India’s semiconductor ambitions will get a global showcase next month as SEMICON India 2026 brings together more than 500 exhibitors and companies from around 40 countries in New Delhi.
The event will highlight India’s expanding role in chip manufacturing, design and the wider electronics supply chain. The event will be held from September 17 to 19 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka.
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SEMICON India 2026 to Put India’s Chip Push on Global Stage
The three-day event is being organised by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), along with SEMI and industry associations. Its focus is on building trusted and resilient semiconductor ecosystems and strengthening India’s position in the global chip value chain.
The exhibition will cover about 18,000 square metres and include more than 300 Indian companies and over 100 international companies. Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia and Sweden will have country pavilions, while more than nine Indian states are expected to participate. A dedicated 360-square-metre workforce development area will also focus on skills and talent needed by the sector.
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Semiconductor Manufacturing Moves from Plans to Execution
The scale-up comes as India moves beyond policy announcements towards commercial semiconductor production. The government has approved the next phase of the Semicon India programme, with a ₹1.275 lakh crore outlay to expand the country’s semiconductor design and manufacturing capabilities.
The 2026 edition builds on a larger-than-before 2025 event, which recorded more than 35,000 registrations and 21,000 visitors. It had 1,275-plus booths spread across 27,060 square metres, with more than 350 exhibitors from 18 countries.
For India’s semiconductor market, the September event will be closely watched for investment announcements, technology partnerships and progress on manufacturing projects. The bigger test now is whether the growing pipeline can translate into sustained production, skilled jobs and deeper participation in global supply chains.
The headline numbers matter, but the more important signal from SEMICON India 2026 will be what happens beyond the exhibition floor: fresh investments, supplier tie-ups and evidence that India’s semiconductor projects are moving steadily from announcements to production.
Samarjit Kaur is a journalist and communications professional covering technology & emerging digital trends. With a focus on clarity and context, she reports on developments shaping industries and governance. When not reporting, she chooses to plug-in and relax on her playlists and plan her next bucket-list trips!
