Indian Semiconductor Consortium Secures Deal for 5 Lakh Indigenous Cameras

A landmark contract has been secured by a nine-member Indian semiconductor and vision hardware consortium led by Kaynes Semicon to supply over 500,000 fully indigenous dash and surveillance cameras by the end of the current fiscal year. This major achievement marks a significant step toward self-reliance in India’s semiconductor and electronic components ecosystem.

Consortium Composition and Capabilities

The consortium pool includes notable industry players such as:

• Kaynes Semicon (lead)
• Netherlands-based NXP Semiconductors
• Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)
• Focally, Sensesemi, Sparsh, 3rdiTech
• Switzerland-based wireless semiconductor company u-blox
• Global navigation satellite systems company Accord

This diverse group combines expertise across AI microcontrollers, advanced SoCs (system-on-chip), image sensors, and optical lenses to develop an end-to-end locally engineered and manufactured camera solution.

Project Vision and Impact

The cameras manufactured by the consortium will be the first in India to be completely engineered, packaged, and realized locally, eliminating dependence on imported camera modules and core intellectual property. Raghu Panicker, CEO of Kaynes Semicon, emphasized the scalablility of this India-based hardware ecosystem to foster domestic innovation and supply chain resilience.

Localization and Future Goals

According to the project roadmap, the consortium aims to achieve:

• Over 50% localization in vision hardware components by 2026
• Up to 90% localization by 2030

This aggressive localization strategy aligns with India’s broader goals of electronics manufacturing self-sufficiency and reducing import reliance, fostering a robust indigenous semiconductor ecosystem.

This milestone deal demonstrates the power of collaboration between Indian semiconductor manufacturers, research institutions, and global technology partners to build scalable, homegrown solutions for critical electronics components. The successful delivery of half a million indigenous cameras spotlights the growing capabilities of India’s semiconductor industry and its potential to lead in advanced hardware development and manufacturing.