ICEA ropes in GSA to accelerate the growth of India’s Semiconductor ecosystem

India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) and Global Semiconductor Alliance haveon Friday entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating India’s integration into the global semiconductor value chain.

The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) is an industry body that advocates for the growth of the country’s electronics manufacturing sector by working with the government on policy, promoting investment, and fostering innovation while GSA is a Dallas-based body that brings together the entire semiconductor ecosystem round the globe.

Speaking at a joint press conference here, officials ofICEA and GSA said the collaboration represented a significant step in aligning India’s rapidly growing domestic ecosystem with global semiconductor value chains. It also sought to leverage the country’s expanding talent base, evolving fab and OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) infrastructure, and strong policy support to attract global fabless companies and innovators to co-create in India.

By combining ICEA’s deep engagement with India’s policy and manufacturing ecosystem and GSA’s extensive international network of semiconductor leaders, the partnership aims to facilitate cross-border collaboration, strengthen supply chain diversification, and advance India’s position as a key contributor to the global semiconductor industry, they said.

Addressing the media Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, ICEA said,“India’s semiconductor journey stands at an inflection point. 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.’’

“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,’’ said Jodi Shelton, CEO, Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA).

According to Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India & CEO, India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), said,“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.’’

He further said, such partnerships were 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 ISMand advancing India’s vision to become an integral and reliable partner in the global semiconductor value chain,’’ Mr. Sinha added.

Speaking on the occasion, Randhir Thakur, Chair, ICEA Semiconductor Leadership Forum and MD & CEO, Tata Electronics, said India was 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.’’