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ISM 2.0: Several chip companies plan to invest in India in 6 months, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India’s second semiconductor mission has drawn nearly $12 billion in industry interest, with investments expected to begin within six months, Ashwini Vaishnaw told ET. The IT minister also called for greater responsibility from AI companies on safety.
Cadence AI cuts chip timelines
San Jose-headquartered Cadence Design Systems provides electronic design automation (EDA) software, hardware and intellectual property (IP) used to design semiconductors, integrated circuits and systems-on-chips (SoCs).
Huawei bets on speed over shrinking transistors to sidestep US chip sanctions
China has been barred since 2019 from importing ASML's most advanced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, curbing the ability of its chipmakers to keep up with global leaders like Taiwan's TSMC in relying on ever-smaller manufacturing processes that make chips more powerful.
China's top chip bosses urge supportive policies to create 'China's ASML'
Semiconductor manufacturing has emerged as a critical battleground in the China-U.S. technology rivalry since 2020, with Washington actively imposing restrictions to stop China from expanding advanced production capacity below 7-nanometer.
The Commissioning Velocity: Inside the Curated Room of India's AI Sovereignty
As the global technology elite descend upon the Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi this February for the India AI Impact Summit, the conversation is undergoing a fundamental shift. We are moving past the era of "AI potential"—the glossy keynotes and speculative forecasts—and entering the era of Commissioning Velocity.
Nvidia takes $2 billion stake in chip design software maker Synopsys, shares drop
Nvidia has invested $2 billion in chip design software maker Synopsys, securing a significant stake and expanding a multi-year partnership. This collaboration aims to jointly develop new tools for AI-driven product design across various industries. The deal strengthens Synopsys' position, while Nvidia seeks to leverage its influence in the AI compute market.
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Russian trade team meets Karnataka IT minister to explore opportunities for tech collaboration
Agafonova actively connects Russian IT companies with India's fast-growing digital ecosystem and promotes Russian IT and electronics collaborations internationally. Speaking at the meeting, Minister Kharge said, "Karnataka is happy to welcome and support all the companies who are looking at market access, partnership or collaboration building or even setting up their manufacturing units here."
India’s semiconductor push faces key manufacturing gap despite design strength, says report
The report by early-stage deeptech VC firm Endiya Partners has identified seven priority clusters where India can compete globally. The report recommended training over 100,000 engineers across design-to-manufacturing roles, deepening technology alliances with the US, EU, Japan, and Taiwan, and supporting chip design ventures targeting mobility, industrial automation, and defence use cases.
Centre’s DLI tag helping semicon cos win over venture capital companies
Several Indian semiconductor startups are raising funds from local venture capital firms, driven by government self-reliance initiatives, rising geopolitical uncertainty, and increased investor interest as industry veterans enter the sector. The startups include CalligoTech, 3rdiTech, SandLogic and Terminus Circuits, ET has learnt.
Semiconductor, AI infra to get big chunk of new tech fund
The IDTA was launched on September 2, at Semicon India 2025, to mobilise private capital and expertise for deep tech companies in India and foster US-India collaboration in sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and space. Founded by venture capital and private equity firms from both countries, it aims to spur investment with an initial capital commitment of $1 billion.
Swiggy Q1: Losses deepen; Rapido stake on block
Swiggy's net losses ballooned in the April-June quarter despite a rise in revenue. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Apple eyes using AI to design its chips, technology executive says
Johny Srouji, Apple's senior vice president of hardware technologies, made the remarks in a speech in Belgium, where he was receiving an award from Imec, an independent semiconductor research and development group that works closely with most of the world's biggest chipmakers.
ET@Davos: India will ready a response to Trump measures, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw, leading the Indian delegation at Davos, emphasized India's trust with global companies and strong US relationship despite potential issues like birthright citizenship changes. India presents a unified front for investments, focusing on manufacturing interest and AI development. Prime Minister Modi's economic policies and trust in India's foreign policy are key highlights.
Accenture acquires Excelmax Technologies to expand semiconductor design services
Accenture acquired semiconductor firm Excelmax, adding 450 professionals and expanding into AI, automotive, and consumer devices. Following the XtremeEDA acquisition and $2.3 billion in investments in Q3 FY24, CEO Patil cited new innovation opportunities. Group Chief Narain highlighted generative AI. Excelmax excels in design-to-layout execution, crucial for Accenture's comprehensive silicon solutions. Financial terms remain undisclosed.
A91 Partners plans $750m fund; Fashinza, Virgio to return investor capital
Happy Monday! Homegrown investment fund A91 Partners is once again upping the size of its latest India-dedicated fund, per sources in the know. Details of this and more in today’s super packed ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Bit-by-Bit, Indian Semiconductor firms build talent pool
Companies are also focusing on building up fresh talent on campuses. Analog Devices provides a platform for university students under its Anveshan initiative, for building or prototyping complete system designs. The programme has helped to identify key talent early and provide the required mentoring for their projects, said Prasad.
US-based Celesta Capital keen to invest in Indian semiconductor startups
The VC firm said that it would be important to bring in venture money to support startups in the fabless chip design area since the sector is highly capital-intensive
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