Mint Explainer | Where does India stand in its chip ambitions?
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.NEW DELHI: This month, India’s semiconductor push gathered momentum with Tata Electronics’ pact with Dutch major ASML and two new projects, a mini/micro-LED display fabrication unit in Dholera and an OSAT packaging facility in Surat.With nearly a dozen semiconductor initiatives now underway, how close is India to becoming self-reliant in chips?Tata Electronics’ pact with ASML, the world’s leading maker of chip lithography equipment, marks a key step in India’s entry into global semiconductor manufacturing by securing access to critical technology. Alongside the two projects announced in May—a micro-LED display fab in Dholera and an OSAT packaging facility in Surat with a combined investment of ₹3,936 crore—the move broadens India’s semiconductor base.The micro-LED fab positions India in advanced display manufacturing, while the OSAT unit helps plug a packaging gap, reducing dependence on Taiwan and Malaysia.
Together, the projects strengthen supply chains and push India towards a more integrated chip ecosystem.India now has 12 semiconductor initiatives under the India Semiconductor Mission, with proposed investments of about ₹1.64 trillion. These include Tata Electronics’ fab in Dholera, Micron’s ATMP facility in Sanand, and several design and packaging units.Under the Tata Electronics-ASML pact, the Dutch company will supply lithography equipment for Tata Electronics’ upcoming fab in Dholera.
However, most projects remain in early stages. In the near term, India’s output will be concentrated in assembly, testing and mid-range chips rather than advanced nodes.While the new projects broaden the ecosystem, self-sufficiency will depend heavily on execution.India’s semiconductor ecosystem
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