SEMICON India 2025 wraps up with focus on putting semiconductor ecosystem growth on fast track

SEMICON India 2025 successfully concluded its three-day extravaganza at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, leaving an indelible mark on the semiconductor and electronics industry. 

Commencing on a high note with a visionary statement “The day is not far when the smallest chip made in India will drive the biggest change in the world” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the milestone event went on to showcase a stellar lineup of sessions featuring industry thought leaders, drawing an overwhelming response from visitors, startups, innovators, investors, academicians and students. 

Key highlights
Prestigious visits: The event was graced by two visits from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and MoS, Jitin Prasada, who interacted with industry leaders, startups, and innovators, underscoring the government's strong commitment to advancing India's semiconductor goals.

World-class inauguration ceremony: The event kicked off with a spectacular inauguration ceremony having nine global CXO speakers, setting a new standard for global industry events.

Accelerating the roadmap for Aatmanirbhar chips: Five startups from the sanctioned list of 23 chip design projects under the Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme presented their roadmaps to the Prime Minister on the second day of the event, highlighting India's growing prowess and self-reliance in semiconductor chip design.

Overwhelming response from exhibitors: Fully-packed exhibition halls featured top-class infrastructure, and over 350 exhibitors from 48 countries showcasing cutting-edge technologies and innovations display.

Strong visitor engagement: Over 20,000 visitors attended the event, demonstrating the strong interest and engagement of the industry and academia in India's semiconductor ecosystem.

Special features: The event featured a range of strategic showcase, including special features. such as Workforce Development Pavilion, Startup Pavilion, and six Country Round Tables, setting the stage for valuable insights and opportunities for networking and collaboration at promoting bilateral partnerships between India and key global semiconductor markets.

Closing ceremony
Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary, MeitY and CEO, India Semiconductor Mission, said: “The journey of electronics manufacturing started in the last 10 years with the play of EMS assembly, initially SKD and later on CKD. For deepening of the value chains, MeitY earlier introduced SPECS and now has come out with ECMS scheme for electronic components manufacturing. 

"We are also aiming to increase further value addition of 15-35%, depending on the complexity of the device, which will come from designing, fabrication and packaging of semiconductor chips. In addition, we are trying to develop a complete ecosystem which will include equipment/components manufacturing, facilities for chemicals, gases and materials. These are the ingredients of the complete ecosystem.”

Ajit Manocha, President and CEO, SEMI, said: "The government has played a phenomenal role in making SEMICON India 2025 a grand a success. PM Narendra Modi spent more than seven hours in over two days here. This speaks volumes of his commitment, ambition, and vision to make India a semiconductor nation – a powerhouse. Looking forward, we are excited about 2026. Work has already started, and we will take SEMICON India to new heights.

“As SEMICON India 2025 concludes, we stand at a pivotal moment in India's journey in 'Building the next semiconductor powerhouse’. 

"The event has demonstrated the growing importance of the semiconductor industry in India and the government's commitment to its growth. Over the past three days, we have witnessed cutting-edge tech, products, and solutions from exhibitors, insightful sessions from global speakers and thought-provoking discussions during the 27 Global CXO’s Round Table with the Prime Minister. 

"SEMICON India 2025 has set the stage for India's semiconductor future, and we look forward to the next edition, which will further accelerate the country's growth in this critical sector,” said Ashok Chandak, CEO and President, SEMI India and IESA.

The resounding success of the event did not restrict to the astounding number of participation alone. SEMICON India 2025 served as a catalyst by providing a platform for industry leaders, startups, and innovators to come together, share knowledge, and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth.  

Few thousand biz-to-biz and networking meetings, thousands of leads to exhibitors, and more than 50 MoUs signed, media briefing by Union Minister for MoEIT, Media interactions of several global CXOs, media coverage of 100s of articles and stories, etc.  This achievement underscores the growing confidence of the industry in India's semiconductor ecosystem and the event's role as a catalyst for growth. 

The organizers extended their sincere appreciation to all exhibitors, acknowledging that their exceptional showcase at SEMICON India 2025 significantly contributed to the event's grand success. The organizers also respectfully regret the inconvenience caused to participants in view of the intense security arrangements owing to VVIP visits on the first two days. 

SEMICON India assures that your feedback is noted, and necessary measures will be taken to ensure a seamless and hassle-free SEMICON India 2026.