Semicon 2.0 broadens India's chip policy across the technology stack
The ₹1,27,500 crore programme spans design, machines and materials, fabrication, packaging, research and talent.
SEMICON India 2026 opened in New Delhi as the government set out the transition to Semicon 2.0, approved in July with an outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore.
The programme covers six pillars: design, machines and materials, additional fabrication plants, advanced packaging, research and talent. Official background material reports 12 projects across six states with commitments above ₹1.64 lakh crore.
Why it matters
Semiconductor capability affects electronics manufacturing, supply-chain resilience, strategic autonomy, advanced research and high-value employment.
SCULTRA point of view
Outlays and approvals should be tracked against construction, commercial yields, technology nodes, local value addition, disbursement, workforce readiness and customer qualification.
Limitations
Official publications use different definitions for units in production and facilities in commercial production. Project commitments are not realised investment, and the current release does not provide project-level yield, capacity or disbursement data.
Source: Press Information Bureau / PMO and Ministry of Electronics and IT, 17 September 2026.