Semicon India 2026: PM Modi to inaugurate 3-day semiconductor event today - All you need to know

Mint - Sep 17, 2026

The conference and exhibition brings together global and Indian companies, policymakers, investors, researchers, start-ups, academic institutions and students from across the semiconductor and electronics value chain, an official statement said.

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