New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the SEMICON India 2026 exhibition at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Delhi, highlighting India’s expanding semiconductor ecosystem and growing ambitions in the global electronics industry. Before the inauguration, the Prime Minister visited the exhibition and interacted with participating companies and industry representatives.
Held from September 17 to 19, the event is organised under the theme “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem.” It focuses on industry collaboration, government policy, technological development and international partnerships across the semiconductor value chain.
The exhibition brings together more than 600 exhibitors, including approximately 300 international companies, across 15,000 square metres. Over 150 speakers are participating, while six country pavilions and 12 state government pavilions will showcase developments and investment opportunities.
Dedicated sections for startups, student hackathons and workforce development are also part of the exhibition, providing platforms for innovation, technical education and employment opportunities in the microelectronics sector.
The event will highlight progress under the Semicon India Programme, through which the Union government has approved 12 semiconductor projects. Three units approved under the first phase, Semicon 1.0, have reportedly begun commercial production. The Union Cabinet has also approved Semicon 2.0, which is structured around six key pillars.
India’s semiconductor design capabilities will receive additional attention, with electronic design automation tools extended to more than 400 academic institutions and 105 startups. Meanwhile, 24 startups have received approval under the Design Linked Incentive scheme.
A special “Sand to Silicon to Systems” Value Chain Experience will demonstrate the complete semiconductor journey, covering materials, manufacturing, advanced packaging, chip design, electronics and integrated systems.
The exhibition is expected to facilitate business partnerships, investment discussions, technology collaborations and supply-chain development involving major global and Indian companies, including ASML, Micron, Tata Electronics, IBM Research, Applied Materials and Lam Research.
