Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leading semiconductor industry CEOs on September 16 and stressed the need for close cooperation between the government and industry to strengthen India’s technology ecosystem.

Modi highlighted India’s talent, technology adoption and infrastructure and called for greater industry participation in skilling, research and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

He said India should aspire to become one of the early leaders in emerging technologies. Modi also highlighted India’s target of training one crore people in AI and said the country’s talent pool, combined with global industry experience, could create new opportunities.

Focus on Semiconductor Growth

Government-industry cooperation was a major focus of the meeting. Modi invited semiconductor companies to share suggestions on policy and administrative measures that could help strengthen the sector.

Industry representatives discussed developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip design, research and development, talent development and supply-chain capabilities.

Several companies are already carrying out R&D activities in India or have plans to expand their work. Industry participants also expressed interest in joining India’s semiconductor talent development programme.

India’s Semiconductor Talent and Supply Chain

Semiconductor companies highlighted India’s growing pool of skilled professionals and the opportunities available in areas such as precision manufacturing, product design, quality systems and advanced manufacturing.

The discussions also pointed to preparations for new projects under Semicon 2.0 as India seeks to expand its semiconductor ecosystem.

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SEMICON India 2026 Begins on September 17

PM Modi will inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on September 17 at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka, New Delhi. The three-day event will run from September 17 to 19 under the theme “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.”

More than 600 companies are expected to participate, while delegates from several countries will attend the event. The exhibition will cover the semiconductor value chain, including raw materials, equipment, chip design, fabrication, advanced packaging, electronics and systems.

Country pavilions from Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore and Sweden are also planned. The event will include participation from states, startups, students and companies working on innovation and workforce development.

Semicon 2.0 and India’s Next Phase

Semicon 2.0 is expected to support the next stage of India’s semiconductor development. The programme focuses on expanding capabilities in chip design, manufacturing, research and related industries.

Modi encouraged semiconductor companies to participate actively in India’s next phase of growth. He also said suggestions from industry leaders would be considered while developing policies and measures for the sector.

India’s Semiconductor Push

India is seeking to build a broader semiconductor ecosystem covering manufacturing, research, design, talent and supply chains. The CEO meeting and SEMICON India 2026 are part of the government’s wider efforts to increase industry participation and develop capabilities in advanced technologies.