Finance minister said India will sharpen its focus on the semiconductor mission The finance minister said India will sharpen its focus on the semiconductor mission, with an emphasis on building domestic capital-goods capabilities and creating an independent supply chain. Mineral-rich states such as Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala will be key to securing access to rare earth resources. The government also announced plans for three dedicated chemical parks, a move expected to support downstream manufacturing. These measures are seen as positive for companies such as Tata Electronics, CG Power and others across the electronics and industrial ecosystem. - Deborshi Chaki, National Corporate Editor