Budget 2026 / Deep Tech  |  Read time: ~ 7 min India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, launched via Union Budget 2026, signals India's promising yet measured stride toward becoming a major global semiconductor hub by 2030. ISM 2.0 was one of the most significant technology announcements in the Union Budget 2026 , signalling that chip manufacturing has become a national priority on par with infrastructure. With strategic investments, early industrial wins, and lessons from lead