Bengaluru-Based BEL Targets Development of 100 Indigenous Semiconductor Chips in next Four to Five years.
Bharat Electronics has outlined plans to develop approximately 100 indigenous semiconductor chips over the next four to five years.
Bengaluru-headquartered Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has outlined an ambitious plan to develop approximately 100 indigenous semiconductor chips over the next four to five years.
Speaking at ESTIC 2026 in New Delhi, BEL Chairman and Managing Director Manoj Jain highlighted the importance of connecting semiconductor design capabilities with domestic fabrication infrastructure.
He emphasized collaboration between startups, MSMEs, academic institutions, and semiconductor manufacturers to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem.
BEL also highlighted its recent chip-design collaboration involving IIT Madras, SEC Chandigarh, and other industry partners.
The company aims to develop at least three products built entirely around Indian semiconductor chips, supporting domestic capabilities in strategic electronics and defence applications.
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