The India–Japan Semiconductor Forum, held during SEMICON Japan 2025 in Tokyo, marked a pivotal moment in strengthening bilateral collaboration between two technology-driven economies. Bringing together policymakers, global industry leaders, and ecosystem stakeholders, the forum focused on building resilient, sustainable, and globally competitive semiconductor value chains.
The discussions underscored the strategic trust between India and Japan, translating into actionable industry partnerships and long-term engagement across the semiconductor spectrum. Leaders including Amitesh Kumar Sinha, CEO of India Semiconductor Mission; Hidemichi Shimizu, METI Japan; Koichi Suzuki, Suzuki Motor Corporation; Ajit Manocha, President & CEO, SEMI; and Ashok Chandak, President, SEMI India & IESA, shared insights on aligning policy and industry to accelerate semiconductor capabilities.
Ashok Chandak emphasized the partnership’s potential: “By combining Japan’s manufacturing excellence and process leadership with India’s scale, talent, and strong policy momentum, the India–Japan partnership can become a formidable force in the global semiconductor ecosystem.”
“India–Japan partnership can become a formidable force in the global semiconductor ecosystem.”
— Ashok Chandak, President, SEMI India & IESA
Key themes included semiconductor policies and incentives, human capital development, university partnerships, fabs, advanced packaging, OSAT, and joint R&D initiatives. Both nations committed to converting trust into execution through technology transfer and scalable manufacturing pathways.
The forum saw active participation from leading Japanese companies such as Tokyo Electron, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, KIOXIA Group, SCREEN Holdings, Advantest, and HORIBA, alongside Indian players like Kaynes Semicon, Suchi Semicon, SignOff Semiconductors, and FUTiSE Technologies. A shared commitment emerged to foster practical cooperation and sustained engagement.
SEMICON Japan 2025 reaffirmed its global stature with 1,200 exhibitors, 300+ experts, 70+ technical sessions, and over 125,000 visitors, reinforcing the strategic significance of India–Japan collaboration in shaping the future of the global semiconductor value chain.