Semicon India 2026: Vaishnaw Says Chip Ecosystem Entering New Growth Phase

India’s semiconductor story is entering a new phase of growth. Speaking at Semicon India 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said a stable foundation has now been established for the country’s semiconductor industry, with growth unfolding across multiple areas. He highlighted opportunities spanning semiconductor materials and machines, new fabrication facilities, additional ATMP units, research and development, talent and chip design. The comments underline India’s push to build a broader semiconductor ecosystem rather than focusing only on chip manufacturing. As investments and capabilities expand across the value chain, areas such as R&D, design and talent development are also emerging as key pillars of the sector. Watch the full video for Ashwini Vaishnaw’s outlook on India’s semiconductor growth story and the next opportunities shaping the industry.