Qnity Electronics, Inc., a technology solutions provider serving the semiconductor value chain, has appointed semiconductor finance veteran Ken Rizvi as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1. Michael Goss, who currently serves as interim Chief Financial Officer, will transition to the role of Vice President, Finance and…

Chennai-based semiconductor startup Aheesa Digital Innovations has achieved first-pass silicon success with VIHAAN, an indigenous broadband networking System-on-Chip (SoC) built around the VEGA RISC-V processor. The milestone puts the company a step closer to commercializing its homegrown chip for fibre broadband applications. Aheesa is now targeting production tape-out for 2027.…

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has placed semiconductors, critical minerals and energy security at the centre of India’s technology and self-reliance strategy, announcing that another five to eight semiconductor plants are expected to come up over the next seven to eight years. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on…

IIT Bhubaneswar has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Banashree Semiconductors to expand collaboration in semiconductor research, industry-oriented education, training and innovation. The partnership is designed to bring academic research closer to the evolving requirements of the semiconductor industry, combining IIT Bhubaneswar’s academic and research expertise with Banashree…

As India continues to strengthen its position in the global semiconductor industry, SASTRA Deemed University hosted the fifth edition of PACT for IMPACT 2026 – Conclave on Semiconductor & Electronics Manufacturing, reaffirming its focus on preparing students for opportunities in the rapidly evolving electronics and semiconductor ecosystem. The conclave attracted…

The most important decision in India’s semiconductor journey may not be how small a chip it can make, but which chips it should learn to make first. The global semiconductor race is increasingly measured in nanometres. The conversation around 3nm, 2nm and even smaller process technologies dominates headlines, particularly as…

IBM has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire HRL Laboratories, LLC, a renowned research and development organization recognized for its work in quantum technologies, advanced materials and next-generation electronics. The acquisition is expected to strengthen IBM’s long-term quantum computing roadmap while expanding its capabilities in quantum…

Paras Semiconductor, the semiconductor business of Paras Defence & Space Technologies Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Madhya Pradesh to establish a proposed advanced Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in the state. The project involves a proposed investment of ₹6,200 crores and…

Karnataka has taken another significant step towards strengthening its position in India’s semiconductor and advanced electronics landscape, with the state’s 200-acre Semiconductor Park at KWIN City expected to become operational by December 2026. The announcement was made by Honorable Minister, Large and Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, Shri M.B. Patil…

Semiconductor testing is rapidly evolving as Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms the way modern chips are designed, validated and manufactured. Demonstrating its expertise in this fast-changing landscape, Caliber Interconnects showcased its latest AI-driven semiconductor testing capabilities at IEEE International Test Conference (ITC) India 2026 through a comprehensive technical programme that included…

South Korean optoelectronics company Seoul Semiconductor is exploring the possibility of establishing a manufacturing facility in India as part of the country’s expanding semiconductor ecosystem under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0. According to multiple media reports, the company is holding discussions with several state governments, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka…

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Semicon 2.0, a new phase of India’s semiconductor mission with a total budget outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crores. The initiative aims to strengthen the country’s semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem while building on the progress made under the…