Semiconductor Industry

September 20, 2026 11:41 AM

India’s semiconductor market projected to cross USD 200 billion by 2035: EY-IESA report

India's semiconductor market is projected to grow more than threefold from nearly 64 billion US dollars in 2026 to 200 billion US dollars by 2035, according to an EY-IESA report. The report, titled 'Semicon India 2.0: From capacity creation to ecosystem leadership', said the projected growth presents an opportunity to convert rising domestic demand into manufacturing, innovation and greater supply-chain resilience. Consumer electronics currently accounts for around 30 per cent of India's semic...

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 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...

September 16, 2026 8:12 PM

India should aspire to be among early leaders in emerging technologies: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Semiconductor Roundtable with leading global and Indian CEOs at Seva Teerth on Wednesday, calling for greater collaboration between the government and industry to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem. During the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s strong foundation of talent, technology adoption and infrastructure and urged industry leaders to actively participate in skilling, innovation and emerging technologies, including Artificial...

September 16, 2026 2:29 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on Sept 17, showcase India’s growing semiconductor prowess

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on September 17, marking the beginning of three days of high-level deliberations, industry engagement and a showcase of India’s rapidly expanding semiconductor and electronics ecosystem. The fifth edition of SEMICON India, India’s premier semiconductor and electronics conference and exhibition, will be held from September 17 to 19 at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre) in New Delhi. Silicon to System...

September 9, 2025 12:48 PM

From Lost Decades To Atmanirbhar Push, PM Modi’s Vision Drives India’s Semiconductor Journey In Global Chip Race

Semiconductors, those tiny chips no larger than a fingernail, now stand at the heart of global economic security and strategic independence. As digitalisation and automation sweep the world, these components drive key systems in healthcare, transport, communication, defence and space exploration. The race to produce advanced semiconductors has turned into a high-stakes contest, much like the Cold War nuclear arms buildup, with nations vying for dominance in chip manufacturing. India, long on the...

December 2, 2024 1:25 PM

Samsung’s chip dominance faces new challenges amid AI-driven competition

Samsung Electronics, a pioneer in the semiconductor industry, is facing significant challenges as the global memory market shifts toward artificial intelligence (AI)-focused technologies. The company's three-decade reign as the world's leading memory chipmaker is under pressure, largely due to its slower response to the growing demand for high bandwidth memory (HBM), a critical component in AI accelerators, reports Yonhap news agency. The tech giant entered the semiconductor business in Decemb...

October 4, 2024 12:11 PM

US-India commercial dialogue marks progress in semiconductor, clean energy, and innovation partnerships

US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal convened the 6th ministerial-level U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue on Friday, reviewing the progress made since the 5th ministerial meeting in March 2023 in New Delhi. The dialogue underscored several significant achievements in areas such as semiconductor supply chains, innovation ecosystems, and clean energy. The two leaders lauded the continuous collaboration under the Semiconductor Memorandum of ...