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Semiconductor is the next OIL & Where India Stands Today in the race ft. Ashwini Vaishnaw
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- Indian Business Podcast
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- Mar 19, 2026
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- 1857
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Summary
Today, we are joined by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India.He is at the center of India’s push to build strategic technology capabilities and is leading some of the country’s most critical infrastructure and manufacturing initiatives.In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we discuss why the world is becoming bullish on semiconductors, how chips have turned into a geopolitical and economic necessity, and where India stands in the global semiconductor value chain.This is a must-watch conversation to understand why semiconductors have become the most critical industry for the global economy and national power.Let us know what you think of this conversation in the comments!