India's semiconductor sector gets $1.4 billion: report
Nearly half of the funding amount into Indian semiconductor companies was raised since 2025.
India's semiconductor sector has received $1.4 billion in total equity funding across 281 companies, with $701 million raised since 2025 alone, according to Tracxn data. The sector is set to be highlighted at SEMICON India 2026, the country's flagship semiconductor conference and exhibition, which will take place from September 17-19 in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the event on September 17, bringing together industry leaders, government officials, and sector experts. India hosts 3,557 semiconductor companies, of which 142 have raised equity funding out of the 281 funded companies. The sector raised $228 million in funding in 2026 year-to-date.
Tessolve Semiconductor leads in cumulative funding at $213 million, followed by ILJIN Electronics and VVDN. Electronic Manufacturing Services secured $313 million in funding since 2025, while Embedded Hardware and Power Management Integrated Circuits were among the other leading business models. The sector's funding grew from $49 million in 2021 to $473 million in 2025, with a five-year CAGR of over 36 per cent.
Bengaluru is the dominant hub, with 626 companies, accounting for 40.1 per cent of all equity funding. Other notable hubs include Noida, Gurugram, Kochi, and Hyderabad.
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