Delegation highlighted opportunities in Gujarat semiconductor sector
Gujarat Minister Arjun Modhwadia explored closer economic engagement and cooperation in areas of mutual interest during his meeting with Gan Siow Huang, Singapore’s Minister of State for Energy, Trade and Industry during his 19-20 Oct visit to the city state.
The Minister for Forests and Environment, Climate Change, Science and Technology, along with a 14-man delegation, also discusse semiconductor and electronics collaboration and visited Micron’s semiconductor fabrication facility.
“These engagements provide opportunities to explore manufacturing capabilities, technology partnerships and linkages across the semiconductor value chain,” said Navita Myer, regional director of Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in Singapore.
A semiconductor roundtable with the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA), supported by Enterprise Singapore and FICCI, provided a platform to present Gujarat’s investment proposition and engage with industry representatives on opportunities in semiconductor manufacturing, equipment, supply chains and workforce development.
“Through these interactions, the Government of Gujarat seeks to attract investment and encourage partnerships that support the development of a competitive semiconductor and advanced manufacturing ecosystem in the state,” she said.
Modhwadia, accompanied by seven members from the state administration and eight members from the industry,also held meetings with the state-owned research agency A*STAR’s Fusionopolis explored research and innovation linkages, applied technologies and collaboration between industry and research institutions.
The Minister and delegation members also held discussions with representatives of leading organisation in Singapore – Redwood, BW Water, Autodesk, Guardant, the ASEAN Innovation Business Platform, Agrocorp International, Itochu Corporation, Keppel Infrastructure and Smit Salvage.
“These meetings were intended to identify opportunities across digital infrastructure, water and environmental solutions, healthcare, agribusiness, energy services and maritime activities,” said Myer. The meetings also provided a platform to understand investor requirements and facilitate further engagement with the relevant departments and agencies of the Government of Gujarat.
The visitors also held detailed discussion with Guardant Health on its proposal relating to cancer research and early detection. Minister Modhwadia invited the company to explore signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat to assess the potential for large-scale implementation of early cancer detection initiatives in the State.
Interactions with the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and The Indus Enterprises (TiE) Singapore chapter sought to deepen connections with the city state’s business and entrepreneurial communities. The accompanying industry delegation added a business-to-business dimension to the outreach, supporting the exploration of commercial partnerships, said Myer.
The visiting Minister also promoted forthcoming “Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027”, scheduled for 10–12 January 2027 in Gandhinagar.
The Singapore visit was facilitated in collaboration with the High Commission of India and FICCI, the National Industry Partner for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027. Fiinews.com
