From Chip to Cloud: How Silicon Labs is Enabling India’s IoT Future

Silicon Labs is a global leader in secure, energy-efficient wireless technology for a smarter, more connected world.

- Manish Kothari Senior Vice President at Silicon Labs

Specializing in IoT innovation, the company delivers advanced system-on-chip (SoC) solutions that power everything from smart homes and cities to industrial automation and healthcare. With a strong focus on security, scalability, and low power consumption, Silicon Labs combines cutting-edge R&D with deep industry expertise to enable seamless wireless connectivity and trusted IoT ecosystems across the globe.

In an exclusive interaction with BISinfotech, Nikita Kumari sat down with Manish Kothari, Senior Vice President at Silicon Labs, to unpack India’s pivotal role in shaping the next wave of secure IoT innovation. From empowering local startups and scaling R&D in Hyderabad to championing chip-to-cloud security and contributing to national data sovereignty, Kothari shares how Silicon Labs is partnering with India to future-proof global IoT infrastructure—securely, sustainably, and at scale.

1) What opportunities do you see for India to position itself as a secure, resilient node in global IoT supply chains?

India is uniquely positioned to become a key pillar in the global IoT supply chain for several reasons. First, India’s vast talent pool in engineering and software is unmatched — over 1.5 million engineers graduate every year. This creates a strong foundation for building world-class IoT design, software, and cybersecurity capabilities.

Second, the Indian government's focus on programs like Make in India and Digital India has created a strong policy tailwind for local manufacturing, research, and innovation. India is already becoming an attractive destination for global companies looking to diversify their supply chains beyond traditional hubs. As geopolitical shifts drive companies to look for secure and trusted partners, India can offer a stable, democratic, and rapidly developing ecosystem for both design and manufacturing.