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She leads. She innovates. She inspires. Today, we celebrate the unstoppable women who challenge norms, drive innovation, and shape the future. But true equality demands action, fostering inclusive workplaces, amplifying voices, and breaking barriers. Let’s commit to lasting change! Happy International Women's Day. Follow for more KeenSemi Geeta Panjwani Pankaj. Panjwani #keenheads #keensemi #semiconductor #vlsi #IWD2025 #WomenInTech #women #empowerment

💡 Gujarat Semiconductor Conference Sees ₹1.04 Lakh Crore MoUs Signed for Chip Industry Boost 💡 🎯 Gujarat Semiconnect Conference in Gandhinagar saw 8 MoUs worth over ₹1.04 lakh crore signed to boost semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. 🎯 1,500+ delegates and 250 exhibitors attended, reinforcing Gujarat's semiconductor leadership. 🎯 Key MoUs and Investments: JABIL INDIA: ₹1,000 crore investment in a Silicon Photonics Manufacturing Unit (1,500 jobs). 🎯 Tata Electronics & ISM: ₹91,526 crore for semiconductor fab unit in Dholera, backed by government support. 🎯 Tata Electronics & IIT Gandhinagar: MoU for semiconductor skill development. 🎯 Tata Electronics, PSMC & Himax Technologies: Agreement for chip production in Dholera. 🎯 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TSMT): ₹500+ crore for Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) unit (1,000 jobs). 🎯 Micron Technology (Sanand): MoU for environment, health, safety, and STEM workforce development. 🎯 NextGen: ₹10,000 crore for compound semiconductor fab & optoelectronics facility (with Hitachi & Solidlight support). 🎯 CANS & Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS): Partnership for multi-year semiconductor chip products (POWER MOSFETs, IGBTs, IPMs). 🎯 Other Key Developments: Semiconductor supply chain compendium released. 🎯 India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) launched the "Semiconductor Manufacturing Supply Chain" report. 🎯 Foundation stone laid for Keynes Technology’s semiconductor unit in Sanand (pilot manufacturing by June 2025, full-scale by Jan 2026). 🎯 Dholera Semicon City & Sanand GIDC emerging as major semiconductor hubs with infrastructure projects like Dholera Greenfield Airport (operational by July 2025). 🎯 Leadership Insights: CM Bhupendra Patel: Gujarat’s Semiconductor Policy 2022 and Dholera smart city reinforce high-tech manufacturing growth. 🎯 Netherlands Ambassador Marisa Gerards : Indo-Dutch collaboration crucial for India's tech leadership by 2047. 🎯 Chief Secretary Pankaj Joshi: Gujarat’s strong financial management & investor-friendly policies drive manufacturing dominance. Follow us for more latest Semiconductor Updates! KeenSemi #vlsi #semiconductor #keensemi #keenheads #innovation #economy #technology #future #India #electronics

💡Cadence, a U.S. Chip Design Giant, Backs India’s GPU Ambitions 💡 🎯Cadence Design Systems, a US-based chip design firm, plans to support India’s push for indigenous GPU development by collaborating with the government and domestic chipmakers. 🎯Developing a production-ready GPU in India will take at least 3-5 years, while local manufacturing will take even longer due to lack of advanced fabrication facilities. 🎯India is in talks with NVIDIA, AMD, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise to co-develop GPUs, with Cadence providing chip design tools to facilitate the process. 🎯Cadence’s chip design tools are available through India’s EDA grid, under the Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) plan of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). 🎯The DLI scheme needs enhanced incentives to attract high-quality proposals from startups, with only 20 out of 60 applicants meeting criteria so far. 🎯The government is working on ISM 2.0 to increase funding and expand participation to multinational and large Indian companies. 🎯Cadence plans aggressive workforce expansion in India, with 4,300 employees currently and a 10% CAGR growth over the past decade. 🎯It is involved in India’s chip talent development programs, including Chips to Startup, C-DAC’s Chip-in, and the Specialized Manpower Development Program (SMDP), aiming to train 85,000 engineers by 2027. 🎯Cadence’s global CEO actively engages with Indian officials, providing strategic guidance to boost the country’s semiconductor ecosystem. Follow us for more latest Semiconductor Updates! KeenSemi #vlsi #semiconductor #keensemi #keenheads #cadence #innovation #technology #future #India #electronics

💡 India’s First Commercial Chip Set for Launch by September-October 2025: IT Minister 💡 🎯 First Made-in-India Chip: The first commercial semiconductor chip from India will be produced in September-October 2025, according to IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw 🎯 Tata Electronics' Fab in Gujarat: The first semiconductor fab in India is being set up in Dholera, Gujarat, by Tata Electronics in partnership with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC). 🎯 IISc Bengaluru Grant: The government has allocated ₹334 crore to IISc Bengaluru for R&D in gallium nitride (GaN), a semiconductor technology used in telecom and power applications. 🎯 Gallium Nitride (GaN) Opportunity: IISc has developed India’s first e-mode GaN power transistor, which is comparable to the best globally and well-suited for high-power, high-frequency applications. 🎯 Upcoming PLI Scheme: The government will soon launch a PLI scheme to boost semiconductor component manufacturing. 🎯 IndiaAI Mission GPU Portal: A portal for Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) under the IndiaAI Mission will launch in the next 7-8 days, aiding AI development in the country. 🎯 Investment in Electronics: India has attracted ₹13,162 crore in investments in electronics manufacturing recently, with more investments expected. 🎯 Semiconductor Design Tools in Universities: Advanced semiconductor design tools are now being made available to students in 234 universities. 🎯 India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 1.0 & 2.0: The modernization of Semiconductor Lab in Mohali is still pending under ISM 1.0; ISM 2.0 approval will follow after Cabinet clearance. Follow us for more latest Semiconductor Updates! KeenSemi #vlsi #semiconductor #keensemi #keenheads #innovation #technology #future #India #electronics

💡KASFAB Tools Ventures into Semiconductor Manufacturing to Tap $125 Billion Market 💡 🎯 KASFAB Tools Enters Semiconductor Industry: Karnataka-based KASFAB Tools, a KAS Group venture, inaugurated its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Dodaballabpur, near Bengaluru. 🎯 Targeting $125 Billion Market: The company aims to tap into the global semiconductor equipment market through specialized contract manufacturing. 🎯 Secured Multi-Million Dollar Order: KASFAB has received a significant order for semiconductor process equipment, with execution planned within the fiscal year. 🎯 Investment and Expansion Plans: Initial investment of ₹20 crore; plans to scale up to ₹250 crore to expand production capacity. 🎯 High-Tech Facility: The 20,000 sq. ft. facility features a state-of-the-art cleanroom (Class 10 & Class 100), precision welding, component fabrication, and ultrasound-aided cleaning with deionized (DI) water. 🎯 Industry Complexity: Semiconductor manufacturing involves over 300 steps and 50-60 specialized materials, making it more complex than industries like solar panels and optical fiber. 🎯 Government Support Needed: The company urges the government to enhance MSME-focused incentives and revise the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. 🎯 Karnataka Government’s Support: Karnataka IT & BT Minister Priyank Kharge emphasized the state's commitment to fostering innovation and leadership in advanced manufacturing. Follow us for more latest Semiconductor Updates! KeenSemi #vlsi #semiconductor #keensemi #keenheads #kasfab #innovation #technology #future #India #electronics

Union Budget 2025-26: Fueling India’s Tech Growth   With strategic investments in Digital Infrastructure, Emerging Tech, and Skill Development, Union Budget 2025-26 is set to drive innovation, cybersecurity, and ICT growth, strengthening India’s position as a global tech leader.    Explore the Insights from Union Budget 2025-26 as a Catalyst for Innovation & Growth - NCNONLINE ( https://lnkd.in/gaGVbgp7 ) by Mr. Pankaj. Panjwani , CEO & Founder, KeenSemi.

💡 Bartronics India Ltd Shares Surge 5% After MoU with Singapore’s PTW Group for Semiconductor Expansion in India 💡 🎯 Stock Surge: Bartronics India Ltd. shares hit a 5% upper circuit at ₹24.62 on January 8 after announcing a strategic MoU. 🎯 MoU with PTW Group: Bartronics India Ltd signed an MoU with Singapore’s PTW Group to develop semiconductor facilities in India. 🎯 Joint Venture Goals: The partnership aims to set up production, refurbishing, and training facilities to meet the semiconductor industry’s demands. 🎯 Strategic Focus: The initiative will support R&D, manufacturing, workforce training, and international collaborations to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem. 🎯 Planned Facilities: New fabs, local semiconductor equipment production, refurbishment, and training programs will be established. 🎯 PTW Group's Entry into India: The Singapore-based semiconductor solutions provider specializes in silicon production equipment design, development, and sales. 🎯 Telangana Investment: PTW Group plans to invest ₹1,000 crore in Telangana’s upcoming "Fourth City" semiconductor hub. 🎯 Government Backing: Telangana’s IT Minister Sridhar Babu Duddilla highlighted Hyderabad’s skilled workforce and supportive ecosystem for semiconductor growth. 🎯 Bartronics India Ltd Background: Founded in 1990, Bartronics India Ltd provides IT services focused on biometrics, barcoding, and related technologies. Follow us for more latest Semiconductor Updates! KeenSemi #vlsi #semiconductor #Bartronics #keensemi #keenheads #innovation #technology #future #India #electronics

Union Budget 2025: Paving the Way for India's Semiconductor Revolution   🎯 Union Budget 2025 is a turning point to fuel India's rise as a global semiconductor hub by strengthening design, R&D, and talent development Discover the insights shared by our visionary CEO and Founder Mr. Pankaj. Panjwani , (KeenSemi).   🔗 Explore the full article by BizNewsConnect - https://lnkd.in/gR93qqg2 Follow for more KeenSemi Geeta Panjwani Pankaj. Panjwani #vlsi #semiconductor #keensemi #keenheads