On December 15, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) launched DHRUV64, a fully indigenous microprocessor. Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), this 64-bit, dual-core chip runs at 1 GHz. It targets uses ranging from consumer electronics to industrial automation. DHRUV64 is part of the Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) programme, promoting open instruction set computing based on RISC-V architecture, which reduces licensing costs and encourages local innovation. India is a large market for processors but relies heavily on imports. MEITY aims to build a homegrown processor ecosystem to control design, security, and manufacturing. Though DHRUV64's specs are modest compared to current top-end mobile and laptop chips, it suits telecommunications, industrial controllers, and automotive modules that prioritize reliability and integration. Other Indian processors include SHAKTI from IIT-Madras, AJIT from IIT-Bombay, VIKRAM from ISRO-Semiconductor Lab, and THEJAS64 from C-DAC. DHRUV64 is the third DIR-V chip after THEJAS32 and THEJAS64. However, MEITY has not disclosed the foundry or fabrication details of DHRUV64. Key questions remain unanswered: exact performance benchmarks, memory system details, security features, and availability of developer boards. MEITY also plans next-generation chips DHANUSH and DHANUSH+, promising higher clock speeds and advanced capabilities. To boost the semiconductor industry, India has launched programs like 'Chips to Startup' with ₹250 crore funding, and India's Semiconductor Mission has approved ₹1.6 lakh crore in investments. The ultimate goal is for Indian manufacturers and consumers to choose homegrown chips confidently without added costs or risks.