Chips Are Digital Diamonds: PM Modi Sparks India’s Semiconductor Revolution at Semicon India – 2025

The Business Factors News Desk

New Delhi, September 2, 2025 — The future just got a little closer. At the sprawling Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lit the fuse on India’s semiconductor ambitions, inaugurating Semicon India – 2025 with a rallying cry that echoed across industries and borders: “Oil was black gold. But chips? Chips are digital diamonds.” 

And with that, India’s tech narrative took a dazzling new turn.

A Global Gathering, A National Moment

With CEOs from top semiconductor firms, tech entrepreneurs, and students from every corner of India in attendance, the Prime Minister’s address was more than ceremonial—it was strategic, symbolic, and deeply personal. Having just returned from Japan and China, PM Modi shared his visit to Tokyo Electron’s factory alongside Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, noting that the company’s CEO was seated in the audience.

“My passion for technology is no secret,” he smiled. “And today, I stand among those who will shape the digital destiny of the world.”

India’s Innovation + Global Trust = Semiconductor Powerhouse

With representation from over 50 countries, the event was a testament to India’s rising credibility in the global tech arena. PM Modi declared:

“The world trusts India. The world believes in India. And the world is ready to build the semiconductor future with India.”

He welcomed international partners as co-architects of a self-reliant, developed India, where chips are not just manufactured—but designed, made, and trusted on Indian soil.

Growth That Defies Gravity

Referencing India’s 7.8% GDP growth in Q1, PM Modi emphasised that while global economies are grappling with uncertainty, India is surging ahead across sectors—from manufacturing and services to agriculture and construction.

“This momentum isn’t just economic—it’s emotional. It’s energising every citizen, every industry, every innovation.”

And that energy, he said, is what will catapult India into the top three economies of the world.

The Chip That Changed the World

In a poetic pivot, PM Modi drew a powerful analogy:“The 20th century was shaped by oil wells. The 21st will be shaped by chip fabs.”

He spotlighted the $600 billion global semiconductor market, predicting it will soon cross $1 trillion—and India, he said, is racing toward a commanding share of that future.But there was also a call to action: “The lesser the paperwork, the sooner the wafer work can begin.”

Designed in India. Made in India. Trusted by the World

With conviction and clarity, PM Modi laid out a vision where India isn’t just a participant in the semiconductor race—it’s a pacesetter. “The day is not far when the world will say: Designed in India, Made in India, Trusted by the World.”

Semicon India – 2025 wasn’t just an event. It was a declaration of intent, a blueprint for transformation, and a celebration of India’s digital destiny—etched not in stone, but in silicon.

From File to Fab: PM Modi Declares India’s Chip Revolution Is Unstoppable

“Our journey began late… but nothing can stop us now”

In a speech that pulsed with urgency and optimism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out India’s breathtaking sprint into the semiconductor future. Addressing a packed hall at Semicon India – 2025, he didn’t just talk numbers—he painted a vision of India as a full-stack semiconductor powerhouse, ready to shape the digital destiny of the world.

A Timeline of Transformation

PM Modi began by spotlighting the pace of progress:

•        2021: Semicon India programme launched

•        2023: First semiconductor plant approved

•        2024: Multiple new projects greenlit

•        2025: Five more cleared, bringing the total to ten active semiconductor projects

With $18 billion (₹1.5 lakh crore) already committed, he declared:

Speed Is the New Strategy

In the chip world, time is currency. And PM Modi made it clear:

To cut red tape and accelerate execution, the National Single Window System now offers seamless approvals from both the Central and State Governments. Investors, he said, are finally free from the paperwork jungle.

Plug-and-Play Parks, End-to-End Capability

India’s new semiconductor parks are being built with a plug-and-play model—ready-to-roll infrastructure with land, power, ports, airports, and skilled talent baked in. Add to that the PLI incentives and Design Linked Grants, and you get a recipe for unstoppable industrial growth.

Chips in Motion: Pilot Plants and Production

The Prime Minister shared real-time updates:

•        CG Power’s pilot plant began operations on August 28

•        Kaynes’ pilot plant is next

•        Micron and Tata’s test chips are already in production

•        Commercial chip production begins this year

Beyond One Fab, Beyond One Chip

PM Modi emphasised that India’s semiconductor mission isn’t about a single factory—it’s about building a comprehensive ecosystem:

•        Designing advanced chips

•        Manufacturing at scale

•        Packaging and testing domestically

•        Powering high-tech devices across sectors

Chips for the Future: Immersive Tech and Critical Minerals

Design centers in Noida and Bengaluru are crafting chips with billions of transistors, ready to fuel AI, AR/VR, and immersive technologies. But chips need minerals—and India is already laying the groundwork through the National Critical Mineral Mission, ensuring domestic access to rare earths that power digital infrastructure.

Startups, MSMEs, and India’s Youth Army

India contributes 20% of global chip design talent, and PM Modi called on startups and MSMEs to lead the charge.He announced a revamp of the Design Linked Incentive Scheme, reaffirmed support through the Chips-to-Startup Programme, and introduced the National Research Fund to boost Indian IP through strategic tie-ups.

States in the Race: A Call for Competitive Collaboration

With several states rolling out special semiconductor policies, PM Modi urged them to compete constructively—to build ecosystems, attract investment, and become regional hubs of innovation.

India’s semiconductor story is no longer a dream—it’s a movement, a mission, and a moment of reckoning.

Reform. Perform. Transform. PM Modi Declares India’s Semiconductor Leap Is Ready for Scale

“Design is ready. Mask is aligned. Now begins precision execution.”

The stage was set, the stakes were high, and the message was unmistakable: India is no longer warming up—it’s ready to lead. At the opening of Semicon India – 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a rousing address that fused technical precision with national pride, declaring that India’s semiconductor journey has entered its next phase of transformation.

From Blueprint to Breakthrough

With the India Semiconductor Mission gaining momentum, PM Modi assured investors that the groundwork is complete and the execution phase is here:

He emphasised that India’s policies are not fleeting signals, but long-term commitments, built to support sustained growth and innovation. Every investor, he said, will find a responsive, reliable partner in India.

Designed in India. Made in India. Trusted by the World.

In a line that captured the spirit of the moment, PM Modi declared:The day is not far when the world will say: Designed in India, Made in India, Trusted by the World.”

He concluded with a poetic flourish:“May every bit of our effort be successful, every byte filled with innovation, and the journey remain error-free and high-performance.”

A Power-Packed Audience

Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jitin Prasada, along with Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, joined other dignitaries in witnessing this landmark moment in India’s tech evolution.

Semicon India – 2025: A Three-Day Tech Odyssey

Held from 2nd to 4th September, Semicon India – 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a strategic summit aimed at building a robust, resilient, and sustainable semiconductor ecosystem. Key highlights include:

•        Fab and advanced packaging projects

•        Smart manufacturing and infrastructure readiness

•        AI and R&D innovations

•        Investment opportunities and state-level policy showcases

•        Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme updates

•        Startup ecosystem growth and international cooperation

With 20,750+ attendees, 2,500+ delegates from 48 countries, 150+ speakers, and 350+ exhibitors, the event is a global convergence of minds, machines, and momentum. Dedicated pavilions for Workforce Development, Start-Ups, and Country Round Tables are driving focused conversations on the future of chips, talent, and tech diplomacy.

India’s semiconductor story is no longer a vision—it’s a mission in motion, backed by policy, powered by innovation, and propelled by purpose.