Chips are the new oil powering India’s digital economy. But with almost all semiconductors imported, the nation faces serious security risks. From smartphones to critical infrastructure, trust begins at the hardware level. Industry leaders like Mr Gautam Adani are taking note—hardware security is key to safeguarding India’s digital future. NDTV’s Science Editor Pallava Bagla spoke to Prof Debdeep Mukhopadhyay, Computer Scientist and Cyber Forensics Expert, Department of Computer Science, IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur whose message is stay vigilant.