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SEMICON India 2025 Concludes with Global Recognition, Reinforces India’s Ascent inthe Semiconductor Industry


SEMICON India 2025 concluded on September 4th, 2025, at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, marking a pivotal chapter in India’s rise as a semiconductor leader. Spanning three days from September 2nd to 4th, the event brought together over 350 exhibiting companies and delegates from 48 countries. With more than 35,000 registrations, 30,000 footfalls, and 25,000 online viewers, the conference showcased the unprecedented scale of global interest in India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem.

This year’s edition, jointly organized by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and SEMI, the global semiconductor association, became a defining platform for high-level dialogue, strategic partnerships, and technology showcases. The event featured four international pavilions, six country roundtables, and a workforce development pavilion, along with sessions covering chip design, fabrication, display technologies, packaging, research, state-level policy initiatives, and supply chain development.

Inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the conference reflected India’s deep commitment to becoming a self-reliant and globally competitive hub for semiconductors. The Prime Minister not only visited the exhibition floors but also held a closed-door roundtable with top global semiconductor CEOs and CXOs to engage on India’s emerging role in the chip supply chain. In his address, he affirmed, “The day is not far when India’s smallest chip will drive the world’s biggest change,” signaling India’s readiness to transform from a market to a maker of advanced technology.

Throughout the three days, participants engaged in panel discussions, startup showcases, and knowledge exchanges. On the opening day, the Union Minister announced 13 MoUs aimed at building indigenous capabilities across chip design, camera modules, packaging, and talent development. The closing ceremony, led by ISM CEO Shri Amitesh Kumar Sinha and SEMI President Shri Ajit Manocha, featured seven more announcements solidifying India’s semiconductor roadmap.

More than just a technology event, SEMICON India 2025 embodied the spirit of “Design and Make in India,” a forward-looking vision backed by strong policy, global partnerships, and local innovation. As global supply chains diversify and the need for resilient semiconductor ecosystems becomes paramount, India is emerging not only as a strategic partner but as a driver of the digital future.

From Bengaluru to Gandhinagar to Greater Noida and now New Delhi, each edition of SEMICON India has progressively elevated India’s global position. With this year’s success, India sends a strong message: it is no longer catching up—it is shaping the next generation of chip innovation. Backed by reform-driven governance and the long-term vision of the India Semiconductor Mission, the country is poised to lead in the foundational technologies that power tomorrow’s world.

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Intel to Lay Off 24,000 Employees in 2025 Amid Strategic Shift


In a significant move that underscores the turbulent state of the global semiconductor and tech job market, Intel Corporation has announced plans to lay off 24,000 employees in 2025.

The job cuts — nearly 13% of Intel’s global workforce — are part of the company’s broader restructuring plan aimed at improving operational efficiency and realigning priorities in a rapidly shifting tech landscape.

Sources close to the development suggest that the layoffs will span across departments, including hardware, support, and R&D, with certain roles impacted more heavily in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

Why It’s Happening:

Intel has been facing mounting competition from AMD, NVIDIA, and Apple’s in-house chip developments. Despite aggressive investments in AI and next-gen fabrication facilities, the company’s profit margins have shrunk, prompting this large-scale cost-cutting initiative.

“This is one of the hardest decisions we’ve had to make,” an internal memo from Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger reportedly read. “But it’s necessary to ensure long-term sustainability and innovation.”

Intel has indicated that the resources saved will be redirected toward:

  • Advanced chip design & AI computing
  • Expansion of U.S. fab construction (Ohio, Arizona)
  • Strategic acquisitions and R&D in high-growth areas

The layoffs are expected to roll out in phases throughout 2025, with severance packages, reskilling opportunities, and job placement support being extended to affected employees.