Tata Sons' N Chandrasekaran Puts India & Nation Building Over Short-Term Bets | BNEF 2026

Why is Tata Group betting big on semiconductors even if financial returns take years to materialise? Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran explains India's long-term chip manufacturing ambitions at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 in New Delhi. Speaking during the session "The End of Predictability," Chandrasekaran emphasises that semiconductor investments must be judged by their strategic importance rather than short-term financial performance. He highlights India's growing electronics exports, the need for global technology partnerships and the importance of maintaining financial discipline while investing in critical industries. Chandrasekaran also discusses geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, technological risks and why building resilient businesses is essential in today's unpredictable global economy. Can India emerge as a major semiconductor manufacturing hub? How will Tata balance ambitious investments with profitability and job creation? Watch Chandrasekaran's insights on India's chip ambitions and the future of technology-driven growth. Subscribe to Business Today TV for more business and economy updates.