India’s chip imports outstrip exports 24 to 1.

Modi pitched India as a “trusted” alternative to existing chipmaking hubs.

Applied Materials and Lam Research pledged $6bn in new investment after Modi’s speech at Semicon India 2026.

Vietnam, Malaysia and Gulf states are pitching the same “trusted” argument for the same investment.

How each outlet framed it

drawn from 100+ reports worldwide

RT
positions India's semiconductor manufacturing as geopolitical alternative to Western/Asian supply chains, cites $13.5B Semicon 2.0 funding
NDTV leans favorable

Sources: NDTV, RT