Overview

India’s semiconductor ambitions are entering a decisive phase, driven by:

• Global supply chain realignments
• Rising demand from automotive electrification, ADAS, EVs, and data-center infrastructure
• National priorities around electronics manufacturing and self-reliance

Tamil Nadu has emerged as a leading state with:

• Strong automotive manufacturing depth
• A growing electronics base
• Proactive policy frameworks
• Strategic initiatives such as the School of Semiconductor

This webinar will highlight Tamil Nadu’s activities as a hub for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing and supply chain companies, with a focused emphasis on automotive and display semiconductors and India’s strengthening role in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

Objectives

• Project demand for automotive semiconductors driven by EVs, power electronics, ADAS, and connected mobility.
• Examine automotive chip requirements and capabilities, including design complexity, materials, reliability, testing, and qualification standards.
• Engage Tamil Nadu–based startups, MSMEs, and the School of Semiconductor to identify capability gaps and develop complementary competencies across design, materials, equipment, and testing.
• Showcase success stories from Guidance Tamil Nadu–supported high-technology companies to demonstrate scalable models.
• Highlight ecosystem development opportunities in key application areas, particularly automotive and power electronics, through coordinated industry–academia–government action.

Expected Outcomes

• A shared understanding of automotive semiconductor demand and capability requirements.
• Clear identification of gaps and opportunities for Tamil Nadu–based startups and ecosystem partners.
• Stronger linkages between global supply chain players and local industry.
• Actionable inputs for skilling programs and ecosystem roadmaps aligned with INEMI and Guidance Tamil Nadu priorities.

Industry Speakers

Materials

• MacDermid Alpha: . Ravi M. Bhatkal, Vice President of Strategy, and INEMI Board Member

Components

• iVP

Equipment

• Applied Materials: Dr. Ankur A. Kadam, Director of Process Engineering
• YES

Manufacturing Process

• Flextronics: Mr. Nikhil Rao, Vice President of Operations

Testing & Reliability

• Keysight: Mr. Mombasawala Mohmedsaeed, Chief Technology Officer
• STR

Dates & Times

Thursday, 12 March, 2026
8:00-9:30 AM  IST (India)

7:30-9:00 PM PDT (US) on 11 March
10:30 PM - 12:00 AM EDT (US)  on 11 March