<h1>Prime Minister, global semiconductor firms announce manufacturing expansion, FDI, IP protection and contract negotiation priorities for India</h1> The Prime Minister met with senior executives of major global semiconductor firms at SEMICON India 2025, where attendees expressed intent to expand manufacturing and innovation in India. Several memorandum-like agreements and partnerships between domestic and international companies, research institutions, and government-linked entities were announced, signaling potential increases in foreign direct investment, technology transfer, and collaborative R&D. Legal considerations include negotiation of investment terms, IP protection and licensing arrangements, compliance with Indian manufacturing and export regulations, employment and skilling obligations, and enforcement mechanisms in the MoUs and commercial contracts arising from the event.