Indias proposal to the World Trade Organizations (WTO) 13th ministerial conference to refrain from extending a moratorium on imposing customs duties on electronic transmissions would impact the semiconductor design ecosystem in India, industry bodies told ET.
Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron Technology, highlighted the importance of semiconductors in India s growth and the global economy at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. He highlighted the summit s significance as a platform for discussions that shape the future. Semiconductors play a crucial role in various industries, including computing, communication, healthcare, and artificial intelligence.
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According to the proposal, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology intends to revamp the semiconductor lab by turning it into a center of excellence for research and development, converting it into a large-scale manufacturing facility, or a combination of these two options, as stated in a bid document from the IT ministry.
NXP is engaged in preliminary discussions with the Indian government concerning a project linked to the Unique Identification Authority of India authentication.