India’s Semiconductor Push: Trade Delegation in Eindhoven Courts Dutch Chip Giants

Strategic Semiconductor OvertureIndia’s determined push to build a strong domestic semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem has taken its trade delegation to Eindhoven in the Netherlands, widely regarded as one of the world’s key hubs for chip innovation. During discussions with industry leaders, the delegation showcased India’s ambitious semiconductor incentive program, which offers subsidies of up to 50% of project costs for eligible fabrication plants and allied manufacturing units. The policy is aimed at attracting global investment and encouraging international semiconductor companies to explore opportunities in the Indian market. Dutch companies have emerged as crucial partners in this effort. Firms such as ASML — the only global supplier of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines essential for advanced chip manufacturing — and NXP Semiconductors, known for its strong presence in automotive and Internet-of-Things (IoT) chips, were key stakeholders in the talks. India’s proposal comes at a time when companies are navigating geopolitical trade pressures and supply chain realignments driven by the ongoing technology rivalry between the United States and China. ASML has already indicated that it plans to establish a support office in India, signaling rising strategic engagement with the country’s semiconductor ambitions. The Global Play for Semiconductor DominanceIndia’s outreach to the Netherlands reflects a much larger global movement to strengthen semiconductor supply chains. Governments across the world are racing