New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday that four companies will commence commercial manufacturing of semiconductor chips in 2026, marking a significant milestone in India's push for self-reliance in critical technology.

Micron, CG Power, Kaynes Technology, and Tata Electronics are expected to start commercial production this year, with strong interest from Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea in India's semiconductor ecosystem.

Speaking to reporters, Vaishnaw explained that companies that began pilot production last year, including CG Power and Kaynes Technology, will transition to commercial operations first.

Micron's facility has also recently started pilot production and will follow...