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India targets homegrown GPU and RISC-V processors within two years

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India aims to develop its own graphics processing unit (GPU) within the next two years as part of a broader strategy to bolster its domestic semiconductor industry and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. This initiative, outlined by S. Krishnan of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is a key component of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0. The country also plans to commercialize indigenous SHAKTI and VEGA processors based on the RISC-V architecture, viewing the current AI boom as a significant opportunity for its IT sector, potentially mirroring the Y2K era. AI

IMPACT Accelerates domestic AI development by reducing reliance on foreign chip manufacturers and fostering a local hardware ecosystem.

RANK_REASON Government initiative to develop indigenous hardware (GPU, RISC-V processors) within a specific timeframe. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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India targets homegrown GPU and RISC-V processors within two years

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Newton Gitonga ·

    India targets creating homegrown GPUs within 2 years and plans to commercialize indigenous SHAKTI and VEGA processors

    MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan says India plans to develop its own GPU under Semiconductor Mission 2.0, with a target of approximately two years. The country is also looking to commercialize its SHAKTI and VEGA RISC-V processors, expand domestic server production, and attract more s…

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