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The Government of India has introduced the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme under the Semicon India Programme to accelerate the growth of India’s semiconductor design ecosystem. The scheme recognises chip design as the most strategic and value-intensive segment of the global semiconductor value chain, contributing up to 50% of value addition, 20–50% of BOM cost, and 30–35% of global semiconductor sales, largely driven by the fabless model Implemented by the Ministry of El

The government has set the stage for Phase II of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) with a projected $20 billion incentive package . A key highlight for the fabless community is the proposed expansion of the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme , with funding expected to increase from ₹1,500 crore to ₹5,000 crore . This next phase prioritizes domestic IP creation, offering startups deeper fiscal support for prototyping and easier access to world-class EDA tools through the

Published on: January 2025 India’s fabless semiconductor ecosystem is experiencing significant growth, driven by rising innovation, increased investor interest, and strengthened collaboration between industry, academia, and government bodies. As global demand for advanced chip design continues to rise, Indian startups are stepping forward with competitive solutions in AI accelerators, IoT devices, automotive electronics, and edge computing. FABLESS is committed to supporting