Tata Electronics Pvt Ltd (TEPL) is accelerating its preparations for India’s ambitious semiconductor manufacturing initiative by sending hundreds of employees to Taiwan for specialized training. This move comes as Tata Electronics prepares to launch its ₹91,000 crore semiconductor fab in collaboration with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC).
Training for Future Semiconductor Leaders
In a strategic push to equip its workforce with cutting-edge skills, Tata Electronics is training both freshers and experienced hires at PSMC’s Taiwan facility. In batches of 75, employees are gaining expertise in yield engineering, equipment handling, quality processes, and process technology—skills that are essential for managing advanced semiconductor fabs.
Two Mega Chip Facilities in the Pipeline
Dholera Fab – India’s First AI-Enabled Chip Manufacturing Unit
Located in Gujarat, the Dholera Fab will be India’s first AI-enabled chip manufacturing unit. With an expected capacity of 50,000 wafers per month, the facility will focus on producing chips for automotive, data storage, AI, and telecom applications.
- Job Creation: The project is expected to generate over 20,000 jobs.
- Timeline: The first chip rollout is projected for December 2026.
Assam OSAT Facility – Assembly and Testing Hub
In addition to the Dholera Fab, Tata Electronics is setting up a ₹27,000 crore OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing) facility in Assam, which is expected to go live by mid-2025. This facility will contribute to the creation of 27,000 additional jobs.
India’s Semiconductor Race Heats Up
Tata Electronics is not alone in India’s semiconductor race. Other global players are also contributing to India’s semiconductor mission:
- Micron Technology is investing $825 million in a unit in Gujarat.
- Kaynes Semicon has received approval for a ₹3,307 crore OSAT plant in Gujarat and is set to deliver India’s first packaged chip by July 2025.
Government’s Semiconductor Mission
The Indian government’s semiconductor mission aims to reduce the country’s dependence on imports and create a thriving domestic chip manufacturing ecosystem. With demand for semiconductors in India expected to reach $110 billion by 2030, up from $50 billion today, this initiative is set to transform the semiconductor landscape in India.
