India Semiconductor Mission Launches 'Investors Support' Portal to Facilitate Semiconductor Investments

The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the “Investors Support” portal. The portal is accessible at https://www.ism.gov.in/investment.

The initiative aims to provide information and support to ecosystem players and investors as part of ongoing government efforts to develop a resilient, trusted, and sustainable semiconductor ecosystem through the Semicon India Programme. Under this programme, 12 Fab/Packaging projects and 24 semiconductor design projects have been approved so far.

The portal supplies details on government schemes, policies, approved projects under the Semicon India Programme, and regulatory requirements for investors considering opportunities in India. It also allows investors to register grievances or concerns, which will be addressed by ISM officials in coordination with Nodal Officers from concerned Ministries, Departments, Organisations, State Governments, approved Project Companies, and international and national trade bodies/associations.

At the launch event, Amitesh Kumar Sinha, CEO of ISM, highlighted the need for handholding and facilitation of foreign investors. He called on all stakeholders to proactively address investor concerns to strengthen the semiconductor manufacturing and design ecosystem.

The portal offers a secure, role-base...