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A panel moderated by Shradha Sharma, Founder and CEO of YourStory and The Bharat Project, discussed the reasons why there are very few women leaders in the semiconductor industry and what it takes for women to rise to the top.
India Semiconductor Mission CEO Amitesh Kumar Sinha has proposed a major event to unite various semiconductor and telecom gatherings in one city. The event aims to foster collaboration and innovation within the ecosystem. Meanwhile, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is set to release fresh guidelines and a policy framework in the coming months to tackle Quality Control Order challenges faced by semiconductor and deeptech companies.
These Quality Control Orders require specified products to adhere to Indian standards, with the Bureau of Indian Standards overseeing certification.
In a panel discussion at Semicon India 2026, senior women executives from Teradyne, Micron, Applied Materials, Renesas, and Tata Electronics shared insights on addressing the scarcity of women leaders in the semiconductor industry. They highlighted the importance of mentorship networks, flexible career paths, and visible role models to bridge the leadership gap.
Alpa from Teradyne emphasized the need for resilience, while Usha from Micron stressed adaptability and curiosity. Radhika from Applied Materials pointed out that women often receive less feedback than men due to male managers' concerns about personal reactions, a perspective echoed by Indra Nooyi in her autobiography. Malini from Renesas discussed the importance of tackling challenging projects early in one's career, regardless of gender.
Lavanya, who previously worked at TSMC, echoed this sentiment, advocating for taking on tough assignments early on.
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