Building Shakti: How Trust Became the Foundation of India’s Microprocessor Journey

Building Shakti: How Trust Is Powering India’s Indigenous Microprocessor Journey

India’s semiconductor journey is about more than fabs and manufacturing. It is about building the capability and confidence to develop indigenous chip technologies. 

In an interview with India Today Digital, Professor V Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, shares the story behind Shakti, India’s indigenous microprocessor developed using the open RISC-V architecture.

The biggest challenge, he reveals, was not just processor design but building trust in India’s ability to develop and scale world-class semiconductor technology.

From Research to Real-World Innovation

The Shakti microprocessor demonstrates how RISC-V can enable indigenous processor development and strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem. IIT Madras’s research expertise, institutional credibility, and incubation ecosystem have also played a vital role in advancing deep-tech innovation.

With over 590 companies incubated and nurtured, IIT Madras highlights how academic research can translate into industry-ready technologies and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Building India’s Semiconductor Future

As India accelerates its semiconductor self-reliance ambitions, indigenous chip design, RISC-V innovation, engineering talent, and industry collaboration will be critical.

Shakti represents more than an indigenous microprocessor. It represents India’s growing confidence to design, develop, and build foundational semiconductor technologies.

Read the Full Story

Discover Professor V Kamakoti’s insights on [Shakti, RISC-V, and India’s semiconductor ambitions] in his full interview with India Today Digital.

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