As India seeks self-reliance in semiconductors, Karnataka takes the lead

Having made significant strides in manufacturing of smart phones, television sets, the time has come for India to become a reliable global source for semiconductor chips as well

Semiconductor self-sufficiency by all accounts should be India’s top priority. It has been more than a year since the shortage of semiconductor chips hit various sectors hard. From automobile to defence, India has been reeling under the shortage of semiconductor chips.

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