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Gujarat CM Courts Chip Makers, Unveils Arbitration Hub in Investment Push

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Gujarat Semi Connect Conference 2026, holding direct meetings with industry leaders to attract investment for semiconductor and specialty chemical projects. He detailed the state's existing industrial ecosystem in areas like Dholera and Sanand to potential investors. The event followed the foundation stone laying for a new Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre, a project launched in the presence of the Chief Justice of India. The conference aims to position Gujarat as a key hub for advanced electronics manufacturing and institutional arbitration.

Key Points: Gujarat CM Hosts Industry Leaders at Semi Connect 2026

  • Attracting semiconductor investment
  • Focus on R&D and manufacturing
  • New arbitration centre launched
  • High-level industry meetings
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CM Bhupendra Patel hosts Industry leaders at Gujarat Semi Connect 2026 to drive investment

CM Bhupendra Patel meets global investors to boost semiconductor & chemical manufacturing in Gujarat, following a new High Court Arbitration Centre launch.

"productive discussions took place on establishing R&D centres, memory module facilities, power chip manufacturing units - Official Release"

Gandhinagar, March 1

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 'Gujarat Semi Connect Conference 2026' and engaged in one-to-one meetings with various industry leaders and investors on Sunday. Discussions focused on attracting investment for establishing memory module facilities, power chip manufacturing, R&D centres for semiconductors, and speciality chemical facilities within the state.

In one-to-one meetings held between Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and various industry leaders attending the conference, productive discussions took place on establishing R&D centres, memory module facilities, power chip manufacturing units, and speciality chemical facilities in the semiconductor sector.

CM provided a detailed overview of the robust ecosystem in place for semiconductor industries in Gujarat, including Dholera and Sanand, and elaborated on the state government's proactive approach.

Among those who met the Chief Minister in these one-to-one sessions were: Meghav Mehta, MD of Deepak Nitrite Ltd; Dato Seri Lee Hung Lung, Chairman of Malaysia-based Hotai Electronics; Makoto Terada, MD of Suchi-ROHM Semiconductor India, along with founder Ashok Mehta; Rajeev Gautam of Horiba India; and Radhika Viswanathan, COO of Applied Materials.

Chief Secretary M. K. Das, Additional Chief Secretary of the Industries Department Mamta Verma, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sanjeev Kumar, Industries Commissioner P. Swaroop, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr. Vikrant Pandey, and Science & Technology Secretary Smt. P. Bharati was also present at the one-to-one meetings.

Earlier, on Saturday in the presence of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the foundation stone for the new state-of-the-art building of the Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre was laid, and the Centre's logo was unveiled. According to an official release from the Gujarat CMO, on this occasion, the conference titled "Institutional Arbitration at a Crossroads: Challenges and the Way Forward" was inaugurated at the Gujarat High Court auditorium.

The Arbitration Centre's newsletter was released, and its redesigned website was also launched. The programme was jointly organised by the Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre and the Gujarat State Legal Services Authority under the guidance of the Gujarat High Court.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Attracting international players like Hotai Electronics and Suchi-ROHM is a big win. It shows global confidence in Gujarat's industrial policy. The one-to-one meetings with the CM send a strong message that the state leadership is serious and accessible to investors.
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Priya S
Good initiative, but I hope the benefits reach beyond just the big cities. The article mentions Dholera, which is good. They must also ensure skill development programs are run locally so people from surrounding villages can get employment. Development should be inclusive.
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Rohit P
Semiconductors are the new oil! Atmanirbhar Bharat in action. Gujarat leading from the front as always. Power chip manufacturing is especially important for our EV and renewable energy goals. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
Interesting to see the connection with the Arbitration Centre launch on the previous day. Creating a robust legal and dispute resolution framework is a smart, often overlooked part of attracting serious foreign investment. Gujarat is thinking holistically.
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Kavya N
Glad to see Radhika Viswanathan from Applied Materials there. We need more women leaders in these high-tech sectors. Hope the new facilities will have strong policies for diversity and equal opportunity. The future is bright! ✨
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Vikram M

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