-signal IP development, and physical design. These services support industries such as aerospace, defence, automotive, consumer electronics, and telecommunications.
Dixon Technologies has expanded into the semiconductor sector with plans to establish a $3 billion display fabrication facility in India. The project focuses on manufacturing display chips used in smartphones, televisions, and other electronic devices. The company is working closely with global technology partners and leveraging government incentives under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 to drive this initiative.
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