Semicon India 2026

September 23, 2026 6:39 PM

Whole-of-industry approach needed to drive India’s electronics, semiconductor ambitions

Industry leaders have called for a stronger and more coordinated approach among industry associations to accelerate India’s electronics and semiconductor ambitions, with greater collaboration across the entire value chain emerging as a key priority. The issue was discussed during a panel discussion on “Industry Associations Advancing India’s National Agenda” at SEMICON India 2026. The session was moderated by Amitesh Kumar Sinha, CEO, India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), and brought toget...

September 22, 2026 2:19 PM

SEMICON India 2026: From silicon to systems, India’s semiconductor journey on display

Yashobhoomi in New Delhi became a showcase of India’s expanding semiconductor capabilities during the fifth edition of SEMICON India, which brought together technologies spanning chip design, advanced packaging, materials, equipment, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Held from September 17 to 19, the event was organised around the theme “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem” and brought together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, academia and start-ups ...

September 19, 2026 12:29 AM

SEMICON India 2026 Day 2 Sees 25 MoUs, Strategic Collaborations Across Semiconductor Value Chain

The second day of SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on Friday witnessed 25 MoUs/announcements and strategic collaborations across semiconductor materials, manufacturing, power electronics, advanced packaging, logistics, design and skilling, further strengthening India’s capabilities across the semiconductor value chain. The initiatives, involving Indian and global ecosystem partners, covered localisation of critical materials, indigenous Silicon Carbide power technologies, semicon...

September 18, 2026 11:48 PM

UPI Stays Free for Consumers, AI Labs Warn of Runaway Risk, and Yemen’s Perim Island Threatens Global Shipping

Inside This Week’s Economic Brief This week’s edition of The Economic Brief on DD India examined three major stories: the government’s clarification on new UPI transaction charges, a stark warning from leading AI labs about recursive self-improvement, and the strategic fallout from the Houthi capture of Yemen’s Perim Island. The episode featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Semicon India 2026, US Senator Bernie Sanders, and economist Dr. Nilanjan Banik of Mahindra University, Hydera...

September 18, 2026 9:59 PM

Odisha to develop 870-acre Silicon Valley for semiconductor, IT projects near Cuttack: Majhi

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced the development of an 870-acre Silicon Valley at Naraj near Cuttack as part of a major push to attract semiconductor and electronics investments to the state. Majhi made the announcement while attending SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi, saying the proposed hub would host major semiconductor, electronics and IT projects, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office. Officials said Naraj offers a strategic location w...

September 18, 2026 3:44 PM

‘No nation builds a chip alone’: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlights partnerships at SEMICON India 2026

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday emphasised the importance of international partnerships in building resilient semiconductor supply chains, saying that “no nation builds a chip alone” and calling on companies to build “with India, not merely in India.” Addressing SEMICON India 2026, Misri began by expressing gratitude to the India Semiconductor Mission and the organisers for providing him the opportunity to address stakeholders from different nations and communities gathered at ...

September 18, 2026 10:14 AM

India positioned to lead global semiconductor drive from the front: Intel

India has positioned itself not merely to participate in the semiconductor sector but also to lead the global expansion from the front, driven by a surge in agentic artificial intelligence and a strong domestic design base, a senior Intel executive said on Thursday. Speaking at the SEMICON India 2026, Srinivasan Iyengar, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Central Engineering Group at Intel, said the country is advancing on a journey from "good to great", propelled by a vast talent...

September 18, 2026 10:03 AM

Bengaluru firm showcases AI-powered early wafer defect detection technology at SEMICON India 2026

A Bengaluru-based deep-tech company is demonstrating at SEMICON India 2026 technology designed to detect wafer defects early, helping semiconductor manufacturers potentially avoid costly production losses. RayVector Technologies is demonstrating its multi-sensor module and wafer-handling technology at SEMICON India, being held at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka here from September 17 to 19. The technology combines sensing, imaging and AI-based analysis to detect minute irregularities in semiconductor wa...

September 17, 2026 11:27 PM

PM Modi treats politics as a means to ‘Seva’: Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance model on his birthday, stating that PM Modi has consistently treated politics as an instrument of public service rather than a means to attain power. Speaking on the occasion, which is observed across the country as 'Seva Diwas', the Union Minister noted that the Prime Minister's commitment to public welfare is reflected in every policy and initiative undertaken by the government. "Today is 'Seva Diwas'. It m...

September 17, 2026 8:47 PM

Semicon 2.0 secures $12 billion in investment pledges: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday that the Central government has secured investment commitments of $11-12 billion under Semicon 2.0, the second phase of its semiconductor programme. Speaking at Semicon India 2026, Vaishnaw said the commitments span semiconductor equipment, materials, gases, chemicals and substrates and investments expected to materialise over the next two to three years. The minister said it is the prerogative of the companies to decide whe...