Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 on September 17, 2026, at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, bringing together global semiconductor companies, technology leaders, policymakers, investors, researchers, startups and academic institutions. The three-day conference and exhibition is being held from September 17 to 19 under the theme “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.”
The inauguration of SEMICON India 2026 marks another significant stage in India’s efforts to develop a stronger semiconductor and electronics manufacturing ecosystem. The event is providing a platform for companies and governments to discuss semiconductor manufacturing, chip design, advanced packaging, research and development, talent development and global supply-chain collaboration.
SEMICON India 2026 Brings Global Semiconductor Industry Together
SEMICON India 2026 has attracted more than 600 participating companies and representatives from 52 countries. The event is expected to draw around 50,000 visitors, with participation from more than 400 executives and over 150 speakers from across the semiconductor and electronics industries.
The exhibition features participation from major international semiconductor companies as well as leading Indian businesses. Companies represented at the event include global technology and semiconductor players such as ASML, Applied Materials, Lam Research, Tokyo Electron, Infineon, NXP, Teradyne, IBM Research and Merck, alongside Indian companies including Tata Electronics, Micron and CG Power.
The broad international participation reflects the growing importance of India within discussions around semiconductor manufacturing, technology development and supply-chain diversification.
India’s Semiconductor Journey Moves Towards Production
Addressing the gathering at SEMICON India 2026, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the progress made by India in building semiconductor capabilities and said the country was moving from policy and project development towards commercial semiconductor production.
The government has approved 12 semiconductor projects under the first phase of the Semicon India Programme. The next phase, Semicon 2.0, expands the focus to areas including semiconductor research and development, chip design, manufacturing equipment and materials, additional fabrication facilities, talent development and the ATMP/OSAT segment.
The shift towards production is important because semiconductors form the foundation of modern electronics. Chips are increasingly critical to artificial intelligence, automobiles, telecommunications, defence systems, consumer electronics, industrial automation and other advanced technologies.
SEMICON India 2026 Focuses on the Complete Semiconductor Value Chain
One of the key features of SEMICON India 2026 is its comprehensive approach to the semiconductor value chain. The exhibition covers areas ranging from semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment to chip design, fabrication, advanced packaging, electronics and complete systems.
The event also features a new “Sand to Silicon to Systems” Value Chain Experience, designed to demonstrate how different stages of the semiconductor ecosystem are interconnected.
This approach highlights the importance of developing capabilities beyond chip fabrication. A competitive semiconductor ecosystem requires access to specialised equipment, materials, design capabilities, packaging technologies, testing infrastructure, skilled engineers and supporting electronics manufacturing industries.
Global Companies Strengthen India Semiconductor Partnerships
The participation of international semiconductor companies at SEMICON India 2026 is also creating opportunities for new partnerships and investments.
Applied Materials announced plans to invest $5 billion in India over the next decade, with the investment expected to support research, supply-chain development and workforce expansion. The announcement came as SEMICON India 2026 opened in New Delhi.
Tata Electronics also announced several strategic collaborations during the event, covering semiconductor fabrication, advanced packaging, materials, research and workforce development. These partnerships are linked to the company’s semiconductor projects in Dholera, Gujarat, and Jagiroad, Assam.
Another major development at SEMICON India 2026 was the partnership between Tata Electronics and Nexperia for semiconductor production and packaging in India. The collaboration covers manufacturing of Nexperia power-control chips at Tata’s Dholera facility and testing and assembly at its packaging facility in Assam.
Country Pavilions Highlight International Cooperation
SEMICON India 2026 is also providing space for international collaboration through six country pavilions representing Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore and Sweden.
Alongside the country pavilions, the event features 12 state booths, a Startup Pavilion, Innovation Showcase, Student Hackathon and Workforce Development Pavilion. These initiatives bring together established companies, emerging businesses, students and institutions involved in semiconductor technology.
The international participation is particularly significant because semiconductor manufacturing is supported by complex global supply chains. Cooperation between countries and companies is therefore essential for technology transfer, equipment availability, materials supply, investment and specialised workforce development.
SEMICON India 2026 Highlights Semiconductor Talent and Innovation
Talent development is another major focus of SEMICON India 2026. As semiconductor manufacturing and chip design become more sophisticated, India needs a large pool of engineers, researchers, technicians and specialised professionals.
The event brings together universities, academic institutions, students and industry representatives to encourage interaction between education and the semiconductor industry. The Student Hackathon and Workforce Development Pavilion are among the initiatives designed to support this objective.
The focus on talent is also connected with India’s broader semiconductor strategy, which aims to develop domestic capabilities in chip design, research, manufacturing and supporting technologies.
Semiconductor Industry Becomes Critical to Emerging Technologies
The importance of semiconductors extends well beyond the electronics sector. Artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, 5G and advanced telecommunications, data centres, defence technologies, industrial automation and smart devices all depend on semiconductor components.
As demand for advanced computing and AI infrastructure grows, semiconductor manufacturing capacity has become an important consideration for companies and governments worldwide.
Against this background, SEMICON India 2026 provides a platform for India to engage with international semiconductor companies and discuss opportunities across the technology and manufacturing ecosystem.
Semicon 2.0 Expands India’s Semiconductor Ambitions
The government’s next phase of semiconductor policy is designed to build on the foundations established through the first phase of the programme. Semicon 2.0 places greater emphasis on research and development, chip design, semiconductor equipment and materials, new fabs, workforce development and advanced packaging.
According to the government, Semicon 2.0 has an outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore, expanding the policy framework for India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
The broader objective is to create capabilities across multiple stages of the semiconductor value chain rather than concentrating on a single manufacturing segment.
SEMICON India 2026 Creates Platform for Investment and Collaboration
The scale of SEMICON India 2026 demonstrates the growing interaction between Indian and international semiconductor stakeholders. More than 600 companies and representatives from 52 countries are participating, creating opportunities for business partnerships, investment discussions, technology collaboration and knowledge exchange.
For Indian companies, the event provides access to international technology providers and potential partners. For global companies, India represents an expanding market for electronics, semiconductor applications, engineering talent and manufacturing.
The discussions taking place during the event are therefore focused not only on chip production but also on building the infrastructure and partnerships required for a broader semiconductor ecosystem.
India Positions Semiconductor Manufacturing as a Strategic Industry
The inauguration of SEMICON India 2026 comes at a time when countries are seeking to strengthen semiconductor supply chains and reduce vulnerabilities caused by disruptions in global manufacturing networks.
India’s semiconductor strategy combines domestic policy support with partnerships involving international technology companies. The government has also emphasised the importance of research, talent and private-sector participation in developing long-term semiconductor capabilities.
The developments showcased at SEMICON India 2026 indicate that India’s semiconductor programme is increasingly moving beyond policy announcements towards commercial production, supply-chain development and international partnerships.
SEMICON India 2026 Marks New Phase for India’s Chip Industry
The fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 has emerged as a major platform for discussions around India’s semiconductor ambitions. With participation from more than 600 companies across 52 countries, the event brings together the global and Indian stakeholders required to develop a complete semiconductor ecosystem.
From chip design and fabrication to packaging, testing, equipment, materials, research and workforce development, the focus of SEMICON India 2026 extends across the semiconductor value chain.
