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KPMG at WEF 2026 highlights India’s AI push and semiconductor build-out as investments accelerate
A KPMG India note from the World Economic Forum 2026 points to growing momentum in India’s semiconductor ecosystem and large-scale AI deployment. It highlights fab approvals, deep-tech R&D allocations and IndiaAI infrastructure as part of a broader bid to strengthen strategic tech capacity.
Semiconductors: from policy to execution
KPMG’s WEF 2026 note says India has approved six semiconductor fabrication plants and is building a wider chip ecosystem spanning manufacturing, testing and advanced packaging.
- The note flags targeted investments in deep-tech research and development.
- It frames India’s semiconductor drive as supporting secure communications, advanced computing and critical infrastructure.
- It positions the build-out as part of India’s ambition to become a major semiconductor hub by 2030.
AI infrastructure
The note also highlights rapid AI adoption, including GPU deployments under the IndiaAI Mission and work on responsible scaling, including a safety-focused institutional layer.
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