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Three plants shipping, nine more on the way: Unpacking PM Modi's chips-&-minerals pledge in Independence Day speech
15 Aug 2026, 17:33 IST15 Aug 2026, 17:33 ISTRelevance: 85%
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In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's advancements in semiconductor manufacturing, announcing that three plants are already operational in Sanand, Gujarat, with plans for nine more. Micron's facility, which packages DRAM and NAND chips, has begun shipping, while Kaynes Semicon aims to produce 6.3 million chips daily. The article emphasizes India's growing role in the global semiconductor supply chain and the establishment of critical minerals initiatives. This development is crucial for procurement teams as it signals increased capacity and potential sourcing options in the semiconductor sector....
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Industries
Consumer Electronics
Automotive
Components
Semiconductors & ICs
Memory & Storage
Regions
India
Topics
Semiconductor
Factory Expansion
Technology Advancement