Turning Vision to Reality: IESA Launches India Semiconductor Manufacturing Supply Chain Report & ‘Make in India’ Product Showcase
The IESA Vision Summit 2025 was inaugurated on March 5, 2025, at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, as part of Gujarat SemiConnect 2025. The event was graced by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, marking a milestone for India’s semiconductor industry.
With the theme “Silicon Gujarat: Powering India’s Semiconductor Revolution,” the summit has brought together 1,500+ industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators from across the world. The event aims to highlight India’s emergence as a global semiconductor hub and Gujarat’s critical role in building a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem.
Key Highlights from Day 1
- Visionary keynote sessions featuring top industry leaders, including Eswara Rao Nandam (Polymatech Electronics), Ruchir Dixit (Siemens EDA), Srini Chinamilli (Tessolve), Lars Reger (NXP Semiconductors), and Avinash Avula (Applied Materials).
- Address by Ms. Mona Khandhar, IAS, Principal Secretary, DST, Government of Gujarat, emphasizing India’s commitment to a self-reliant digital economy.
- Launch of the India Semiconductor Manufacturing Supply Chain Report & ‘Make in India’ product showcase, reinforcing India’s push for indigenous semiconductor manufacturing.
- Groundbreaking ceremonies for key projects, including Kaynes Semicon OSAT Project and major partnership announcements.
- MoUs signed between IESA and key industry players such as Micron, Jabil, JETRO, TSMT, NextGen, and Enterprise Singapore.
- Tri-partite agreement between TEPL, PSMC, and Himax Technologies, along with MoUs between TEPL, ISM, and IIT Gandhinagar.
Industry Leaders’ Perspectives
Ashok Chandak, President, IESA, emphasized the summit’s role in shaping India’s semiconductor future:
“India is on its journey to becoming a global semiconductor powerhouse. Market demand, innovation, meaningful collaborations, and government policies will be key catalysts in achieving sustainable leadership in semiconductor manufacturing. The overwhelming participation at this summit reflects the industry’s trust in India’s semiconductor potential.”
“India is on its journey to becoming a global semiconductor powerhouse.”
– Ashok Chandak, President, IESA
Dr. V Veerappan, Chairperson, IESA, highlighted the importance of collaboration:
“The semiconductor industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and India must position itself as a global leader in semiconductor design and manufacturing. Through strategic partnerships and policy support, we can build a robust and resilient ecosystem that drives innovation, research, and talent development.”
Day 2 & 3 Activities
- Day 2: Focus on India’s fabless semiconductor ecosystem, covering applications in medtech, spacetech, and EVs. Global roundtables with leaders from Japan, Korea, Singapore, the US, and the EU will strengthen international collaboration. The day will conclude with the Technovation Awards recognizing ESDM pioneers.
- Day 3: Industrial site visits to Dholera and Sanand, showcasing Gujarat’s role in India’s semiconductor manufacturing revolution. Mentorship sessions will provide students and young professionals insights into career opportunities in the ESDM sector.
The IESA Vision Summit 2025 reinforces India’s strategic push toward semiconductor self-sufficiency, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a robust digital economy. With industry leaders, global collaborations, and policy support, India is set to play a pivotal role in the global semiconductor value chain.