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India's Semiconductor Ambitions Falter Amid Major Setbacks

5/3/2025

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India's dreams of becoming a semiconductor powerhouse hit a snag as Zoho Corporation scrapped its ambitious $700 million chip manufacturing project, citing technological uncertainties. Co-founder Sridhar Vembu stressed the importance of government support and technological confidence. This setback comes on the heels of Gautam Adani's group's pause on its $10 billion venture, underscoring the industry's ongoing turmoil.

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India's dreams of becoming a semiconductor powerhouse hit a snag as Zoho Corporation scrapped its ambitious $700 million chip manufacturing project, citing technological uncertainties. Co-founder Sridhar Vembu stressed the importance of government support and technological confidence. This setback comes on the heels of Gautam Adani's group's pause on its $10 billion venture, underscoring the industry's ongoing turmoil.