Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has urged India’s growing semiconductor industry to remain vigilant against potential cyberattacks, geopolitical risks and other disruptions as the country expands its role in global chip manufacturing.

Vaishnaw said India’s progress in semiconductor design and manufacturing could attract opposition from established interests in the global chip value chain. He cautioned companies and deeptech startups to prepare for possible threats that could affect the sector’s growth.

The minister said India must continuously monitor geopolitical risks as it develops capabilities across the semiconductor ecosystem. He added that the industry has taken note of the concerns and is expected to take appropriate security measures.

India is currently working to build a broader domestic semiconductor ecosystem covering chip design, manufacturing, advanced packaging, equipment, materials, research and development, and talent development.

The government’s Semicon 2.0 programme is aimed at expanding these capabilities across the value chain. According to government figures, the initiative has attracted significant investment interest, while several semiconductor facilities have moved into commercial production.

Vaishnaw has also stressed that India’s semiconductor ambitions require coordination between the central government, state governments and industry.

As India seeks to strengthen its position in the global chip supply chain, cybersecurity and resilience are emerging as important considerations alongside manufacturing capacity and investment.