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AI, semiconductors, quantum to drive India's next infrastructure push: FM Sitharaman

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  • Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said AI, semiconductor chips and quantum technology will drive India’s next infrastructure push
  • Potential policy support matters to Indian semiconductor, electronics manufacturing and AI companies

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India’s investment in strategic technologies

Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur said India needs to build capacity in strategic sectors such as semiconductors to shield the economy from uncertainty. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman later highlighted investment in AI, semiconductor chips and quantum technology for India’s next infrastructure push.

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