Make in India

Lam Research Deepens India Semiconductor Push With ₹10,000-Crore Silicon Manufacturing and R&D Expansion

The company has committed more than ₹10,000 crore towards its expansion in India, building on an engineering and research presence in Bengaluru that dates back more than two decades. The next phase will add high-purity silicon component manufacturing alongside expanded engineering and R&D capabilities serving advanced semiconductor technologies.

Aule Space: Indian Autonomous Docking Technology for Satellite Life Extension and Orbital Servicing

Founded by Jay Panchal, Nithyaa Giri and Hrishit Tambi, Aule is developing what it describes as satellite “jetpacks”: compact servicing spacecraft that can rendezvous with another satellite, attach themselves to it and provide additional propulsion. The objective is to extend the operational life of valuable satellites instead of replacing them simply because their original fuel supply has been depleted.

PM Modi to Inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 as India Expands Semiconductor Manufacturing Ecosystem

The event comes at a significant stage in India’s semiconductor programme. Twelve semiconductor projects have now been approved under the first phase of the Semicon India Programme, while three of those projects have already entered commercial production. The Union Cabinet has also approved Semicon 2.0, intended to take India’s semiconductor strategy into its next phase.

DRDO Opens Testing, Funding and Software Source Codes to Indian Defence Startups and MSMEs

The initiatives were announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during VIMARSH 2026, the DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet held in New Delhi on September 15. The Ministry of Defence said the new framework is intended to reduce both technical and financial barriers faced by smaller companies and deep-tech startups seeking to develop technologies for the armed forces.

GRSE Begins Building Two Research Ships to Expand India’s Offshore Mineral Exploration

GRSE laid the keels of the two vessels in Kolkata on September 15, 2026. Geological Survey of India Director General Varsha Ashok Aglawe was the chief guest at the ceremony, which was also attended by senior representatives of GRSE, GSI, TNSL and the Indian Register of Shipping. The keel-laying marks the transition of the project from design and planning into physical ship construction.