India bars Semicon 2.0 chip plants from selling or mortgaging assets before full production

India has barred semiconductor projects approved under its Semicon 2.0 program from selling, disposing of, or mortgaging project assets until commercial production of the entire project is declared. The guidelines were issued on September 17, 2026.

• Ban applies until commercial production of the entire project is declared
• Restrictions cover selling, disposing of and mortgaging plant assets
• Guidelines were issued on September 17, 2026