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India’s lost chip dream: The mysterious 1989 fire that may have cost the nation the AI race

India began semiconductor manufacturing before Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. A fire in 1989 and policy neglect stalled progress. The Mohali facility now uses old technology for defense and space. The government plans to modernize it, aiming for …

By ET Online· The Times of India· 9 days ago· 2 min read
India’s lost chip dream: The mysterious 1989 fire that may have cost the nation the AI race