New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Industry leaders are calling on the Indian government to boost budgetary support for the electronics and semiconductor sectors in the upcoming Budget 2025, set to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1.

The sector's growth is seen as vital to securing India's technological independence and economic future, especially in light of global challenges like US technology export restrictions.

Ajai Chowdhry, co-founder of HCL and chairman of EPIC Foundation, highlighted the need for India to secure "strategic autonomy" amidst the evolving global landscape, particularly with US sanctions impacting technology flows.

He emphasised the urgency of building India's own intellectual property (IP) and p...