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KPMG at WEF 2026: India’s semiconductor and AI push gathers pace, highlighting fabs, R&D and ecosystem build-out
A KPMG note tied to World Economic Forum 2026 points to India’s growing focus on semiconductors and AI, citing approved fabs, higher deep-tech R&D allocations and efforts across design, manufacturing, testing and advanced packaging.
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KPMG, in a World Economic Forum 2026-themed note, said India’s semiconductor and AI momentum is increasingly shifting from policy intent to execution, with emphasis on building domestic capability across chip-making and related infrastructure.
What the note highlights
- A focus on semiconductor fabrication and broader chip ecosystem capacity such as testing and advanced packaging.
- Higher emphasis on deep-tech research and development funding and talent creation.
- A bid to strengthen upstream inputs and partnerships to support reliable manufacturing.
The commentary positions semiconductors and AI as key pillars for India’s competitiveness, with investment, supply-chain and skills development moving in parallel.