On Tuesday, India's first indigenously developed 32-bit processor chip 'Vikram' was unveiled at Semicon India 2025 in New Delhi. Designed by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and fabricated at Isro's Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, the chip has been built primarily for satellites and rockets, but its rugged design makes it suitable for other applications like defence systems, advanced automotive solutions and high-reliability energy systems as well.Vikram-32 signals India's entry into a sector that could fundamentally transform its economic landscape and global strategic positioning despite being a late starter.India's semiconductor market is anticipated to expand from ?4,50,164 cr ($52 bn)…

