The Truth About India’s Chip Industry | Raja Manickam on Semiconductors, OSAT & India’s Future

Описание: India’s semiconductor ambitions are growing rapidly but what does it really take to build a self-reliant chip ecosystem?

In this episode of Beyond the Bit, ‪@singhania.saharsh‬ sits down with Raja Manickam, a semiconductor industry veteran with over four decades of global experience across Singapore, the US, Malaysia, Japan, and India.

From founding Tessolve to leading Tata’s OSAT initiatives, Raja brings a ground-level perspective on what India must do to reduce dependency on foreign semiconductor supply chains.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

-How the global semiconductor value chain actually works
-India’s role in the evolving “rest of the world” supply chain
-Why chip independence is critical for long-term growth
-The importance of OSAT, testing, and post-silicon validation
-How India can compete through cost-effective, scalable solutions
-The role of compound semiconductors like GaN and SiC
-Why bold, long-term capital investment is essential

Key Themes Covered:

This conversation goes beyond headlines to explore real-world semiconductor strategy, including manufacturing challenges, talent gaps, global competition, and India’s opportunity to become a stable and trusted technology partner.

Rather than focusing on hype, this episode highlights what it will actually take to build a sustainable semiconductor ecosystem in India.

Host: Saharsh Singhania
Guest: Raja Manickam
Series: Beyond the Bit

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