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India Showcases Digital Power at MWC 2026

Anil Vanna — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:08:34 +0000

India presented its growing telecom strength at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the Bharat Pavilion. He said India is building trusted digital bridges for the world. The vision follows the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Connectivity is seen as a tool for shared prosperity and global partnerships.

India’s telecom growth was driven by strong reforms and innovation. The minister said the country stands at the meeting point of intelligence and infrastructure. Under the leadership of Narendra Modi, telecom reforms were strengthened. Indigenous research, production-linked incentives, and global integration supported this transformation. India’s telecom ecosystem continues to expand globally.

The Bharat Pavilion featured more than 40 Indian telecom innovators. Technologies displayed included 4G, 5G, emerging 6G, Open RAN, satellite communication, semiconductor design, AI-driven networks, and cybersecurity. Global confidence in India’s telecom capability was reflected in the expanded participation.

The minister visited several company booths, including C-DOT and other innovators. Indigenous telecom hardware and AI platforms were showcased. India’s commitment to secure networks and telecom exports was highlighted strongly at the event.

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India Advances to 2nm Chip Design in Semiconductor Mission

Anil Vanna — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:35:13 +0000

India is moving from device assembly to advanced semiconductor design and manufacturing. The upcoming 2-nanometre chip milestone represents a major step toward technological self-reliance, according to the government.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated ARM’s new semiconductor design office in Bengaluru this week. The centre will focus on next-generation 2nm chip design, a first for India. Officials said the technology will power AI, mobile computing, and high-performance systems.

Smaller transistors mean more processing power, lighter products, and lower energy use. They also hold strategic importance for national security, defence, and space programs, the ministry stated.Under the India Semiconductor Mission, 10 projects have been approved across six states, attracting investments worth ₹1.6 lakh crore. The mission has an outlay of ₹76,000 crore to boost the ecosystem.

In May 2025, Vaishnaw inaugurated design centres in Noida and Bengaluru for 3nm chip development. India has already achieved 7nm and 5nm designs and is now pushing towards 2nm technology.Domestic startups and universities are also contributing. At least 23 chip projects are sanctioned, while 278 institutions are engaged in design and research. The government said this progress strengthens India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.

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