DLI 2.0 is targeting six key chip types, 80% local build: Ashwini VaishnawThe government is finalising the second phase of the Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme to boost India’s semiconductor capabilities, focu...
28 Jan, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
H-1B lottery tilts upward; DLI 2.0 nears launchHappy Tuesday! US employers are tightening H-1B hiring ahead of this year's lottery. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
28 Jan, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Banks, fintechs prep for DPDP Act; Chip startups on DLI 2.0Happy Tuesday! Banks and fintechs are readying their operations for the phased rollout of the data protection law. This and more in today’s...
27 Jan, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Semicon firms caution govt against rigid DLI frameworkIndustry executives broadly welcomed the intent to deepen state support for chip design companies but flagged concerns around venture capit...
27 Jan, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
DLI 2.0 may shift from reimbursements to equity-linked supportThe government is redesigning its Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme 2.0 for semiconductor companies, shifting from reimbursement-based s...
23 Jan, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Four semiconductor plants in India to begin commercial production in 2026Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday that four companies will commence commercial manufacturing of se...
02 Jan, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Chip industry pushes back as govt plans market-linked DLI 2.0 sopsUnder DLI 1.0, companies were required to first spend their own money and then claim up to 50% reimbursement from the government, with the ...
02 Jan, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
MeitY in final talks to list products for DLI 2.0 launch by year-endMeitY is mapping domestic demand for 30 devices, and appliances, with inputs from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Tra...
30 Oct, 2025, 06.01 AM IST
DLI 2.0: Govt plans sops, local sourcing mandates to push chip demandThe Centre is reworking its design-led incentive scheme to boost demand for domestically manufactured chips. Also in the works are stricter...
10 Sep, 2025, 12.17 AM IST
Global MNCs are looking for JVs in India's semiconductor sector: Yes SecuritiesMultinational companies from around the world are showing growing interest in partnering with local firms through joint ventures to begin o...
05 Sep, 2025, 03.13 PM IST
Govt aid for semiconductor projects to continue, design-linked sops to expand: IT SecretaryThe Indian government is considering extending incentives for critical semiconductor projects, potentially covering up to 70% of project co...
02 Sep, 2025, 04.32 PM IST
20 indigenous student-designed chips taped out from SCL Mohali: Ashwini VaishnawUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted India's burgeoning tech talent, announcing the successful fabrication of 20 indigenous semicond...
13 Aug, 2025, 07.31 PM IST
India accelerates chip design ecosystem with 23 projects sanctioned under DLI SchemeThe Ministry of Electronics and IT has approved 23 chip-design projects under the ₹1,000 crore Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, part o...
31 Jul, 2025, 12.22 PM IST
India’s semiconductor demand expected to reach $100-110 billion by 2030: MeitY secretaryA key focus of the ministry is aligning various efforts to advance the India Semiconductor Mission, one of the world’s most extensive subsi...
28 Mar, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
India’s semiconductor push needs more VC backing, say industry leadersIndustry leaders also underlined the need for AI use in silicon systems and the requirement to build a sustained talent pipeline.
27 Mar, 2025, 08.19 PM IST
Canada to crack down on study permit loopholes: New rules to safeguard international studentsCanada's fedral government plans to suspend study permit processing for post-secondary students if schools fail to monitor international st...
13 Jul, 2024, 01.13 PM IST
Govt notifies new semiconductor policyThe Government on Tuesday notified the semiconductor policy which was cleared by the Cabinet last week. According to the gazette notificati...
22 Dec, 2021, 12.14 PM IST