Archive · 23 Sep 2026
India Urged to Coordinate Industry for Global Semiconductor Hub
India’s electronics and chip industries are growing quickly.
Experts say different parts of the industry must work together instead of operating separately.
These parts include chipmaking, device manufacturing, design, packaging, materials and software-related applications.
Chips become more useful when they are placed inside products and systems.
Experts also said factories need support from equipment, testing and logistics providers.
They suggested creating a permanent group to help industry associations cooperate.
SEMICON India 2026 showed strong interest from companies in India and abroad.
The event had more than 600 exhibitors and nearly 300 international companies.
Government programs have also supported 12 semiconductor projects, five of which were operating commercially by September 2026.
Industry experts called for a whole-of-industry approach to build a globally competitive electronics and semiconductor ecosystem in India.
The sector’s growth increasingly depends on coordination among semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, components, materials, design, packaging and end-use applications.
Experts proposed a permanent community mechanism to support dialogue, coordination among associations and collective action.
SEMICON India 2026 featured more than 600 exhibitors, including nearly 300 international companies, and produced 56 MoUs, initiatives and announcements.
The government has approved 12 semiconductor projects, with five commercial semiconductor units operational as of September 2026, according to the statement.
- Who
- Industry leaders, associations and government-supported participants in India’s electronics and semiconductor sector.
- What
- Experts called for a coordinated whole-of-industry approach to develop a globally competitive electronics and semiconductor ecosystem.
- When
- The recommendations were cited on Wednesday; the statement said five commercial semiconductor units were operational as of September 2026.
- Where
- India, including the SEMICON India 2026 event.
- Why
- The sector’s interconnected activities and rapid investment growth require stronger collaboration across the value chain.
- Event
- SEMICON India 2026
- Exhibitors
- More than 600 exhibitors, including nearly 300 international companies
- Announcements
- 56 MoUs, strategic initiatives and industry announcements
- Approved projects
- 12 semiconductor projects approved under the Semicon India programme
- Operational units
- Five commercial semiconductor units operational as of September 2026
- Policy support
- Production Linked Incentive schemes and the India Semiconductor Mission
- Industry vision
- “Silicon to Systems,” linking design, manufacturing, packaging, electronics and technology solutions