New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- India needs to strengthen its capabilities across the semiconductor value chain, including manufacturing, materials, research and specialised skills, to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and build a competitive domestic ecosystem, said Kamaljeet Singh, Director General, Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali.

Speaking at an event, Singh said India has established a significant presence in semiconductor design but continues to rely on overseas suppliers for critical inputs such as electronic design automation (EDA) tools, according to a reported by The Hindu.

He identified technology, talent, resources, time, acceptability and capital as key challenges facing India's ambition to emerge as a technological power...