Grand opening
SEMICON India 2025 Inauguration at Yashobhoomi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fourth edition of SEMICON India at Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi, on 2 September 2025. The event will continue until 4 September and is recognized as India’s biggest platform for showcasing semiconductor and electronics innovation.
The expo will bring together 33 countries, nearly 350 global exhibitors, and more than 50 renowned speakers, with an estimated 15,000 participants attending across the three days.
Theme and agenda
The chosen theme is Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse. The focus will remain on strengthening chip supply chains, advancing sustainable technologies, and boosting next-generation semiconductor design and production.
Static GK fact: Yashobhoomi, located in Dwarka, was inaugurated in 2023 as one of Asia’s largest convention centres.
International presence
The summit will feature country-specific pavilions and high-level roundtable meetings to deepen cooperation between governments and industries. Leading voices from firms such as IBM, ASML, Infineon, Tokyo Electron, KLA, Applied Materials, Lam Research, MERCK, Micron, SK Hynix, and TATA Electronics will share insights.
Static GK fact: South Korea is home to SK Hynix and Samsung, two of the world’s largest semiconductor companies.
Indian initiatives
Nine Indian states will participate to highlight investment-friendly policies and opportunities in electronics manufacturing. The Workforce Development Pavilion is designed to inspire students and professionals toward careers in semiconductor design, fabrication, and VLSI engineering.
Static GK Tip: India produces the second-largest pool of engineers in the world, making it a strong candidate for semiconductor industry growth.
About SEMICON India
SEMICON India is part of the global SEMI® series of technology exhibitions, organized across major innovation hubs worldwide. It brings together academia, policymakers, and global companies under one platform to discuss future roadmaps for the semiconductor ecosystem.
The programme is backed by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), functioning under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY). ISM implements the Semicon India Programme, introduced in 2021 with a financial package of ₹76,000 crore, to strengthen domestic chip and display manufacturing.
Static GK fact: The integrated circuit (IC) was independently invented in 1958 by Jack Kilby and in 1959 by Robert Noyce.
Importance for India
The event highlights India’s ambition to become a trusted global partner in chip manufacturing. With demand rising across sectors such as AI, electric vehicles, 5G technology, and the Internet of Things, SEMICON India 2025 will be a platform for India to showcase its readiness to be a semiconductor powerhouse.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
SEMICON India 2025 Inauguration at Yashobhoomi:
| Topic | Detail |
| Event | SEMICON India 2025 |
| Venue | Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi |
| Dates | 2–4 September 2025 |
| Inauguration | Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Theme | Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse |
| Participation | 33 nations, 350 exhibitors, 50+ global speakers |
| Indian States | 9 participating states |
| Country Pavilions | 4 |
| Roundtables | 6 |
| Organiser | India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), MeitY |
| Expected Visitors | 15,000+ |
| Workforce Focus | Microelectronics and semiconductor careers |
| Global SEMI Network | 8 annual expos worldwide |
| Semicon India Programme | ₹76,000 crore outlay, launched 2021 |
| Key Companies | Micron, Applied Materials, ASML, TATA Electronics, SK Hynix |
| Key Global Fact | Taiwan leads with 60% semiconductor foundry share |
| Historical Fact | First semiconductor chip invented in 1958 by Jack Kilby |
