India announces the development of an indigenous 7nm processor optimized for performance and energy efficiency; Marks India’s entry into advanced node R&D
Just a few days back, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video on his X account, where he announced the development of an indigenous 7nm processor that is said to be optimized for performance and energy efficiency.
Swadeshi 7nm processor in making; optimised for high performance & energy-efficient servers across sectors. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/krYbB3qFN7
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) October 18, 2025
This is a major milestone in India’s advanced semiconductor research and development under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), while this achievement marks India’s entry into advanced node R&D. The 7nm chip is being developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras), with the backing of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
The 7nm processor is said to target server applications across financial services, communications, defence, and strategic sectors. It is said to form the backbone for emerging technologies such as 5G, AI, and supercomputing. This design initiative places India among the emerging nations advancing research and design at cutting-edge technology nodes such as those pioneered by the US, Taiwa,n and South Korea.
“We will be taking the path from 28nm to 7nm so that in the future, this can be loaded in our Fab (future fabrication). Let’s do it,” said Vaishnaw during the discussion. It is revealed that this indigenous processor will be developed by 2028.
