US memory chipmaker Micron Technology is set to start commercial semiconductor production by the end of February at its $2.75 billion assembly and testing facility in Sanand, Gujarat, Union minister for electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Vaishnaw said pilot production has already commenced at several approved semiconductor facilities in India, with commercial output expected to scale up in the coming weeks. The Sanand facility marks a key milestone in India’s efforts to build a domestic semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem under its long-term electronics strategy.
India’s long-term semiconductor roadmap
Speaking on India’s semiconductor ambitions, Vaishnaw said the country has laid out a clear and long-term technology roadmap, spanning advanced nodes from 28 nanometres to 7nm, 3nm and even 2nm.
He added that the semiconductor value chain is deeply interconnected, particularly in areas such as critical minerals, refining and processing, making international collaboration essential to ensure stable and resilient supply chains.
India already has semiconductor partnerships with Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Europe and the United States, positioning the country as a trusted global manufacturing and value-chain partner.
Rising global confidence in India at Davos
Vaishnaw said discussions at Davos reflected strong global confidence in India’s growth trajectory, with sustained interest from global leaders across infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, logistics, artificial intelligence and deep-tech.
Singapore’s Temasek chairman Teo Chee Hean expressed interest in expanding investments in India, particularly in physical and digital infrastructure as well as deep-tech startups. Leaders in AI, robotics and cybersecurity also highlighted India’s growing role as a reliable partner in global technology value chains.
Industry engagements across sectors
During the forum, Vaishnaw said Maersk is working closely with India to strengthen logistics infrastructure across shipping, ports and railways, while also engaging in semiconductor materials. Honeywell is partnering with India on railway modernisation and has indicated interest in expanding its manufacturing footprint.
The minister also met Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind and Chris Lehane of OpenAI to discuss India’s role in shaping artificial intelligence for global good, inviting them to participate in the upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi in February.
India’s AI vision and global positioning
Outlining India’s AI strategy, Vaishnaw said the country is working across the entire AI stack, covering applications, models, chips, infrastructure and energy. He noted that India’s IT industry is increasingly focused on AI-driven productivity solutions.
Amid global uncertainty, Vaishnaw said India is seen as “a vibrant democracy that delivers”, with strong economic growth, ongoing reforms and digital public infrastructure reinforcing global optimism around India’s role in AI, semiconductors and advanced electronics manufacturing.
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