Industry leaders, policymakers and technology specialists gathered in Bengaluru for the Electronics Semiconductor Manufacturing Summit, an event focused on accelerating India’s ambitions to become a global centre for electronics and chip production. The one-day summit brought together senior executives, manufacturing experts and government stakeholders to discuss how the country can strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem and scale domestic electronics manufacturing.
Hosted in Bengaluru, one of India’s largest technology hubs, the Electronics Semiconductor Manufacturing Summit featured multiple knowledge sessions, exhibitions and networking forums designed to encourage collaboration across the semiconductor value chain. Organisers said the event aimed to move discussions beyond policy announcements and toward concrete industry action for building manufacturing capabilities in India. More than 600 industry participants, including manufacturing executives, technology innovators and supply-chain specialists, attended the event. Discussions focused on key issues such as semiconductor design, chip packaging, testing infrastructure and supply-chain resilience—areas considered critical for building a globally competitive electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
Experts highlighted that India’s electronics sector is entering a transformative phase as global companies diversify supply chains and governments invest heavily in domestic chip production. Building local capacity across the semiconductor value chain—from research and design to fabrication and packaging—was identified as essential to support the country’s growing digital economy.India’s electronics manufacturing industry has already expanded rapidly over the past decade, supported by policy initiatives such as the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) programme and the India Semiconductor Mission. These programmes aim to reduce dependence on imported electronic components while attracting global investment in chip manufacturing and advanced electronics production.
Participants at the summit also emphasised the importance of strengthening supporting infrastructure and talent development. Semiconductor manufacturing requires specialised skills in engineering, materials science and advanced manufacturing processes. Expanding training programmes and industry-academia partnerships was therefore identified as a priority for sustaining long-term growth in the sector.Another key theme discussed at the Electronics Semiconductor Manufacturing Summit was the need for resilient supply chains. The semiconductor shortages experienced globally during the pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in the electronics industry and accelerated efforts by many countries to localise parts of the chip supply chain. India’s strategy seeks to leverage its strengths in software engineering and design capabilities while building new hardware manufacturing capacity.Bengaluru’s role as host city reflects its growing importance within India’s semiconductor ecosystem. The city already houses several design centres and technology firms working on chip development, making it a natural hub for industry dialogue and collaboration.
As India aims to scale its electronics manufacturing output significantly in the coming decade, industry forums like the Electronics Semiconductor Manufacturing Summit are expected to play a vital role in aligning policymakers, manufacturers and technology innovators. Strengthening domestic semiconductor capabilities is increasingly viewed as critical not only for economic growth but also for ensuring technological self-reliance in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
