Latest ISM 2.0 News & Updates

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The Finance Ministry’s Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has approved an outlay of Rs 1.25 lakh crore for the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, paving the way for the next phase of the country’s semiconductor manufacturing push, according to a report in NDTV Profit.The proposal was cleared by the committee last week and will now be sent to the Union Cabinet for final approval.The proposed outlay marks a significant increase from the Rs 76,000 crore allocated as p…

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026-27 sustains reform momentum through a people-centric approach focused on stability, inclusivity, and long-term value creation, Yezdi Nagporewalla, CEO, KPMG in India, said on Monday.The Budget presents a clear and confident vision of the Government’s commitment to building a developed India, one that effectively balances fiscal responsibility with ongoing investment in growth, resilience, and inclusion. “Adhering to the fiscal deficit glide path,…

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Industry on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026–27 for adopting a steady and largely inclusive approach, reinforcing India’s manufacturing and technology ecosystem through policy continuity, scale, and targeted reforms.The sustained focus on electronics manufacturing, the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, and the significant expansion of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) reaffirm the government’s long-term commitment to building re…

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The sharp increase in capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore, along with new freight corridors, national waterways and city economic region development, directly addresses industry’s concerns around infrastructure gaps and logistics costs, leading industry chamber Assocham said on Sunday.Calling the Union Budget 2026–27 as a forward-looking and reform-driven one that strengthens the foundations of India’s medium- to long-term economic growth, the chamber said it …