Prime Minister Modi Calls on Global CEOs to Join Indias Semiconductor Development

New Delhi, September 16 (Daily Kiran) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged top global CEOs to actively participate in the next phase of India’s semiconductor industry during a roundtable meeting held in New Delhi. The meeting took place on September 16, 2026, and highlighted the importance of collaboration between the government and the semiconductor sector in shaping India’s technological future.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Modi emphasized India’s strengths, including its talent pool, technology adoption capabilities, and robust infrastructure. He called on industry leaders to engage more in skill development, innovation, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing.

Referencing a goal to train one crore individuals in AI, Modi noted that combining India’s talent with the global industry’s experience could create significant opportunities.

The roundtable included CEOs and representatives from major organizations such as SEMI, Micron, Infineon, Applied Materials, ASML, Merck, Tokyo Electron Limited, Fujifilm, AMD, Intel, Tata Electronics, Lam Research, Rapidus, NXP, Foxconn, Semiconductor Devices, Advantest, Celesta Capital, CG Power, and IBM Research.

Modi stated that India should aim to be a global leader in emerging technologies. He pointed out that the semiconductor sector has made significant advancements, transitioning from foundational development to a phase of broader opportunities and expansion.

Reiterating the government’s commitment to providing a stable and responsive policy environment, Modi stressed that policies must evolve in alignment with technological progress and industry needs. He invited industry leaders to offer suggestions on policy and administrative reforms, assuring them that their input would be taken seriously.

Industry leaders present at the meeting praised the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance India’s semiconductor capabilities. They acknowledged progress in manufacturing, design, infrastructure, and skill development.

Representatives expressed confidence in the emerging opportunities under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 and highlighted India’s growing potential in the semiconductor value chain. They noted that India could develop strong capabilities across the entire semiconductor ecosystem, including manufacturing, research and development, advanced technologies, and supporting industries.

Appreciating Modi’s leadership and support, industry representatives stated that recent advancements have laid a solid foundation for future investment and collaboration. They also reaffirmed their commitment to contributing to making India a globally competitive semiconductor and technology hub.