India emerging as key semiconductor hub: Global industry leaders at Semicon India 2026

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India is emerging as an increasingly important destination for the global semiconductor industry, with senior executives from leading technology and semiconductor companies highlighting the country’s growing capabilities, young talent pool and expanding investment opportunities at Semicon India 2026.

India’s semiconductor ecosystem gaining global confidence: Industry experts

IANS | September 17, 2026 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Industry leaders at Semicon India 2026 on Thursday highlighted India’s rapid progress in semiconductor manufacturing, chip design and technological innovation, saying the country’s expanding capabilities are strengthening global confidence and creating opportunities to play a larger role in the global semiconductor supply chain.

India pushes to transform BRICS from talking shop to economic, tech powerhouse

IANS | September 17, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India is working to transform BRICS from a geopolitical talking shop into an economic and technological platform with real-world reach, as reflected in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on the importance of resilient supply chains, startups, critical technologies, green energy, and reform of global governance at the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, according to an article.

India seeks technology-driven competitive advantage in mining sector: Minister

IANS | September 17, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Union MoS for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that India needs to move from a resource advantage to a technology-driven competitiveness in mining and metals, with technology integrated across the entire value chain, from geological exploration and mining to processing, logistics, recycling and downstream manufacturing.