India Embarks on 3nm Chip Design Journey with New Centres in Bengaluru and Noida

Bengaluru, May 15, 2025 — In a landmark development for India's semiconductor industry, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated the country's first 3-nanometer (3nm) chip design centres in Bengaluru and Noida on Tuesday. Established by Renesas Electronics India Private Limited, these state-of-the-art facilities mark India's entry into advanced semiconductor design, positioning the nation among a select group of countries engaged in cutting-edge chip technology.

India Begins 3nm Chip Design Era with New Centres in Bengaluru and Noida

"Designing at 3nm is truly next-generation. We've done 7nm and 5nm earlier, but this marks a new frontier," Vaishnaw stated during the inauguration. He emphasized that this initiative is a significant leap towards achieving self-reliance in critical technology sectors and enhancing India's presence in the global semiconductor market.

The new design centres are part of a broader strategy under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), which aims to develop a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem encompassing design, fabrication, assembly, testing, marking, and packaging (ATMP), as well as the necessary supply chains for equipment, chemicals, and gases. Vaishnaw highlighted the strong industry confidence in India's semiconductor ambitions, noting significant investments from companies like Applied Materials and Lam Research. 

In addition to the inauguration, the minister announced the launch of a new semiconductor learning kit designed to provide engineering students with hands-on experience in hardware. This initiative aims to integrate software and hardware learning, creating industry-ready engineers. Over 270 academic institutions already utilizing advanced Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools under the ISM will receive these kits, further strengthening the talent pipeline for the semiconductor industry.

The establishment of these 3nm chip design centres signifies a pivotal moment in India's technological advancement, reflecting the nation's commitment to becoming a global hub for semiconductor innovation. As demand for semiconductors continues to rise across various sectors—including smartphones, laptops, medical devices, defence systems, and vehicles—India's proactive steps in this domain are poised to have a lasting impact on the global technology landscape.

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