Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with chief executives from major semiconductor companies to discuss India’s growth trajectory in the chip manufacturing and design sectors. The roundtable, held at Seva Teerth, brought together leaders from global and Indian firms to chart the next steps for the country’s semiconductor ambitions.
What was discussed
The Prime Minister emphasised that India possesses strong foundations in talent, technology adoption and infrastructure that can support semiconductor sector growth. He stressed the need for closer partnership between government and industry to shape India’s technological future.
Key points raised during the meeting included:
- India should aim to become an early leader in emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and quantum computing
- The Government is committed to maintaining a policy environment that is both predictable and responsive to industry needs
- Policies will need to evolve alongside technological changes and industry requirements
- India is targeting training of one crore (ten million) people in artificial intelligence, combining domestic talent with capabilities of global industry leaders
- The semiconductor ecosystem is transitioning from foundational work to a phase focused on scaling up operations and seizing fresh opportunities
The Prime Minister invited industry leaders to submit suggestions on policy and administrative measures that could strengthen the sector further. Representatives from companies including Micron, Infineon, Applied Materials, ASML, AMD, Intel, Tata Electronics, Foxconn and others attended the meeting.
Company leaders acknowledged progress made in recent years across manufacturing, design, infrastructure and workforce development. They expressed confidence in opportunities emerging under ISM 2.0 and stated their commitment to helping India develop capabilities across the entire semiconductor value chain, including manufacturing, research and development, advanced technologies and supporting industries.
What this means for you
The meeting signals that India is moving beyond initial efforts to establish semiconductor production and is now focusing on scaling operations and attracting investment from global leaders. For job seekers and students, this suggests growing employment opportunities in semiconductor manufacturing, design and related technical fields. The emphasis on artificial intelligence training means skill development programmes in this area are likely to expand, creating pathways for those wanting to enter high-tech sectors.