Archive · 20 Sep 2026
T-CHIP Chief Sees Semiconductor Opportunity for Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
Sundeep Kumar Makthala said Telangana and Andhra Pradesh could play bigger roles in semiconductors.
Semiconductors are important parts used in many electronic devices.
He made the remarks at SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi.
Makthala said Telangana could become strong in designing chips and developing related technology.
He also mentioned research, software tools and semiconductor startups for Telangana.
He said Andhra Pradesh could use its factories and industries to support manufacturing.
Its focus could include packaging, testing, electronics and supply chains.
Makthala said the two states could work together as a connected Telugu semiconductor ecosystem.
Sundeep Kumar Makthala attended SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi.
Makthala highlighted opportunities for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
He said Telangana could focus on chip design, intellectual property, research, EDA and startups.
He said Andhra Pradesh could develop packaging, testing, electronics and supply-chain capabilities.
Makthala felicitated SEMI India president Ashok Chandak for strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem.
- Who
- Sundeep Kumar Makthala, chairman of T-CHIP and the World Telugu Information Technology Council, along with SEMI India president Ashok Chandak.
- What
- A proposal for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to develop complementary roles in India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
- When
- At SEMICON India 2026.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To highlight opportunities for the two states to contribute to chip design, research, manufacturing, testing, electronics and supply chains.
- Event
- SEMICON India 2026
- Location
- New Delhi
- Speaker
- Sundeep Kumar Makthala
- Telangana focus
- Chip design, intellectual property, research and development, electronic design automation, and semiconductor startups
- Andhra Pradesh focus
- Packaging, testing, electronics and supply chains
- Proposed model
- A connected Telugu Semiconductor Ecosystem
- Honoured official
- Ashok Chandak, president of SEMI India