Semiconductor is the next OIL & Where India Stands Today in the race ft. Ashwini Vaishnaw

Semiconductor is the next OIL & Where India Stands Today in the race ft. Ashwini Vaishnaw

From Indian Business Podcast by Thinkschool

March 19, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the significance of semiconductors in the global economy and India's position in the semiconductor value chain.

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!

People in this episode

Guest: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Topics covered

  • semiconductors
  • geopolitics
  • technology
  • manufacturing
  • India's economy

Keywords

  • semiconductors
  • India
  • technology
  • geopolitical necessity
  • manufacturing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Government of India

Places: India, global

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