India’s semiconductor push is now transferring from coverage bulletins to seen manufacturing unit flooring, and the central authorities is utilizing the upcoming ‘SEMICON India 2026′ occasion to showcase each progress and ambition. In response to the discharge of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the fifth version of SEMICON India, themed ‘Silicon to Techniques: Constructing the Ecosystem’, can be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, 2026 at Yashobhoomi-India Worldwide Conference and Expo Centre in New Delhi.
This occasion is being positioned because the nation’s largest gathering of chipmakers, tools suppliers, designers, traders and likewise policymakers after PM Modi signalled the following section of chip push as home manufacturing beneficial properties momentum in India.
Chips on the core of electronics, healthcare and mobility
“India is anticipated to see 5 to eight new semiconductor crops within the coming time,” the PM mentioned on Independence Day speech, highlighting the federal government’s push to construct home chip manufacturing capability and strengthen India’s self-reliance.
Addressing the nation from the Purple Fort on August 15, PM Modi mentioned three main semiconductor crops have already been established and begun exporting manufacturing. He famous that semiconductors are actually crucial to sectors starting from electronics and medical tools to transportation.
“Bharat has begun establishing its personal semiconductor manufacturing capability,” Modi mentioned, describing the enlargement of home chip manufacturing as an awesome freeway in the direction of constructing a developed India.
What’s the scale, scope and key highlights of SEMICON India 2026?
The semiconductor occasion, collectively organised by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), MeitY and SEMI, the worldwide {industry} affiliation, will run from 17–19 September 2026. It’s designed to be each a coverage platform and a enterprise market.
Key options and highlights embrace:
- 500+ exhibitors representing the entire international semiconductor and electronics ecosystem
- 240+ worldwide firms taking part
- 150+ internationally famend audio system
- Delegations from 40+ international locations
- 15,000+ sq. metres of exhibition area
- 6 nation pavilions and 10 state authorities pavilions
- A devoted startup pavilion, innovation showcase, startup pitch competitors and pupil hackathon
- A workforce improvement pavilion and a particular session on ladies empowerment & management
The convention will run a number of tracks, together with Manufacturing & Know-how, AI & Digital Transformation, Provide Chain, Chemical substances/Gases/Supplies, Coverage & Authorities Packages, Sustainability & ESG, Product Creation & Design, Startups & Innovation, Expertise & Skilling, India Manufacturers & Market Growth, and Management & Strategic Boards. There will even be six worldwide nation roundtables and a particular session on “Stronger Collectively: Business Associations Collaborating for India’s Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) Progress”.
The SEMICON occasion is supposed to sign that India is now not simply speaking about chips, however is constructing a full worth chain from design to methods, MeitY launch mentioned.
What’s the on-ground progress: 3 crops working, 5 to 6 new crops by year-end
On the press convention asserting the occasion, MeitY Secretary S Krishnan gave a standing replace on the semiconductor tasks authorized beneath India Semiconductor Mission (ISM 1.0). He mentioned three main semiconductor tasks have already entered business manufacturing.
“The Prime Minister inaugurated the primary of these on February 28, adopted by two extra later, and there’s a chance that extra can be inaugurated earlier than the tip of 2026,” Krishnan mentioned. He added, “We should always contact about 5 – 6 earlier than the tip of this calendar yr.”
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Twelve tasks have been authorized beneath SEMICON 1.0, aimed toward constructing a sturdy and resilient semiconductor ecosystem. The truth that three are already producing commercially, with extra anticipated to comply with quickly, is being introduced as proof that India’s semiconductor coverage is translating into actual capability.
Krishnan additional acknowledged that the commercialisation of those tasks would show the “precise on-ground success” of ISM 1.0 and strengthen India’s credibility as a vacation spot for the worldwide semiconductor {industry}.
Why SEMICON India 2026 issues for India’s chip ambitions
SEMICON India is shaping up as greater than an annual {industry} convention, serving as a platform for India to show progress in its semiconductor ambitions and deepen its place within the international chip ecosystem. With a number of exhibitors, numerous worldwide firms and delegations from greater than 40 international locations, the occasion is anticipated to convey collectively semiconductor producers, tools and supplies suppliers, design firms, traders, policymakers and talent-development establishments.
MeitY Secretary added that past showcasing tasks which have already moved in the direction of manufacturing, the occasion is more likely to operate as a deal-making and technology-partnership hub whereas strengthening industry-academia collaboration on expertise and workforce improvement. The semiconductor occasion can also be anticipated to sign the following section of India’s technique, with SEMICON 2.0 seeking to broaden assist past fabrication crops and construct capabilities throughout the whole worth chain.
SEMICON 2.0: Widening the guess throughout the worth chain
Alongside the venture updates, MeitY Secretary Krishnan highlighted the Union Cupboard’s approval of the following section of the semiconductor programme, ISM 2.0. Whereas the detailed operational tips are nonetheless being rolled out, the federal government has indicated that SEMICON 2.0 will relaxation on six main pillars overlaying:
- Chip design and innovation
- Manufacturing (front-end and back-end)
- Superior packaging and testing
- Tools and supplies
- Analysis and improvement
- Expertise and skilling
He mentioned the federal government will assist analysis and improvement, promote the shift in the direction of extra superior applied sciences and encourage progress in area of interest areas corresponding to silicon photonics and energy semiconductors. This marks a shift from a slim concentrate on massive fabrication crops to a broader “silicon to methods” method that features design, specialty chips, packaging and the whole provide chain.
The federal government is already supporting analysis, innovation and design by offering state-of-the-art design instruments to greater than 332 tutorial institutes and 105 start-ups. As well as, 24 start-ups have been authorized beneath the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, enabling Indian innovators to work on crucial purposes.
Expertise as a strategic precedence: Constructing a producing workforce
A recurring theme within the briefing was human capital. Krishnan additionally famous that whereas India has a considerable presence in semiconductor design, there may be nonetheless a have to strengthen the manufacturing workforce.
“We’ve repeatedly made this level that whereas now we have a considerable presence within the design workforce, nearly 20 per cent within the manufacturing workforce, there may be nonetheless work to be finished, and as soon as we begin coaching individuals for manufacturing of semiconductors, then it will likely be related not only for India however for different international locations of the world as nicely,” he mentioned.
Underneath SEMICON 2.0, expertise improvement is anticipated to be a key pillar, with large-scale coaching programmes for fab technicians, tools engineers and packaging specialists. The concept isn’t solely to fulfill India’s personal wants but in addition to place the nation as a world provider of expert semiconductor manpower.
Huge market alternative in India
Krishnan additionally outlined the dimensions of the chance. He mentioned international semiconductor demand is anticipated to extend from round $1 trillion to $2 trillion, whereas India’s semiconductor requirement can also be anticipated to develop from round $100 billion to $200 billion.
“SEMICON India 2026 is a chance to convey collectively representatives from international locations and corporations the world over, Indian firms which were authorized to arrange manufacturing in India, and corporations exploring alternatives within the nation,” mentioned Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Extra Secretary, MeitY and CEO, ISM. He added that the occasion will even convey collectively leaders and policymakers from the Central and State Authorities, together with supply-chain companions seeking to assist semiconductor design and manufacturing in India.
With the federal government constructing an increasing pipeline of semiconductor tasks, Krishnan mentioned the market would current important alternatives for international firms and expressed hope that the occasion would facilitate higher {industry} partnerships and funding.
World {industry} leaders present confidence in India’s ambition to construct full-stack SEMICON ecosystem
Ajit Manocha, President & Chief Government Officer (CEO), SEMI, mentioned, “SEMI has empowered the rise of semiconductor hubs world wide for greater than 5 a long time, and India is nicely positioned to thrive with its mix of velocity, ambition, expertise and long-term imaginative and prescient.”
He added, “Via SEMICON India 2026, SEMI brings the collective energy of its international community to India’s journey. India’s alternative isn’t merely to hitch the worldwide provide chain, however to turn into integral to it. That’s the ambition SEMICON India 2026 exists to speed up.”
Ashok Chandak, President, SEMI India and IESA, mentioned the occasion displays India’s evolution in the direction of making a complete and globally aggressive semiconductor worth chain.
“The outstanding international and Indian company curiosity on this yr’s occasion is a testomony to the arrogance that {industry} leaders place in India’s semiconductor journey,” he mentioned.
Chandak highlighted a brand new “Sand to Silicon to Techniques” Worth Chain Expertise on the occasion, which is supposed to showcase how India is progressing from constructing credibility to demonstrating functionality throughout the whole semiconductor ecosystem.
