India’s semicon business push triggers race for domain experts

India’s semiconductor push is driving a surge in hiring as companies like Micron, AMD, Applied Materials and L&T Semiconductor seek specialised talent in chip design, verification and AI accelerators. Demand for system-level engineering skills far outstrips supply. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 1,000 crore allocation for the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission under FY27 to boost capabilities.