India – The Global Semiconductor Powerhouse | SEMICON India 2025

India is at the cusp of a new technological revolution, and the 4th edition of SEMICON India 2025 is proof of this transformation. From 2–4 September 2025, Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, will host the prestigious event, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

What makes SEMICON India 2025 special is that it is not just an exhibition—it is a movement shaping the future of semiconductors, electronics, and India’s role in global technology leadership. With participation from 48 countries and over 2500 delegates, the event reflects how Bharat is emerging as a trusted global partner in the semiconductor industry.

Why SEMICON India 2025 Matters

In today’s world, semiconductors are the backbone of innovation. From smartphones and EVs to satellites and defense systems, every modern industry depends on microchips. For years, India was largely a chip consumer, but under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and PM Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, the country is now transitioning into a global semiconductor hub.

The event demonstrates India’s serious leap forward in this critical field, showcasing investments, job creation, and international collaborations that will shape the nation’s future.

India’s Semiconductor Leap

The government’s proactive policies have already shown remarkable results. Here’s a snapshot of what has been achieved under the Semicon India Programme:

• 10 projects approved, spanning fabs, compound semiconductors, 3D heterogeneous packaging, and OSATs.
• 280+ academic institutes and 72 start-ups empowered with advanced design tools.
• 23 start-ups supported under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme.
• Applications being developed for CCTV, navigation systems, communication chips, microprocessors, and more.

This is not just a policy push—it’s a vision in action, designed to secure India’s place in the global semiconductor value chain.

Job Creation: Semiconductors as the “New Steel” of India

One of the most exciting outcomes of India’s semiconductor mission is massive job creation. The industry is opening new career paths for engineers, researchers, and fresh graduates.

• Direct Jobs: Tata’s OSAT facility in Assam, with an investment of ₹27,000 crore, will create 15,000 direct jobs.
• Indirect Jobs: Another 11,000–13,000 jobs will emerge in MSMEs, logistics, and support services.
• High Salaries: Semiconductor firms are offering ₹6–12 lakh per annum packages to freshers, significantly higher than the IT industry’s averages.
• Premium Internships: Stipends up to ₹50,000 per month are being offered, showing the high demand for skilled talent.

This growth aligns with PM Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat, making semiconductors the foundation for India’s techno-economic security.

Investment Opportunities: Big Money & Bold Policies

The Indian government is leaving no stone unturned to attract global and domestic investors through landmark policies and financial support.

• Semicon India Program: ₹76,000 crore outlay to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
• Micron: $2.75 billion (₹22,000 crore) investment in Gujarat fab.
• Tata Electronics + Taiwan’s PSMC: ₹91,526 crore semiconductor fab.
• PLI Schemes: Increased from ₹5,747 crore (2024–25) to ₹8,885 crore (2025–26), expected to catalyze:
  • ₹10,905 crore investments
  • ₹7.16 lakh crore production
  • ₹3.9 lakh crore exports
  • 1.4 lakh direct jobs
• SPECS Scheme: 25% CapEx support, already generating ₹10,723 crore cumulative investment and ₹27,429 crore production.

These investments highlight how India is not just participating but leading the semiconductor revolution.

India on the Global Semiconductor Map

Under PM Modi’s leadership, India is steadily climbing the ladder as a trusted global hub for semiconductors.

• Gujarat Hub: Positioned as India’s semiconductor capital with fabs and OSATs.
• Global Partnerships: Companies like Micron, Foxconn, and PSMC entering India.
• Policy Push: Ten semiconductor units approved across the country under ISM.

India’s global positioning is not just about manufacturing but also about innovation, design, and advanced packaging technologies.

Sectors Empowered by Semiconductors

The ripple effects of India’s semiconductor mission are strengthening multiple industries:

• Automotive & EVs: Smart chips and SiC wafers powering EV batteries.
• Telecom & 5G/6G: Critical for communication infrastructure.
• Consumer Electronics: Smartphones, laptops, wearables.
• Industrial & Power Electronics: Power management systems and automation.
• Displays & Imaging: Display fabs, driver chips, imaging solutions.
• Aerospace & Defence: Space-grade chips for ISRO and DRDO, missiles, and defense systems.

This cross-industry transformation shows how semiconductors are the new steel of the digital age.

Cabinet Boost: New Semiconductor Units Across States

Adding momentum to the mission, the Union Cabinet approved four new semiconductor projects across Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh with an outlay of ₹4,600 crore.

Key highlights include:

• India’s first commercial compound semiconductor fab in Bhubaneswar by SicSem.
• 3D Glass Solutions’ advanced packaging and embedded glass substrate unit.
• System-in-Package facility by ASIP Pvt Ltd in Andhra Pradesh.

These projects will create 2,000+ high-skilled jobs and expand India’s domestic capacity in defense, EVs, renewable energy, AI, telecom, and consumer electronics.

Global Collaboration, Indian Innovation

Organised by SEMI and the India Semiconductor Mission (MeitY), SEMICON India 2025 carries the theme:

“Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse.”

The event focuses on:

• Advanced packaging & smart manufacturing
• AI and supply chain resilience
• Sustainability and workforce development
• Designs and start-up ecosystem

A special Workforce Development Pavilion will showcase opportunities for students and professionals, inspiring them to join India’s semiconductor journey.

From Applied Materials to Tata Electronics, IBM to Micron, ASML to SK Hynix, the world’s best companies are converging in Bharat.

Conclusion: India’s Silicon Dreams Becoming Reality

SEMICON India 2025 is not just another conference—it is the stage where India’s dreams in silicon turn into global leadership in semiconductors.

With bold government policies, global collaborations, massive investments, and a talent-driven workforce, India is firmly on track to become a semiconductor powerhouse.

This is India’s moment to shine in the digital era, building a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem that strengthens our economy, creates millions of jobs, and places Bharat at the forefront of global technology.