India has reached a significant milestone in its semiconductor manufacturing drive, with five semiconductor units now built and operating in production, according to S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Speaking about the country’s progress, Krishnan described 2026 as an important year for India’s semiconductor ambitions. The government’s focus is now moving beyond establishing individual manufacturing facilities toward creating a broader ecosystem capable of supporting different stages of the chip value chain.
The next phase, known as the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, is expected to build on the manufacturing capabilities developed during the mission’s initial phase. Its broader objective is to strengthen domestic capabilities and develop supporting industries needed for a sustainable semiconductor sector.
The ecosystem-focused approach is intended to expand the capabilities surrounding semiconductor production rather than concentrating solely on manufacturing plants. This includes building the infrastructure, industrial capacity and supporting businesses required to strengthen India’s position in the global semiconductor landscape.
International participation at SEMICON India 2026 has also highlighted the growing global interest in India’s semiconductor ambitions. More than 600 companies are participating in the exhibition, including around 300 companies from overseas.
The event has attracted nearly 40,000 registered delegates from 52 countries, with international participants accounting for approximately one-third of the total. The strong participation brings together companies, investors, policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders from across the semiconductor and electronics industries.
The fifth edition of SEMICON India is taking place from September 17-19 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi. This year’s theme, “Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem,” reflects the government’s broader emphasis on developing an integrated semiconductor and electronics ecosystem.
The three-day event provides a platform for industry leaders and policymakers to discuss manufacturing, investment, research, technology and the development of supporting capabilities in India.
The latest manufacturing milestone comes as countries worldwide seek to strengthen domestic semiconductor supply chains. For India, expanding production capacity while developing a wider network of suppliers, technology capabilities and skilled professionals remains central to its long-term semiconductor strategy.
With five units already in production and ISM 2.0 focused on expanding the supporting ecosystem, India is seeking to move from establishing semiconductor manufacturing capacity toward building a more comprehensive domestic chip industry.
