Kharge's remarks, suggesting Assam and Gujarat lack the infrastructure and ecosystem for such projects, have sparked strong reactions. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other leaders have condemned Kharge’s comments as anti-Assam, fueling demonstrations across the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday, after concluding his three-day visit visit to the United States.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee described the "long and arduous exercises" behind the significant news regarding major American investment in the state’s semiconductor sector.
Biden hosted PM Modi at his residence in Delaware on the first day of the Indian leader's visit to the US. The two leaders reviewed multiple facets of the India-US Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership and welcomed efforts to enhance research collaboration.
SEMICON India 2024: The three-day conference will showcase India's semiconductor strategy and policy which envisions making India a global hub for semiconductors.
Prime Minister will inaugurate the event at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. CM Yogi will also take part in the event. Earlier on Tuesday, the PM chaired the Semiconductor Executives’ Roundtable at his official residence in New Delhi.
In preparation for the SEMICON India 2024 conference, which PM Modi will inaugurate on September 11, Noida Traffic Police issued an advisory for traffic diversions. The three-day event in Greater Noida will feature over 250 exhibitors and 150 speakers from global semiconductor firms.
Ahead of the ‘Semicon India 2024’ which is being organised in Greater Noida from September 11 to 13, the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) and SEMI announced a Semiconductor Executive Summit (SES), in collaboration with the IT Ministry and the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
India and Singapore are exploring cooperation in semiconductor manufacturing to boost opportunities for the youth and expand trade. Both countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and signed MoUs on health and medicine, skill development, digital tech and more.
During the two-day visit, Modi will receive an official welcome at the Parliament House on Thursday and call on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Describing the ministers-only meeting as "productive," Balakrishnan noted that it paves the way for an upcoming official visit to Singapore by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which is expected to happen soon.
In his 78th Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also emphasised India's potential in semiconductor manufacturing and the gaming industry.
Tata Electronics chip assembly and testing unit in Jagiroad, Morigaon district, Assam, is expected to generate over 27,000 employment opportunities and attract a world-class industrial ecosystem.
S. Krishnan said that India's strong potential to become a global leader in the semiconductor industry has grown further and has highlighted that India has the requisite talent and extensive expertise to thrive in this crucial sector, positioning itself for significant international influence.
The White House says that the new measures impact $18 billion in Chinese imported goods including steel and aluminium, semiconductors, batteries, critical minerals, solar cells and cranes.
The minister said that India has significant potential in semiconductor design. He informed that the first chip from Micron's Sanand plant will be delivered in December and the chips from the Assam plant will be used in EVs.
A new report surfaced, stating that Intel (the chip maker) has partnered with EV brand Zeekr to introduce a new family of AI-enhanced automotive SOCs, which will have the ability to enhance various in-vehicle AI applications like driver and passenger monitoring.
Amidst India's ambitious foray into semiconductor manufacturing, significant investments of around USD 26 billion have been proposed to the Indian government, revealed by industry sources.
As per the agreement, CG Power, Renesas and Stars are to subscribe in one or more tranches, subject to satisfaction of conditions precedent up to USD 205 million, USD 15 million, and USD 2 million, respectively, towards equity capital of CG Semi.
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