Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Modi Urges Global CEOs to Drive India’s Semiconductor Growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leaders from major semiconductor and technology companies in New Delhi.
They discussed how India can expand its chip industry.
Modi said India should try to become an early leader in new technologies.
These technologies include artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
He pointed to India’s workers, technology use and infrastructure as strengths.
He asked companies to help with training, innovation and research.
The government said the companies supported the next phase of India’s semiconductor plan.
Fujifilm also announced plans to invest ₹800 crore in a new semiconductor materials factory in India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a semiconductor roundtable with global technology leaders in New Delhi on September 16, 2026.
Modi urged companies to help India become an early leader in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
He highlighted India’s talent, technology adoption and infrastructure while seeking greater industry participation in skilling, innovation and research.
The government said industry leaders welcomed India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 and its focus on manufacturing, research, development and supporting industries.
Fujifilm announced an ₹800 crore investment in a new semiconductor materials facility, with production targeted for fiscal year 2028.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior representatives of global semiconductor and technology companies.
- What
- A high-level roundtable on expanding India’s semiconductor capabilities and leadership in emerging technologies.
- When
- September 16, 2026; the meeting was held ahead of Semicon India 2026.
- Where
- Seva Teerth, New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To increase industry participation in India’s next semiconductor growth phase and strengthen capabilities across the technology value chain.
- Meeting
- High-level Semiconductor Roundtable
- Location
- Seva Teerth, New Delhi
- Artificial intelligence training target
- One crore, or 10 million, people
- Emerging technologies
- Artificial intelligence and quantum computing
- Government initiative
- India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
- Fujifilm investment
- ₹800 crore for a greenfield semiconductor materials manufacturing facility
- Fujifilm production target
- Commercial production targeted for fiscal year 2028
Sources
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