Tata Electronics is making significant strides in India's burgeoning semiconductor sector, announcing 16 new agreements with global and domestic partners. These crucial deals, to be formalized at SEMICON India 2026, are set to advance the company's ambitious manufacturing projects and reinforce India's position in the global chip-making ecosystem.
Advancing Semiconductor Manufacturing in India
Randhir Thakur, CEO of Tata Electronics, confirmed that the company's semiconductor fabrication plant, or 'fab', in Dholera, Gujarat, and its packaging facility in Assam are both progressing as planned. These facilities are on track to meet the commitments made to the government, signaling a robust push for indigenous chip production.
Thakur highlighted India's rapid progress in the electronics industry. "Five years ago, India Semiconductor Mission was formed. Today, there are 12 factories which are under different stages of completion, and we are already exporting Made in India chips to customers globally," he stated at the inaugural session of SEMICON India 2026.
Global Partnerships Across the Supply Chain
The 16 agreements span various critical parts of the semiconductor value chain. Tata Electronics is partnering with companies from Japan (e.g., JSR, Fujifilm, Sumitomo), Europe (e.g., Nexperia, BESI), Singapore (Ascendas First Space), Malaysia (Callington), and the United States, alongside key Indian players such as L&T Semiconductors, Inox Air Products, and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
These collaborations encompass essential areas including equipment, chemicals, materials, and infrastructure, building a comprehensive support network for Tata Electronics' manufacturing operations.
Economic Impact and Job Creation
The growth of India's electronics industry has been substantial, soaring from Rs 2 lakh crore in 2014 to over Rs 13 lakh crore in 2026. This expansion is supported by conducive government policies that are building a foundational layer for a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem.
Tata Electronics has also been a significant job creator, generating over 150,000 direct jobs. Thakur noted that each semiconductor job creates an estimated 10 jobs in the wider ecosystem. Impressively, 65% of Tata Electronics' workforce comprises women, many from remote villages and marginalized communities, underscoring its commitment to inclusive growth. In Dholera, the company has engaged more than 450 ecosystem partners to construct its semiconductor fab, including a recent partnership with ASML, a global leader in lithography technology.