HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Feb 18: Ashok Chandak, President of the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and SEMI India, said India’s growing focus on artificial intelligence is closely tied to its expanding semiconductor and electronics ecosystem, as he addressed the ongoing India AI Impact Summit.
He described the summit, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as taking place at a crucial time when technology, trade and geopolitics are increasingly interconnected.
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Chandak said AI is no longer just a digital transformation tool for India but has become an industrial and strategic priority.
According to him, the summit reflects India’s intention to build a trusted and scalable AI ecosystem supported by strong semiconductor capabilities.
He noted that this direction aligns with ongoing international engagements, including India–EU trade discussions and technology partnerships with the United States.
Chandak emphasised that global AI leadership depends heavily on secure supply chains for semiconductors, electronics systems, computing infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.
He said India is increasingly being viewed internationally as a reliable partner for chip design, innovation and trusted electronics production.
He also highlighted remarks by Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw drawing parallels between India’s Semiconductor Mission and a forthcoming “Create in India” mission for AI, saying the country is now applying a similar strategic framework to AI development.
From an industry perspective, Chandak said participation in the summit has been strong, with more than 50 global and Indian leaders from SEMI and IESA member companies taking part as speakers, panelists and partners.
Many firms are also showcasing technologies and engaging in policy and industry dialogues.
He said the growing AI momentum is inseparable from semiconductor growth, as chips, systems and AI algorithms now form interconnected layers of the same innovation ecosystem. Chandak added that deeper collaboration with global partners in AI and semiconductor manufacturing will be key to building a trusted, innovation-driven and globally connected digital economy for India.
