By Parag Naik, Co-Founder and CEO, Saankhya Labs
“The COVID-19 pandemic has disturbed the supply chain of the semiconductor industry. We were doing some system design in China and that is now delayed. So far we have not seen a direct ‘surge’ in demand. However, we have been getting some queries from US players to make some new chips and systems. As of now there is no concrete proposal but some interest has been generated. Despite the increasing uncertainty among businesses, technology suppliers should continue to maintain constant engagement with business partners and prospects, focus on long-term investments and explore specific markets for stability. Emerging innovative technologies including 5G Broadcast, Satellite communications, intelligent edge and IoT will be extremely crucial for an overall recovery to the technology sector in the country.”