"To Compensate For TELANGANA'S LACK OF A WET PORT, Our Incentives Help ESDM And Semiconductor Companies OFFSET LOGISTICS EXPENSES..."

Despite logistics challenges, how is Telangana securing billion-dollar investments in electronics? Will the state unveil a new semiconductor policy soon? Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, from Telangana's IT and Commerce Department and ITE&C, shares his insights with EFY's Nijhum Rudra.

- Nijhum Rudra

How has Telangana’s electronics and semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem grown? Can you elaborate?

Telangana is strengthening its electronics and semiconductor sector, with Hyderabad emerging as a hub for research and development (R&D) and manufacturing in this domain. Global leaders like Qualcomm, Nvidia, Micron, AMD, Intel, Microchip, NXP, OnePlus, Oppo, and others have established significant operations in the city, underlining its importance on the global technology map. The state hosts a robust electronics manufacturing ecosystem, including Foxconn, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), Schneider Electric, and Premier Energies. An extensive network of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) also contributes to a well-rounded value chain.

What challenges remain despite these developments?

Telangana faces one handicap: the absence of a wet port. Despite these, Telangana strives to compete with established electronics and semiconductor ecosystems in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The absence of a wet port impacts the state’s ability to support seamless international trade and reduces its attractiveness for industries relying heavily on import and export logistics. Unlike Tamil Nadu (with Chennai and Ennore ports), Maharashtra (with Mumbai and Nhava Sheva/JNPT ports), and Karnataka (with Mangaluru port), Telangana is a landlocked state.

Are there any plans to introduce a separate semiconductor policy? If so, how unique will it be?