By Erick In the future when we look back at Tech India from 2025, a few might remember the Lava Agni 4, but I think most tech-historians will remember the rapid rise of the India’s semiconductor industry and the achievements made this year. 2025 year has been incredible for Tech India. We moved from planning to action. The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) turned big dreams into real factories and products.
Today, we end the year with massive news: the launch of DHRUV64.
Looking back, Here are the key milestones that defined 2025 for Indian semiconductors:
1. Tata Electronics Factory Begins (January)
The year started strong with the groundbreaking ceremony at Dholera, Gujarat. This is the site of India’s first commercial semiconductor fab (factory), run by Tata Electronics to make chips for the world.
2. New Design Centers Opened (May)
Two advanced chip design centers were inaugurated in Noida and Bengaluru. These centers are special because they focus on creating cutting-edge 3-nanometer chips, which are used in the latest smartphones.
3. “Vikram” Processor Unveiled (September)
At the huge Semicon India 2025 event, the Vikram 32-bit processor was presented to PM Modi. It was a proud moment that showed the world our ability to design functional, efficient chips for space and industrial use.
4. First Machines Arrive at Dholera (September)
Vital manufacturing equipment arrived at the Tata factory site. This was a clear sign that we aren’t just building empty buildings—we are getting ready for mass production.
5. Micron Plant Nears the Finish Line (December)
Micron’s massive assembly and testing facility in Sanand is now in its final construction phase. It is expected to start rolling out the first commercially packaged chips very soon.
6. The Arrival of DHRUV64 (December)
Just today, India launched its first fully homegrown 64-bit microprocessor, the DHRUV64. Designed by C-DAC, this 1.0 GHz chip is a game-changer because it proves we can build the “brain” of computers entirely in India. It will power things like 5G networks, cars, and smart devices.
What’s Next?
With DHRUV64 announced today and factories nearing completion, 2026 is looking even brighter. India is no longer just watching the chip race; we are running in it!