Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Semicon India 2025 in New Delhi
02 September 2025: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Semicon India – 2025’, aimed at catalysing India’s Semiconductor ecosystem, at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi today. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister acknowledged the presence of semiconductor industry CEOs and their associates from India and abroad.
Narendra Modi stated that he returned last night from his visit to Japan and China, and today he is present among the audience in Yashobhoomi, a hall filled with aspirations and confidence. Mentioning his passion for technology has always been natural and well-known, the Prime Minister said that during his recent visit to Japan, he had the opportunity to visit the Tokyo Electron factory along with Japanese Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Shigeru Ishiba. He mentioned that the CEO of that company is present among the audience today.
Noting the presence of semiconductor sector experts from across the globe, with representation from over 40 to 50 countries, Narendra Modi emphasized that India’s innovation and youth power are also visibly present at the event. He stated that this unique combination sends a clear message, “The World trusts India, the World believes in India and the World is ready to build the Semiconductor Future with India”. The Prime Minister welcomed all distinguished guests attending Semicon India and affirmed that they are important partners in India’s journey towards a developed and self-reliant nation.
Remarking that in the world of semiconductors, it is often said, ‘Oil was black gold, but chips are digital diamonds’, the Prime Minister stated that oil shaped the previous century, and the fate of the world was determined by oil wells. The global economy fluctuated based on how much petroleum was extracted from these wells. However, he emphasized that the power of the 21st century is now concentrated in the small chip. Though tiny in size, these chips possess the potential to accelerate global progress significantly. Narendra Modi highlighted that the global semiconductor market has already reached $600 billion, and in the coming years, it is expected to surpass $1 trillion. He expressed confidence that, given the pace at which India is advancing in the semiconductor sector, India will hold a significant share in this $1 trillion market.
Stating that he wished to highlight the speed at which India is progressing, Narendra Modi recalled that in 2021, the Semicon India programme was launched. He added that by 2023, India’s first semiconductor plant had been approved, in 2024, several more plants received approval and in 2025, five additional projects were cleared. He further stated that in total, ten semiconductor projects are now underway, involving an investment of over eighteen billion dollars – more than Rs.1.5 lakh crore. The Prime Minister emphasized that this reflects the growing global trust in India.
Emphasising that in the semiconductor sector, speed matters, Modi said, “the shorter the time from file to factory and the lesser the paperwork, the sooner wafer work can begin”. He stressed that the government is working with this very approach. The National Single Window System has been implemented, enabling all approvals from both the Centre and States to be accessed on a single platform. As a result, investors have been freed from extensive paperwork, he further added. The Prime Minister highlighted that semiconductor parks are being developed across the country under a plug-and-play infrastructure model, which offer facilities such as land, power supply, port and airport connectivity, and access to a skilled worker pool. He remarked that when such infrastructure is combined with incentives, industrial growth is inevitable. Whether through PLI incentives or Design Linked Grants, India is offering end-to-end capabilities. This is why investment continues to flow in, he emphasised. Affirming that India is moving beyond backend operations and progressing towards becoming a full-stack semiconductor nation. Prime Minister informed that CG Power’s pilot plant commenced operations on August 28, just 4–5 days ago. He added that the pilot plant of Kaynes is also about to begin. Test chips from Micron and Tata are already in production. He reiterated that commercial chip production will begin this year, underscoring the rapid progress India is making in the semiconductor sector.
“India has reached this stage by following the mantra of Reform, Perform and Transform. A new phase of next-generation reforms will soon be initiated”, stated the Prime Minister affirming that work is underway on the next phase of the India Semiconductor Mission. Addressing all investors present, he expressed India’s readiness to welcome them with an open heart and said, “Design is ready. Mask is aligned. Now is the time for precision execution and delivery at scale”.
Union Ministers, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jitin Prasada, Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi were present among other dignitaries at the event.
About Semicon India 2025 …..
Semicon India 2025 is a three-day Conference, from 02-04 September, will focus on advancing a robust, resilient, and sustainable semiconductor ecosystem in India. It features sessions on the progress of the Semicon India Programme, semiconductor fab and advanced packaging projects, infrastructure readiness, smart manufacturing, innovations in R&D and artificial intelligence, investment opportunities, state-level policy implementation, among others. Additionally, the event will highlight initiatives under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, the growth of the startup ecosystem, international cooperation, and the future roadmap for India’s semiconductor sector. 20,750+ attendees will participate including more than 2,500 delegates from over 48 countries, over 150 speakers, including over 50 global leaders and more than 350 exhibitors. It will also include 6 countries Round Table discussions, country pavilions and dedicated pavilions for Workforce Development & Start-Ups among others.
