PR No – 50A
8th January 2026
New Delhi
PHDCCI Hosts Industry Interaction on India’s Semiconductor Opportunities & Global Partnerships
The Chemicals and Plastics Committee of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) successfully organized an Industry B2B Interaction on “India’s Semiconductor Opportunities & Global Partnerships” at PHD House, New Delhi, with Praher Plastics as the Supporting Partner.
The interaction brought together policymakers, industry leaders, academia, and technology experts to deliberate on India’s rapidly evolving semiconductor ecosystem, focusing on policy facilitation, manufacturing capabilities, innovation, and global collaboration across the value chain.
Dr. Manish Kumar Hooda, Director (Technology), Indian Semiconductor Mission (MeitY), graced the event as the Chief Guest and delivered the special address. He highlighted India’s significant progress in semiconductor manufacturing, supported by a USD 10 billion government commitment, operational pilot lines, and investments in fabs and advanced packaging. He emphasized the importance of strengthening supply-chain reliability, material quality, and vendor qualification to establish India as a trusted global semiconductor hub.
Prof. Abhishek Dixit, IIT Delhi, delivered the Keynote Address, emphasizing that while India has made strong strides in the sector, gaps remain in indigenous chip manufacturing, product-level innovation, and access to advanced equipment. He underscored the need for sustained policy support and close industry–government collaboration to bridge these gaps.
Prof. Vikram Kumar led the Technical Session, stressing the importance of long-term capability building beyond immediate manufacturing goals. He highlighted emerging opportunities in silicon carbide, gallium nitride, and next-generation materials such as gallium oxide and diamond, calling for deeper and structured industry–academia collaboration.
The session witnessed active participation from industry stakeholders and concluded with a shared consensus on the need for coordinated efforts among government, industry, and academia to build a resilient, future-ready, and globally competitive semiconductor ecosystem in India.