From startups to giants: SEMICON India 2025 brings semiconductor world to India

SEMICON India 2025 Exhibition, the centrepiece of India’s semiconductor calendar, concluded with resounding success, achieving record participation and unprecedented scale. Doubling in size from last year, the exhibition reinforced India’s determination to become a global hub for semiconductor innovation, manufacturing and talent.

The highlight of the event was the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who toured the exhibition floor, interacting directly with global CXOs and innovators. He was accompanied by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of State Jitin Prasada, and S. Krishnan, Secretary Meity. Their presence and engagement reaffirmed the confidence of international and domestic stakeholders in India’s semiconductor vision.

Record scale and global participation
SEMICON India 2025 drew 21,000 unique visitors and hosted 1,275 booths( 350 Exhibitors)—double last year’s count—across 25,000 sq. meters of exhibition space. With 35,000 registrations, 30,000+ footfalls, and representation from 48 countries, the exhibition firmly positioned itself as a hub for global collaboration.

PM's walkthrough and CXO engagement
During his walkthrough, PM Narendra Modi visited booths of leading global technology companies and Country Pavelians, where he witnessed live demonstrations of cutting-edge innovations.

He also engaged directly with top CXOs and industry leaders at their booth, including Christophe Fouquet, President & CEO, ASML;  Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO and MD, Tata Electronics, Prabhu Raja, President, Applied Materials, Rangesh Raghavan, Corporate VP & GM (India), LAM Research; Tony Kawai, President and CEO, Tokyo Electron; Ahmad Khan, President, KLA; Gursharan Singh, VP, Micron, Dr. Mukesh V. Khare, GM & VP, IBM Semiconductors; Raghu Panicker, CEO, Kaynes, alongside senior leaders from Delta Electronics, DISCO, CG Semi,  and others.

Spotlight on startups
At the Startup Mitra Pavilion, PM Modi engaged with a dynamic group of innovators showcasing India’s design-led capabilities. Led by Ashok Chandak, CEO and President, SEMI India, and IESA, the group included Vrinda Kapoor (3rd iTech), Pratap Narayan Singh (Vervesemi Microelectronics), Gautam Kumar Singh (Fermionic Design), Anantha Kinnal (Calligo Technologies), and Jyothis Indirabhai (Netrasemi), all showcased for their pioneering contributions to India needs.

International and State engagement was further underscored by four country pavilions -- Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia, and eight state pavilions -- Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra, Assam, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, each highlighting the unique capabilities, support framework and opportunities across the semiconductor ecosystem.

Ashok Chandak, CEO and President, SEMI India and IESA, remarked: “The Prime Minister’s personal engagement with CXOs at their booth’s, startups and four country Pavilions reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to making India a semiconductor powerhouse.

"These high-level interactions also demonstrated industry’s commitment to deepening partnerships and accelerating investments in India. This exhibition has set a new benchmark, and we are confident that SEMICON India 2026 will scale even higher, advancing innovation, self-reliance, and global partnerships.”

Breakthrough demos
Some of the standout innovations showcased to the Prime Minister included:
* Plasma and EBR Tools – Critical processes for chip manufacturing
* Digital twin – Transforming semiconductor production equipment
AR glasses – Enabling immersive training, servicing, and equipment support
Life-sized replica of IBM Quantum System Two chandeliers – Symbolizing advances in quantum computing
* Semiconductor Chamber  – A futuristic cleanroom environment for next-gen breakthroughs.

There were designed in India chips from start ups for strategic warfare, smart energy meter, energy-saver AI chips, 6G-ready chips, etc. 

Overall, the exhibitors praised the quality of interactions, citing meaningful B2B leads, strong networking opportunities, valuable supply chain connections and desire to step up efforts towards the India semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem development and transacting business opportunities.