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  • SEMICON India 2025 to Host 33 Nations and 350 Exhibitors at Yashobhoomi

    SEMICON India 2025

    New Delhi: The fourth edition of SEMICON India 2025, India’s largest semiconductor and electronics exhibition, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 2, 2025, at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre), New Delhi.

    The landmark event will welcome delegates from 33 nations, more than 50 global CXOs, 350 exhibitors, and over 50 distinguished speakers.

    Organized by SEMI and the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), SEMICON India 2025 will bring together government officials, industry experts, academia, and students to discuss semiconductor advancements, supply chain resilience, and global collaboration.

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    Focus on India’s Growing Semiconductor Ecosystem

    SEMICON India 2025 comes at a time when India’s semiconductor industry is experiencing rapid growth under the Semicon India Programme. To date, the Government of India has approved 10 strategic projects covering High-Volume Fabrication Units (Fabs), 3D Heterogeneous Packaging, Compound Semiconductors such as Silicon Carbide (SiC), and Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSATs).

    Additionally, over 280 academic institutes and 72 start-ups have been provided access to cutting-edge design tools, while 23 start-ups have secured approval under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, driving innovation in applications including CCTV, motor controllers, navigation systems, communication chips, and microprocessors.

    Theme: Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse

    Under the theme “Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse”, SEMICON India 2025 will feature six international roundtables, four country pavilions, nine state participations, and attract over 15,000 visitors. Exhibitors will showcase breakthroughs in advanced packaging, fabs, smart manufacturing, AI, supply chain management, sustainability, workforce development, and start-ups.

    Speaking ahead of the event, S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, said: “SEMICON India 2025 will be South Asia’s largest platform to highlight the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem, with over 350 exhibitors and participation from global leaders.”

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    Ajit Manocha, President and CEO of SEMI, added: “By bringing together the expertise of member companies worldwide, SEMICON India 2025 will accelerate India’s ecosystem growth, strengthen supply chain resiliency, and provide unique opportunities for networking, business development, and insights into technology trends.”

    SEMICON India 2025 to Host Global Leaders and Industry Experts

    This year’s edition will feature top executives and experts from leading companies such as Applied Materials, ASML, IBM, Infineon, KLA, Lam Research, Merck, Micron, PSMC, Rapidus, Sandisk, Siemens, SK Hynix, Tata Electronics, and Tokyo Electron.

    The agenda includes high-profile keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, paper presentations, and a dedicated Workforce Development Pavilion to showcase career opportunities in microelectronics.

    Towards Atmanirbhar Bharat

    Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary, MeitY and CEO, ISM, emphasized: “SEMICON India 2025 represents collaboration, innovation, and India’s growing role in addressing future challenges. This platform will play a pivotal role in advancing the semiconductor revolution and India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.”

    Ashok Chandak, President, SEMI India and IESA, added: “India’s semiconductor sector is at a breakthrough moment with domestic policy and private investment converging. SEMICON India 2025 is the catalyst for the next wave of growth.”

    Registration Now Open

    Visitor registration for SEMICON India 2025 is now open at semiconindia.org.

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      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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