NXP CEO Meets PM Modi, Discusses Strengthening India's Semiconductor Ecosystem

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (30 March) met NXP’s CEO Kurt Sievers and discussed the transformative landscape in the world of semiconductors and innovation.

The meeting took place earlier this week with NXP tweeting Tuesday that its CEO Sievers met Prime Minister Modi to discuss strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem, developing STEM workforce and startup ecosystem in India.  "

We're committed to driving innovation and positive change through our tech solutions," the firm said.

Tagging the tweet by NXP, PM Modi said on Twitter, "Happy to have met Mr. Kurt Sievers, the CEO of @NXP and discuss the transformative landscape in the world of semiconductors and innovation." 

India is emerging as a key force in these sectors, powered by our talented youth, the Prime Minister said.

PM Modi's meeting with NXP CEO gains significance as India is trying to develop its own semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

NXP Semiconductors is a Dutch semiconductor designer and manufacturer.

The company provides technology solutions targeting the automotive, industrial and IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company owns over 9,500 patent families.