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Semicon India 2.0 targets 200 chip design startups, 1 lakh technicians, Ashwini Vaishnaw says

Semicon India 2.0 aims to support 200 chip design startups and companies. This initiative will also develop one lakh new semiconductor technicians and industry-ready talent. The program focuses on six pillars, including chip design, equipment, fabs, and research. India has already achieved its initial engineer training target ahead of schedule.…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

PM Modi asks semiconductor CEOs to step up industry participation in next phase of India’s growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged India to lead in emerging technologies. He assured industry leaders of a predictable and responsive policy environment. The government is committed to fostering innovation and skilling for future growth. CEOs expressed confidence in India's semiconductor sector potential. They pledged contributions to making India a global…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Semicon 2.0: Accelerating semiconductor ecosystem development for global leadership in India

India's Semicon 2.0 policy signals a move towards greater global semiconductor value chain participation. The nation must act swiftly to establish necessary infrastructure and supplier networks. Advanced packaging presents a key opportunity for India to gain market share this decade. Global collaboration is essential for building a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem.…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Analysts Just Raised Price Targets On These 3 Semiconductor Equipment Stocks

Susquehanna raised its WFE market forecast to $250 billion by 2028, lifting price targets on AEIS, LRCX, and KLAC as AI-driven demand fuels the semiconductor equipment sector.

MarketBeat · Jul 6

SK hynix, Samsung, Micron among semiconductor industry group lobbying against government intervention on domestic memory chip supply — says move would worsen situation, suggests tax deductions on consumer electronics instead

A lawmaker suggested to the administration that it should prioritize American manufacturers when it comes to memory chip supplies, but the SEMI industry group is pushing back against this. It says that doing so would only extend the memory chip shortages.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 3

SEMI Reports Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Increased 14% Year-Over-Year in Q1 2026

MILPITAS, Calif., June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report that global semiconductor equipment billings increased 14% year-over-year to US$36.55 billion in the first quarter of 2026.…

AAP · Jun 4

SEMI and Global Net Corp. Release New Report on Glass Core Substrate Market and Development Trends for Semiconductors

MILPITAS, Calif., May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced the availability of a new industry research report focused on the glass core substrate market and trends, produced in collaboration with Global Net Corp. (GNC). The…

AAP · May 27

Red-hot Roar to take ALW finals lead to Wellington

Goals to Momo Hayashi and Daisy Brown secured Brisbane a 2-1 win over Wellington in the first leg of their A-League Women semi-final in Brisbane.

AAP · May 3

It's not just RAM getting more expensive - the tools to make chips are set to explode in cost too, experts warn

Chipmakers are spending more as components become more advanced and demand for AI hardware continues.

TechRadar · Dec 18, 2025

Sales of chip production equipment to reach $156 billion by 2027 — China, Taiwan, and Korea lead intense demand

Driven by demand for AI and HPC accelerators, sales of chip production equipment are projected to increase through 2027. Asian countries are expected to lead the pack, according to SEMI.

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 17, 2025