New Delhi: A historic strategic partnership between the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) and the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) aims to hasten India’s entry into the global semiconductor value chain. At the India Semiconductor Leadership Roundtable, which was co-organised by both organisations, the announcement was made at a joint news conference in Bengaluru.
By utilising the nation’s growing talent pool, fab and OSAT infrastructure, and policy support, the partnership represents a critical turning point in bringing India’s developing semiconductor ecosystem into line with global value chains. In order to promote cross-border partnerships, enhance supply chain diversification, and establish India as a major player in the global semiconductor industry, the partnership will integrate GSA’s global network with ICEA’s manufacturing and policy expertise.
The India Semiconductor Leadership Roundtable 2025 was organised by ICEA and GSA in partnership at The Leela Palace in Bengaluru. The closed-door discussion brought together senior policymakers and leaders in the Indian and global semiconductor industries to discuss how fabless companies can take advantage of India’s OSAT and fabrication ecosystem, develop domestic design champions, and find ways to increase silicon consumption in industries like consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial applications.
The India Semiconductor Leadership Summit 2026, which ICEA and GSA are co-hosting, will build on this initiative by bringing together design innovators, technology leaders, and the global fabless ecosystem to interact directly with India’s developing semiconductor manufacturing base.
With about ten projects totalling Rs 1.6 lakh crore already approved, the government has approved an expenditure of Rs 76,000 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) to develop semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystems. By increasing global visibility and design leadership, the ICEA-GSA partnership is anticipated to support these initiatives.
Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, ICEA, said: “India’s semiconductor journey stands at an inflection point. With the right policy architecture and global partnerships, we are laying the foundation for a self-sustaining and globally competitive ecosystem. Our collaboration with GSA is a strategic step towards positioning India as a vital node in global semiconductor value chains, where design, manufacturing, and innovation converge. This partnership will help translate India’s policy vision into enduring industrial capacity and global leadership.”
Jodi Shelton, CEO, GSA, said: “At GSA, we believe that collaboration is the cornerstone of progress. Our partnership with ICEA and ISM reflects a shared commitment to connect India’s dynamic innovation with the global semiconductor ecosystem. Together, we can empower India’s role in design, manufacturing, and talent, while fostering meaningful global linkages that strengthen resilience and shared growth across the entire value chains.”
Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India & CEO, India Semiconductor Mission: “The ICEA–GSA collaboration is both timely and strategic. It connects the global fabless ecosystem with India’s growing design and manufacturing base, creating a pathway for nurturing Indian fabless champions, upcoming Indian foundries and packaging units. Such partnerships are essential to address the industry’s core needs – access to technology, talent, and trusted global linkages. This engagement will play a pivotal role in accelerating execution under the India Semiconductor Mission and advancing India’s vision to become an integral and reliable partner in the global semiconductor value chain.”
Dr Randhir Thakur, Chair, ICEA Semiconductor Leadership Forum and MD & CEO, Tata Electronics: “With strong government policy support, India is fast emerging as an attractive destination for global semiconductor advancements. This partnership between ICEA and GSA, with the support from ISM, is poised to further the momentum by bringing the global and Indian semiconductor ecosystems closer, delivering unique value to customers, design companies, manufacturers, and suppliers. The domestic semiconductor industry in India is the next growth frontier, offering resilience and competitive advantage to global players and their supply chains. ICEA and GSA bring rich experience of working with companies and governments to advance the semiconductor and electronics industry and I am sure their collaboration will help India move up the global semiconductor value chain. Tata Electronics is excited to work with ICEA, GSA and the government to make India a vibrant destination for global customers.”
