Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) are specialised processors designed for high-speed parallel computing, making them essential for graphics rendering, artificial intelligence, and large-scale data processing. Their architecture, which includes thousands of cores, high-bandwidth memory (VRAM), and programmable shaders, enables faster execution of repetitive numerical tasks compared to CPUs. In India, GPUs are becoming critical digital infrastructure, supporting AI innovation, scientific research under the National Supercomputing Mission, the startup ecosystem, and large-scale digital governance platforms. With rising demand and heavy import dependence, strengthening domestic semiconductor capabilities and expanding energy-efficient data centre infrastructure are key to ensuring technological self-reliance and global competitiveness.
Click to View MoreIndia Semiconductor Mission 2.0, announced in Budget 2026–27 with an allocation of ₹1,000 crore, aims to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing, develop indigenous equipment and materials, promote full-stack chip design, and build a skilled workforce. Building on the progress of earlier initiatives, the mission focuses on advanced manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and industry-led innovation. With a rapidly growing domestic market expected to reach $100–110 billion by 2030, ISM 2.0 seeks to reduce import dependence, meet 70–75% of India’s chip demand by 2029, and position the country as a trusted global semiconductor hub.
Click to View MoreIndia’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision faces a major hurdle in its weak R&D ecosystem, with spending stuck at 0.64% of GDP and poor private participation. Despite steps like the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, closing the academia–industry gap and raising R&D investment to 2% of GDP remain essential for global innovation leadership.
Click to View MoreIndia launch first indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, Vikram 3201, marks a step toward semiconductor self-reliance. This achievement, driven by the India Semiconductor Mission, aims to reduce import dependency by promoting domestic manufacturing, design, and attracting global investment to tap into the future $1 trillion market.
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