India’s launch of its first fully indigenous chip, the Vikram-32, marks a significant step forward in the country’s semiconductor journey. While the technology may not yet rival global cutting-edge standards, it signals growing confidence and competence in domestic research and design. However, as India sets its sights on becoming a major player in the global semiconductor landscape, deeper structural challenges remain. Low patent grant rates, a decline in patent applications since 2022, and limited research output in advanced chip design and fabrication continue to hinder progress. India must address these challenges if it aims to emerge as a hub for semiconductor innovation.
Strengthening India’s Semiconductor Research Ecosystem (Anika Chhillar – Observer Research Foundation)
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