New Publication: The Indian Semiconductor Ecosystem

India has been steadily emerging as a significant player in the global semiconductor industry. Fueled by the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI), the global semiconductor market is expected to reach USD 1 Trillion by 2030 with India’s market projected to reach between USD 100-110 billion.

Semiconductors are the fundamental blocks for almost all electronic devices we use today. They are needed to store, process, and transmit information within and across the devices. They enable us to advance technologies like artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, robotics, etc. Almost every industry from healthcare to energy to defense to transportation to even entertainment is dependent to the continuous availability of semiconductors. They are so deeply ingrained in our life and economy that any disruption in their supply can have devastating impact on our lives and create a huge threat to national security.

This paper provides a concise overview of India’s semiconductor ecosystem, focusing on the key legal, tax, and regulatory frameworks governing design, manufacturing, and assembly activities. It highlights the principal compliance obligations across intellectual property, investment, environmental, and industrial laws, and outlines the policy measures needed to strengthen India’s competitiveness and support the growth of a sustainable semiconductor industry.

Please click here to access our paper.

Regards,

Kamini Toprani, Prerana Reddy, Morvi Chaturvedi, Aaron Kamath, Mihir Parikh and Vaibhav Parikh

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