India expelled from global tech alliance PAX Silica

NEW DELHI: India has been removed from the global technology coalition PAX Silica, a move that limits the country’s participation in international tech collaborations and raises questions about its credibility in the global tech arena.

The decision has drawn sharp criticism from India’s political opposition. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh described India’s expulsion as a significant blow to the Modi government’s international reputation. He pointed to India’s defeat by Pakistan in May as a key factor affecting the country’s global image, adding that the United States’ decision to delist India from PAX Silica “was not surprising.”

PAX Silica is a strategic alliance formed to ensure a secure and reliable supply of silicon among trusted partners. Member countries collaborate on technology research and security, aiming to maintain stability in global supply chains for semiconductors and other advanced technologies.

Experts say India’s removal is unlikely to significantly disrupt the global technology supply chain, but it reflects the alliance’s emphasis on security and trustworthiness among its members. No official response has yet been issued by the Indian government regarding the expulsion.

Analysts note that this development could prompt India to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in specialized technology sectors to rebuild its influence in global partnerships. PAX Silica, which includes several leading technology nations, is regarded as vital for ensuring regional resilience in critical tech supplies amid increasing geopolitical tensions.

The move is also expected to fuel domestic political debate ahead of upcoming elections, with opposition parties framing it as a failure in India’s foreign and technology policies. Within India’s tech community, discussions are already underway on the potential implications for semiconductor research, development, and production. The expulsion underscores the growing importance of trust, performance, and reliability in global strategic technology partnerships.

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