India approves ₹1.9 trillion push for mobile and semiconductor self‑reliance
The Union Cabinet cleared a ₹62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme and a ₹1.27 trillion Semicon 2.0 programme, targeting domestic design, local sourcing and chip sovereignty. Spanning FY 2026‑27 to 2030‑31, the plans aim to shift India from volume exports to a high‑value tech hub and foster indigenous brands.