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Modi Opens SEMICON India 2026 as Semiconductor Ecosystem Expands
Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened a large technology event in New Delhi called SEMICON India 2026.
The event is about making computer chips and building the businesses and skills needed to support them.
People from companies, governments, universities and start-ups are attending.
Modi said India’s chip industry is growing quickly.
He said this growth could bring more investment, new ideas and jobs.
He also explained that artificial intelligence is increasing demand for semiconductors.
The event discusses how to design, manufacture, package and safely supply chips.
It runs from September 17 to September 19.
India wants to become an important place for semiconductor production and technology.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi on September 17.
The three-day event brings together companies, investors, policymakers, researchers, start-ups and other industry stakeholders.
Modi said India’s semiconductor ecosystem is expanding rapidly and creating opportunities for innovation, investment and growth.
The conference focuses on artificial intelligence, chip manufacturing, advanced packaging, design, materials, supply chains and workforce development.
More than 600 exhibitors, including about 300 international companies, are participating in the event.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with semiconductor companies, policymakers, investors, researchers, start-ups and other industry stakeholders.
- What
- Modi inaugurated the fifth edition of SEMICON India, focused on developing India’s semiconductor and electronics ecosystem.
- Where
- Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, India.
- When
- September 17, 2026; the event runs through September 19.
- Why
- To expand India’s role in the semiconductor supply chain and promote innovation, investment, manufacturing and growth.
Key facts
- Event
- SEMICON India 2026, the fifth edition of the industry gathering
- Theme
- “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem”
- Dates
- September 17–19, 2026
- Participants
- More than 600 exhibitors, including about 300 international companies
- Organizers
- India Semiconductor Mission, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and SEMI
- Industry focus
- Artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, chip design, materials, equipment, supply chains, research and development, and workforce development
- Government programme
- The Semicon India Programme was launched in January 2022 to support chip design, fabrication, assembly, testing, packaging and module manufacturing
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
“And look at the coincidence, the PM Vishwakarma scheme is also being launched today. On one hand, we have our centuries old tradition of construction and on the other, the technology and vision of the 21st century. This is also the inspiration behind our vision of a self reliant and developed India.”
wionews.com
“Due to the AI development, the semiconductor industry is facing new questions. In the last 2 decades, global semiconductor's market growth has been recorded over 20 per cent. And AI demand plays a huge role in this growth.”
firstpost.com
Sources
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