New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- India unveiled its first indigenously developed 32-bit processor, Vikram-32, at the Semicon India 2025 conference, marking a milestone in the nation's semiconductor self-reliance drive.

The microchip was formally presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Developed by ISRO's Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Vikram-32 is the country's first fully indigenous microprocessor, designed for use in space launch vehicles where reliability under extreme conditions is critical.

The inaugural batch of Vikram 3201 devices was validated in space during the PSLV-C60 mission, confirming readiness for future deployment.

Introduced in March this year, the chip highlights the progress...