‘Be prepared for cyberattacks’: Vaishnaw flags risks to India’s chip push

India's burgeoning semiconductor sector is viewed as a threat by established global chip industry interests, says Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. He has urged the industry to remain vigilant against potential cyberattacks and disruptions. The government is actively expanding the semiconductor ecosystem beyond assembly and testing. Significant investments are being made to support chip design, fabrication, and talent development. India aims to build a robust domestic supply chain and attract global semiconductor manufacturing.