PHDCCI Brings Industry Together to Discuss India’s Semiconductor Rise and Global Partnerships
10 January 2026, New Delhi: The Chemicals and Plastics Committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a B2B meet on “India’s Semiconductor Opportunities and Global Partnerships” at PHD House, New Delhi. The event was supported by Praher Plastics.
The session drew policymakers, senior industry representatives, researchers, and technology experts for an open discussion on India’s fast-moving semiconductor journey. The conversations focused on enabling policies, manufacturing capacity, innovation, and international collaboration across the value chain.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Manish Kumar Hooda, Director (Technology), Indian Semiconductor Mission (MeitY), noted the country’s progress in chip manufacturing, backed by a 10 billion dollar incentive program, pilot lines, and new investments in fabs and advanced packaging. He highlighted the need for stronger supply chains, high-quality materials, and dependable vendors to position India as a trusted partner in the global ecosystem.
The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Abhishek Dixit, IIT Delhi, who spoke about how far India has come, while pointing out the gaps that remain in domestic chip production, product development, and access to cutting-edge tools. He emphasized long-term policy support and closer cooperation between government and industry.
In the technical session, Prof. Vikram Kumar , honorary Professor, Care, IIT Delhi underlined the importance of building deep, enduring capability rather than chasing short-term wins. He pointed to fast-growing fields such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), along with emerging materials like gallium oxide and diamond. He called for more structured engagement between academia and industry.
The event saw active participation and thoughtful interventions from the audience. The common takeaway was clear: building a strong semiconductor sector will require coordinated efforts between government, industry, and academia, backed by consistent policy support and global partnerships.
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.
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