Welcome to Escape Velocity by Outlook Business — a podcast series that dives deep into transformative trends, and the future of fast-growing industries.
Recently, Donald Trump pushed to bring manufacturing back to the US, urging companies like Apple to build iPhones within the country instead of outsourcing production in India.
This global push for in-sourcing is a powerful reminder that true technological leadership isn’t just about having the brands, it’s about controlling the manufacturing too.
In this candid conversation, Ashok Chandak, President, IESA and SEMI India, joins Deepsekhar Choudhury, Associate Editor, Outlook Business, and together they shed light on how this shift is playing out in the semiconductor industry.
While the US holds nearly 50% of the world’s semiconductor brands, much of the manufacturing still happens elsewhere.
For India, this presents an enormous opportunity and a responsibility to rise as a trusted manufacturing powerhouse for the world.
Mr. Ashok explains why semiconductors and electronics are not just another sectors but the backbone of economic growth: “One job in the semiconductor industry can create up to ten more jobs in other sectors”, he says.
Driving prosperity and innovation throughout the economy, it’s an engine for employment and self-reliance, and India is in a position to harness it.
However, with our reputation as a reliable manufacturing country and a growing commitment to building our own value chains, India is stepping forward to secure its place as one of the most dependable electronics and semiconductor manufacturing hubs globally.
Tune into the conversation that goes beyond just policy and technology and is about how India can shape its own economic future and emerge as a leader in the new world order.
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About Escape Velocity
What separates success from failure? Why do some ideas take flight while others never lift off? What is the true motto of a leader? Is failure the end of a dream or the beginning of a new journey? Get answers to these questions and more on Outlook Business’s all-new podcast - Escape Velocity.
A podcast that delves into the world of business and technology. This series will feature in-depth conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and disruptors who are shaping the future.
The name Escape Velocity reflects the journey of breakthrough ideas—those that overcome inertia, defy constraints and achieve transformative success. Through insightful discussions, the podcast will examine the forces driving technological advancements and business evolution in an era of rapid change.
What enables certain businesses to scale new heights while others struggle to gain momentum? How do industry pioneers navigate disruption and drive innovation?
Escape Velocity will seek to answer these questions,
