SEMICON India 2026 Day 2: PM Modi launches commercial production at Suchi semicon’s Surat plant

Mint - Sep 18, 2026

SEMICON India 2026 Day 2 focuses on India’s shift from semiconductor policy announcements to commercial chip production and ecosystem development. ASML and industry leaders highlighted growing global confidence in India, with five semiconductor projects already in commercial production.

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