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SEMICON India Day Two Announces 25 Semiconductor Partnerships
SEMICON India is a large event about making computer chips and the equipment they need.
On its second day, companies and government groups announced 25 new partnerships.
Tata Electronics made several agreements to produce more materials and equipment in India.
Other companies are working on power devices, smart-meter parts, chip packaging and semiconductor logistics.
The government also wants India to make more silicon carbide power modules locally.
New training programmes will help students and workers learn semiconductor skills.
An indigenous system-on-module called ISC VegaSOM was also launched.
The event has more than 600 participating companies and visitors from 52 countries.
SEMICON India 2026’s second day featured 25 partnerships spanning manufacturing, materials, logistics, chip design, packaging, power electronics and workforce development.
Tata Electronics announced collaborations on high-purity gases, chemicals, engineering systems, advanced packaging and manufacturing L&T Semiconductor Technologies products.
The government and POWERGRID launched a project to indigenise silicon carbide power modules for high-voltage transmission, beginning with a 1,000 MW project in Bihar.
Industry groups announced new initiatives for semiconductor assembly, testing, indigenous chip-design tools and the India Semiconductor Academy.
More than 600 companies are participating in the event, which continues at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi through September 19, 2026.
- Who
- Tata Electronics, L&T Semiconductor Technologies, government ministries, industry groups and other Indian and international semiconductor companies.
- What
- Twenty-five partnerships and collaborations were announced across the semiconductor value chain, including manufacturing, materials, logistics, packaging, chip design, power electronics and skills.
- Where
- SEMICON India 2026 is being held at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, with a silicon carbide pilot planned at POWERGRID’s Pusauli project in Bihar.
- When
- The announcements were made on the second day of SEMICON India 2026, published September 19, 2026.
- Why
- The partnerships aim to strengthen India’s semiconductor supply chain, localise production, develop indigenous products and expand workforce skills.
Key facts
- Announcements
- 25 partnerships and collaborations were announced on Day 2.
- Event dates
- SEMICON India 2026 continues through September 19, 2026.
- Participating companies
- More than 600 companies are participating, including about 300 international exhibitors.
- Expected attendance
- About 50,000 visitors from 52 countries are expected.
- Power-module pilot
- The silicon carbide power-module technology will be piloted at POWERGRID’s 1,000 MW Pusauli project in Bihar.
- Deep-tech investment
- The India Deep Tech Alliance reported $263 million invested across 56 Indian deep-tech companies.
- Design talent
- MediaTek India said India contributes nearly 20% of the global talent pool for fabless chip design.
Quotes
Ministry of Electronics and IT
India’s government ministry responsible for electronics and information technology.
“India's semiconductor ecosystem has been evolving steadily, supported by policy initiatives, technological advancements and a growing focus on innovation and talent development. The country already contributes nearly 20 per cent of the global talent pool for fabless chip design, providing a strong foundation for advancing its capabilities in semiconductor technology.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“Day 2 of SEMICON India 2026 witnessed 25 key announcements and collaborations covering various segments of the semiconductor value chain, including semiconductor manufacturing, materials, logistics, chip design, advanced packaging, power electronics and workforce development.”
thehindubusinessline.com
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