DLI-backed chip companies call for government procurement support (opens original article in a new tab)

DLI-backed semiconductor startups in India are calling for government procurement support and intellectual property protections to boost domestic chip adoption, citing challenges with capital constraints, overseas investment pressures, and lack of structural advantages in current procurement policies.

• DLI-backed chip startups urge government to provide procurement support and IP protections for domestic chip adoption
• Founders highlight challenges with capital constraints and overseas investment pressures affecting Indian ownership of semiconductor firms
• Current procurement policies do not mandate use of Indian chips, allowing adoption of foreign alternatives despite localisation goals
• Startups face high NRE costs and pricing disadvantages compared to global competitors