This agreement is a pivotal step towards establishing a robust semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in India, aligning with the country’s “Make in India” initiative and boosting its global competitiveness.The recent agreement between Tata Electronics and PSMC to build India’s first semiconductor fab:
- Historic Agreement: Tata Electronics and Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) have finalized a landmark technology transfer agreement to establish India’s first semiconductor fab.
- Location: The semiconductor fab will be built in Dholera, Gujarat, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a global semiconductor manufacturing hub.
- Investment: The project involves a substantial investment of up to INR 91,000 crores (approximately USD 11 billion), highlighting the scale and ambition of this initiative.
- Manufacturing Capacity: The fab will have the capacity to produce up to 50,000 wafers per month, catering to the growing demand for semiconductors in various sectors.
- Technological Advancements: The facility will incorporate next-generation factory automation capabilities, utilizing data analytics and machine learning to achieve industry-leading efficiency.
- Product Range: The fab will manufacture a variety of chips, including power management ICs, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCUs), and high-performance computing logic.
- Market Applications: These semiconductors will serve critical markets such as AI, automotive, computing, data storage, and wireless communication.
- Job Creation: The project is expected to create over 20,000 direct and indirect skilled jobs, significantly boosting local employment.
- Strategic Importance: This agreement positions India as a trusted partner in the global semiconductor supply chain, enhancing the country’s strategic importance in the tech industry.
- Future Prospects: Tata Group’s multi-fab vision for Dholera aims to create over 100,000 skilled jobs, further solidifying India’s role in the global semiconductor ecosystem.
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