New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Indian chemical companies are taking notable strides in developing a comprehensive ecosystem to support semiconductor manufacturing, a critical component of the country's broader push to establish itself as a global player in high-tech industries, according to a report by Bastion Research.

Semiconductor manufacturing requires a wide range of ultra-high-purity chemicals used in wafer fabrication processes such as etching and cleaning.

With India advancing efforts to build its semiconductor infrastructure -- including fabrication units and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facilities -- the development of a reliable, domestic supply chain for these chemicals has become increasingly important.

As Indi...