In the 1980s, India was just two years behind the world in semiconductors. Today, we’re 12 generations behind. What went wrong?
India’s top semiconductor expert, Raja Manickam, returns to The Neon Show to break it all down. We discuss how the U.S. lost the chip race it started, China’s strategic rise, and how one visionary turned Taiwan into the most valuable island in the world.
Mr. Raja dives into what the $10B India Semiconductor Mission is getting right and where we may fall behind. He explains why less than $5 chips might be India’s best shot, and how founders can enter semiconductors with just ₹1Crore.
This episode isn’t just about chips, it’s about who gets to shape the next decade of tech, trade, and power. From the role of the government to private capital and Raja’s own vision through his company iVP Semiconductor, this episode tells you how semiconductors are deciding India’s Future.
