1.#Thursday 18, Sep 2026, 4167 06:00 / 1.#PM inaugurates SEMICON India 2026: 17 Sep, 2026Print News./

 

============================================================================================

1.#Thursday 18, Sep 2026, 4167 06:00 / 

1.#PM inaugurates SEMICON India 2026: 17 Sep, 2026Print News./

=====================================================================================

VIDEO:PM Modi's speech during the inauguration of SEMICON India 2026

PM inaugurates SEMICON India 2026

COMMENTS

*India’s semiconductor ecosystem is expanding rapidly; It is opening new opportunities for innovation, investment and growth: PM

*India’s economy is growing; the world’s trust in India is also growing: PM

*Young talents who are researching in India should come forward; The youth who are researching abroad should also join the development of advanced technologies in India: PM

*I urge industry leaders to spearhead R&D in the country; This will be mutually beneficial, driving industry growth while empowering India’s youth: PM

*The world is looking for new and trusted manufacturing destinations; India is steadily preparing itself to meet this need: PM

*India is taking every step needed to become a preferred destination for the semiconductor industry: PM

PM visits the SEMICON India 2026 exhibition and interacts with participants at Yashobhoomi, in New Delhi on September 17, 2026.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi. Addressing the occasion and highlighting the significance of the event’s fifth edition, the Prime Minister extended warm greetings to all participants. He expressed particular gratitude to the international attendees who had traveled to India to partake in the summit. “I extend a special welcome to the guests who have come to India from abroad,” remarked Shri Modi.

Drawing a powerful parallel between the launch of Semicon India and Vishwakarma Diwas, the Prime Minister honored the nation’s centuries-old heritage of construction and creation. He pointed out the beautiful coincidence of merging traditional creative power with 21st-century technology and vision. “This is our inspiration for a self-reliant India, a Viksit Bharat,” asserted Shri Modi.

Emphasizing the nation’s rapid progress over the past 15 days, the Prime Minister listed major milestones, including discussions on inclusive finance at the Global Fintech Fest, the operationalization of a 3,000-kilometer Dedicated Freight Corridor, and a robust 7.8 percent quarterly GDP growth. He also highlighted the recent sovereign rating upgrade by a Japanese Credit Rating Agency as a testament to the nation’s soaring economic credibility. “Meaning, on one hand, India’s economy is growing, and on the other hand, the world’s trust in India is also increasing,” observed Shri Modi.

Recalling the diplomatic triumph of the recently concluded BRICS Summit hosted by India, the Prime Minister pointed to the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration as a reflection of international consensus. He underscored that this historic diplomatic achievement validates the global community’s unwavering faith in the nation. “This is another major proof of the world’s trust in India,” noted Shri Modi.

Tracing the evolutionary journey of Semicon India since its inception in 2022, the Prime Minister mapped the progression from initial policy discussions to project planning, pilot lines, and finally, the commencement of commercial production. He celebrated the realization of these efforts with chips now reaching global customers, alongside the launch of commercial production in two new plants in Mohali and Surat. “Now our chips, coming out of India’s plants, have started reaching customers in the country and the world,” noted Shri Modi.

Acknowledging the immense complexity of building a semiconductor ecosystem, the Prime Minister praised the collaborative effort required to master chip design, equipment manufacturing, and testing capabilities in record time. He credited the present industry leaders as foundational pillars whose partnership made this rapid technological leap possible. “You are the pillars of this success of India, you are partners,” affirmed Shri Modi.

Outlining the relentless momentum of the sector, the Prime Minister explained the concept of ‘tape out’ and how the government continuously pushes for the next technological version without pause. He announced the massive 13.5 billion dollar second phase of the Semiconductor Mission and highlighted new regulatory reforms that facilitate collaborations between international companies, startups, and design firms. “The Government of India is taking every step needed for the success of your projects,” affirmed Shri Modi.

Detailing the vision for a robust domestic supply chain, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of nurturing fabless companies, creating intellectual property, and integrating silicon photonics for AI-enabling infrastructure. He urged leaders in equipment, chemicals, gases, and materials to capitalize on the golden opportunities presented by the twelve approved projects and an expanding demand pipeline. “We want the entire ecosystem to grow together,” asserted Shri Modi.

Highlighting the strategic advantage of India’s demographic dividend, the Prime Minister spoke of the vast pool of engineering talent and the extensive skilling initiatives specifically tailored for chip designing. He proudly mentioned receiving custom-designed chips from students and reiterated the government’s ambitious target to train one lakh engineering students, with 70,000 already trained. “Such a large talent pool is, in a way, nothing less than a gold mine for all of you,” remarked Shri Modi.

Calling upon the brilliant minds engaged in domestic and international research, the Prime Minister urged young talents to actively participate in developing advanced technologies within the country. He challenged industry leaders to spearhead local research and development, ensuring mutual growth for both businesses and the nation’s youth. “There is benefit for the industry in this, and the youth power of India will also get strength from this,” asserted Shri Modi.

Addressing the evolving complexities of the semiconductor market, the Prime Minister discussed how the explosive demand for Artificial Intelligence is shifting the focus from mere transistor size to holistic system integration, including memory placement and heat management. He positioned the nation as a reliable and continuously prepared destination to meet these new global manufacturing challenges. “India is constantly preparing itself for this,” affirmed Shri Modi.

Tackling the critical issue of energy security for high-performance computing, the Prime Minister outlined the massive power requirements generated by AI data centers and the necessity of uninterrupted electricity for manufacturing plants. He detailed the nation’s aggressive expansion in the power sector, including a leap to over 160 GW in solar capacity, the opening of nuclear energy to private players, and the development of small modular reactors. “Therefore, India today is making huge investments in the power sector as well,” noted Shri Modi.

Connecting the rapid expansion of power infrastructure to industrial readiness, the Prime Minister declared that this energy security acts as a fundamental strength for the semiconductor ecosystem. He reassured stakeholders that the administration is deeply committed to optimizing conditions for industrial growth. “India is taking every step that makes us a preferred destination for the semiconductor industry,” affirmed Shri Modi.

Concluding his address by contextualizing the nation’s technological strides within its democratic ethos, the Prime Minister reminded the audience of the 75-year legacy of the Indian Constitution. He expressed that a successful critical industry in the ‘Mother of Democracy’ intrinsically fortifies the entire global supply chain, extending a warm invitation to explore the boundless opportunities ahead. “India’s aspirations are before you, and the new opportunities being created in India are ready to welcome you,” affirmed Shri Modi.’

===========================================================================================

2.##PM’s speech during the inauguration of SEMICON India 2026: 17 Sep, 2026Print News.//

==========================================================================================

VIDEO:PM Modi's speech during the inauguration of SEMICON India 2026 

PM’s speech during the inauguration of SEMICON India 2026

Thank you very much.

Union Cabinet colleagues Ashwini Vaishnaw ji, Jitin Prasada ji, all industry leaders, CEOs, delegates, and virtually connected hundreds of universities and institutes – the future of India, my young companions. And here present, the large number of enthusiastic youth, ladies and gentlemen!

This is the fifth edition of Semicon India. I welcome you all. I extend a special welcome to the guests who have come from abroad.

Friends,

Today is also Vishwakarma Jayanti. I extend my best wishes to all countrymen on Vishwakarma Jayanti. In our tradition, Lord Vishwakarma is considered the symbol of the power of construction and creation. And see the coincidence – Semicon India begins today itself. On one side, our centuries‑old tradition of creation, and on the other side, the technology and vision of the 21st century – this is our inspiration for self‑reliant India, for developed India.

Friends,

Every citizen is committed to building a developed India. If we look at just the past 15 days – I draw your attention only to 15 days – we can see the direction and speed with which India is moving forward. In this September, just 10 days ago, the Global Fintech Fest was held in Mumbai. There was discussion on inclusive finance through agentic AI, tokenization, and quantum technologies. During the same period, nearly 3,000 kilometers of Dedicated Freight Corridor became fully operational in India. I am talking about September’s 10 days, not long ago. This will speed up freight movement in the country, improve logistics, and give new strength to manufacturing.

Friends,

In this same period, in this September itself, India’s quarterly GDP report came. And even in this challenging period, India achieved 7.8 percent growth. And during the same time, Japan’s credit rating agency upgraded India’s sovereign rating. And this happened after three decades – nearly 35 years. That means, on one side India’s economy is growing, and on the other side, the world’s trust in India is also increasing.

Friends,

Another big picture of this trust was seen just three days ago at the BRICS Summit. India successfully hosted this summit. The unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration is another big proof of the world’s trust in India.

Friends,

Amidst these achievements of India, this Semicon India event has become even more important. Its first edition was in 2022. Since then we meet every year, but every year the subject of our discussion has changed. In the first edition, we talked about policy. In the next editions, the discussion moved forward. We began talking about projects – from signing files to laying foundation stones. Last year we began discussing pilot lines and test chips. How the first samples began to come out of India’s units – this was discussed. And this year, we are talking about commercial production. Now chips are coming out of India’s plants and reaching customers in India and the world. And just now, in Mohali and Surat, commercial production has started in two more plants. I congratulate them as well.

Friends,

For any country, reaching here in such a short time is not easy. This is not a sector where you set up a factory and the work is done. It takes decades to build technological capabilities. Wherever semiconductor ecosystems have been built in the world, they have been prepared after decades of effort. But India, with your cooperation, has worked simultaneously on chip design, manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, materials ecosystem, testing capability – and has shown success. In this journey, you industry leaders have been the major stakeholders. You are the pillars of India’s success, you are the partners in our journey.

Friends,

In the semiconductor industry, there is a word – “tape‑out.” This is the day when a chip, after design completion, goes into production. But work does not stop after tape‑out. On that very day, work begins on the next version. And India is doing the same. India has started the second phase of the Semiconductor Mission. The size of our first phase was about 8 billion dollars, while the second phase we have set at 13.5 billion dollars. Moving on the Reform Express, we have made further reforms in this sector. Now international companies can also collaborate with our startups, Indian design companies, and OCI‑owned companies. That means whether it is policies, funds, regulatory frameworks – whatever is needed for the success of your projects, the Government of India is taking every step.

Friends,

Our effort is that fabless companies grow in India, and intellectual property creation also happens in India. Whether it is making different types of compound semiconductors, making silicon photonics part of the ecosystem, or enabling infrastructure for AI – all this is necessary. And in this direction, we must move forward together. The foundation needed for this has already been prepared. India is also focusing greatly on strengthening supply chains. Many reforms have been made for this. To the leaders of equipment companies present here, I say – do not lag behind in taking advantage of this. For leaders in chemicals, gases, and materials too, golden opportunities await in India. We want the entire ecosystem to grow together. For this, the demand pipeline is also ready. So far, 12 projects have been approved, and in the next phase this scope will expand further.

Friends,

Another advantage for all of you in India is youth – talented, skilled manpower. Today we have a very large pool of engineering talent. India has thousands of engineering colleges, and every year India produces lakhs of engineers. Once, a gentleman from an American company came to meet me. He said, “If we want to recruit engineers in our country, we call them, and they all fit in one room. But in India, if we call engineers, even a football field is too small.” This is India’s strength.

And Friends,

For chip designing, large‑scale skilling work is underway. Just before coming here, I met some young companions from industry on this very campus – all students. These students gifted me chips they had designed themselves. Our government has set a target to train one lakh engineering students for the semiconductor industry. And as you were told, we have already trained more than 70,000 youth. Such a large talent pool is nothing less than a gold mine for all of you.

Friends,

Amidst these government efforts, today I also appeal to the youth – young talents who are doing research in India should come forward. Those youth who are doing research abroad should also connect with the development of advanced technologies in India. I urge industry leaders to lead R&D in the country. This benefits industry, and it also strengthens India’s youth power.

Friends,

The advancing semiconductor industry also faces some challenges, which you are all familiar with. For years, people in your industry talked about transistor size. As transistors became smaller, computing became faster and more efficient. Even today this question is important. But now, with the arrival of Artificial Intelligence, some new questions have arisen before this industry. In the past two years, the global semiconductor market has grown by more than 20 percent. And a very big part of this growth is due to demand created by AI. That means, today if you are working on AI, the challenges are not only about what is inside the chip, but also about what is happening around it. Bringing memory closer to the processor, connecting many chips in such a way that they work together as one system, transferring huge amounts of data from here to there without delay, managing heat and power – these are many challenges before the semiconductor industry. Amidst these challenges, the world most needs new and reliable manufacturing locations. And India – I assure you – India is continuously preparing itself for this.

Friends,

Another major issue before today’s semiconductor industry is energy security. The chips being made for AI are used in AI data centers. In these data centers, thousands of high‑performance processors work together, processing huge amounts of data. As AI expands, the need for computing power will increase at the same pace. And as computing power increases, the need for electricity will also increase greatly. Therefore, investment in the power sector is very important. Where our plants are located, electricity must be available on time, in the required quantity when needed – this is very important. That is why India is making very large investments in the power sector today. In the past decade, our installed solar energy capacity has increased from about 2 gigawatts to more than 160 gigawatts – from 2 to 160. In nuclear energy too, we are moving forward rapidly. This sector has been opened to private players. We are also working on small modular reactors. In the past decade, India has also expanded its transmission network.

Friends,

This expansion of power infrastructure in India is also a great strength for our semiconductor ecosystem. India is taking every step needed to make itself a preferred destination for the semiconductor industry.

Friends,

India is the Mother of Democracy. Just a few years ago, our Constitution completed 75 years. When such a country succeeds in a critical industry, it strengthens the entire world’s supply chain. And today, when supply chains are being weaponized, its importance increases even more. We must see the developments happening in India from this larger perspective. India’s aspirations are before you, and the new opportunities being created in India are ready to welcome you. Once again, I extend many congratulations to all of you for this event.

Thank you very much.

==========================================================================================

JAY HIND
JAY BHARATHAM 
VANDE MATARAM
BHARAT MATHA KI JAY.

==========================================================================================

================================================================================================