India and South Korea Forge High-Tech Industrial Collaboration

In a major move to boost economic ties, India and South Korea have resolved to set a new “industrial ambition” by expanding joint investment and collaboration in advanced high-tech sectors including semiconductors, electric vehicles (EVs), robotics, biotechnology, and clean energy. The announcement followed a series of bilateral meetings between government leaders, trade officials, and key business groups, aiming to create cross-border manufacturing partnerships and research hubs in both nations.

Both governments have pledged to streamline trade procedures, enhance technological R&D exchanges, and incentivise joint ventures with targeted subsidies and fast-track regulatory approvals. Korean firms are expected to bring cutting-edge expertise in chip manufacturing, smart mobility, and supply chain digitisation, while Indian partners leverage a large talent pool, rapid market growth, and emerging startup ecosystems.

The partnership is anchored by a commitment to sustainability: projects under joint development will include green industrial zones, battery recycling, hydrogen mobility pilots, and smart grid management. Efforts are underway to synchronise intellectual property protections and fast-track joint patent applications, giving innovators from both countries a competitive edge.

Officials highlighted India’s ambitions to become a global semiconductor hub and South Korea’s goal to diversify its overseas production footprint amid global supply chain volatility. Multilateral investment funds—supported by both governments—will back startups and mid-size enterprises in tech-heavy verticals.

Long-term, the collaboration is poised to cement shared leadership in global technology standards, while also opening new export markets. Educational exchanges and engineer transfer programmes are planned to facilitate workforce development in key sectors.