New Delhi, July 20 -- Given the focus of the Indian government to increase and deepen India's semiconductor capabilities and the scope of growth in the sector, it appears the semiconductor opportunity is real for investors.

Recently, on 15 July, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed that the Union Cabinet had approved Rs.1.27 lakh crore for the second edition of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM 2.0). As per experts, ISM 2.0 can strengthen India's position in the global semiconductor arena as a competitive and reliable participant.

In her Union Budget 2026-27 speech on 1 February, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, with a focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materi...