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Graphcore Invests $1.3 Billion in India's AI Future

10/10/2025

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Graphcore, a UK-based AI chipmaker owned by SoftBank, will invest $1.3 billion in India over the next decade.
The plan includes a Bengaluru AI Engineering Campus and 500 jobs, starting with 100 engineers, per CEO Nigel Toon.
The move supports India's Semicon India Programme goals, while Graphcore monitors local manufacturing; its chips are currently made by Taiwan's TSMC.

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Historical Context

In 2021, India initiated the Semicon India Programme to enhance domestic semiconductor production, aiming to attract $10 billion in investments. This initiative follows earlier efforts, such as Foxconn's plans to establish multiple factories in India, which began in 2015. With significant investments from companies like TSMC and Intel, India is positioning itself as a key player in the global semiconductor supply chain.

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Story summary

Graphcore, a UK-based AI chipmaker owned by SoftBank, will invest $1.3 billion in India over the next decade.
The plan includes a Bengaluru AI Engineering Campus and 500 jobs, starting with 100 engineers, per CEO Nigel Toon.
The move supports India's Semicon India Programme goals, while Graphcore monitors local manufacturing; its chips are currently made by Taiwan's TSMC.

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