New Delhi, Sep 17: India is stepping up its efforts to build a stronger presence in the global semiconductor industry as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi on Thursday.
The three-day event, being held from September 17 to 19, brings together companies, investors, technology experts, policymakers, researchers, start-ups and students from India and overseas. More than 600 companies and representatives from 52 countries are taking part, highlighting the growing international interest in India’s semiconductor ambitions.
Organised by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and SEMI, the event is being held under the theme “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.”
The theme reflects a broader shift in India’s approach to semiconductors. The focus is no longer limited to producing chips. The country is looking to develop capabilities across the wider ecosystem, including chip design, manufacturing, advanced packaging, materials, equipment, electronics and complete technology systems.
The exhibition will provide a platform for global companies and Indian businesses to showcase technologies, explore partnerships and discuss opportunities emerging in the semiconductor sector. Six country pavilions and 12 state booths will also be part of the event.
A special focus has been placed on young businesses and skilled talent. Start-ups will get an opportunity to present their technologies, while programmes for students and workforce development will connect emerging talent with an industry that is creating new career opportunities in engineering, design, manufacturing and advanced electronics.
One of the key attractions is the ‘Sand to Silicon to Systems’ Value Chain Experience, which will give visitors a clearer picture of how different stages of the semiconductor industry are connected — from raw materials and manufacturing to chip design, packaging, electronics and final systems.
The event will also feature discussions on some of the biggest issues shaping the industry, including artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, supply-chain resilience, research and development, materials and equipment, chip design and talent development.
The importance of the event was also underlined by Prime Minister Modi during a meeting with semiconductor industry leaders ahead of the inauguration. He called for stronger cooperation between the government and industry to accelerate India’s semiconductor journey and encouraged companies to contribute to skill development, innovation and emerging technologies.
The Prime Minister highlighted India’s large talent pool, expanding infrastructure and rapid adoption of technology as key strengths that can support the development of a competitive semiconductor ecosystem.
Senior representatives from several leading global and Indian companies participated in the discussions, including Micron, Infineon, Applied Materials, ASML, AMD, Intel, Tata Electronics, Lam Research, NXP, Foxconn, CG Power and IBM Research, among others.
For India, the semiconductor push has significance well beyond the chip industry. A stronger domestic ecosystem can generate investment, create specialised jobs, encourage technology partnerships and open new opportunities for electronics manufacturers and smaller businesses supplying components and services.
It can also help India become a more important part of global technology supply chains at a time when companies are looking to diversify manufacturing and build more resilient sources of critical components.
With semiconductors becoming increasingly important to automobiles, smartphones, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, consumer electronics and advanced computing, SEMICON India 2026 provides a platform for India to showcase its capabilities while connecting its growing semiconductor ecosystem with the global industry.