DHOLERA SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION UNITS
US chip dreams will fade without more immigrants
In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation, Democrats and Republicans passed the Chips and Science Act to revitalize US semiconductor manufacturing. However, a failure to address the shortage of skilled workers threatens the industry's growth. Proposed solutions include a specialized visa program and increased support for STEM education.
Synopsys will help Tata Electronics design custom chips
US-based chip design company Synopsys will help Tata Electronics in multiple aspects of its fab facility—India’s first—coming up in Gujarat and its assembly and testing unit in Assam, chief executive Sassine Ghazi told ET. Ghazi also met with Tata Electronics CEO Randhir Thakur and Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran in Mumbai. He held talks with Ola Cabs chief Bhavish Aggarwal in Bengaluru.
More Taiwanese ICT suppliers may relocate to India in near future, says official
Anticipating the Taiwan Expo 2024, Chend envisions a robust platform for showcasing products and fostering business opportunities to enhance Taiwan-India trade relations, reflecting the significant growth in economic cooperation between the two nations.
India, US agree to step up cooperation on semiconductors, critical minerals
India and the US have deepened their cooperation on supply chain, semiconductors, and critical minerals during the iCET meeting in New Delhi. They launched a new strategic semiconductor partnership to co-develop processes for precision-guided ammunition. The partnership also aims to build India's semiconductor and ICT ecosystem. Additionally, they agreed to work together on ensuring a reliable supply of critical minerals, including co-investing in lithium and rare earths projects. Both countries are also establishing an Advanced Materials R&D Forum and exploring collaborations in technologies for critical minerals.
Bluestone’s new investors; states & semicon hubs
Happy Tuesday! New investors are finalising Bluestone’s pre-IPO funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
How state governments are chipping in with housing support at new semiconductor hubs
State governments in Assam, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu are supporting upcoming electronics and semiconductor manufacturing hubs by providing infrastructure, including housing for workers. The Tata Group is building mega-housing projects, hostels, and dormitories with subsidised land from Assam and Gujarat governments. In Tamil Nadu, the government is assisting the housing project at the Hosur plant where Tata Electronics assembles iPhone enclosures.
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Canon in talks with Indian, global players to supply chip making machine
Canon is exploring partnerships with Indian and global players for semiconductor lithography equipment essential in chip fabrication, aiming to challenge ASML. The company is in talks with semiconductor firms investing in India, including Tata Group and PSMC. Canon also launched Canon Medical Systems India to meet the rising demand for medical equipment, targeting key markets like Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.
Govt asks Israel’s Tower to rework chip fab proposal
The government requested Tower Semiconductor to revise its proposal for a chip fab unit. The government seeks the Israeli company to collaborate with a technology partner boasting superior chip-making capabilities and the ability to manufacture using more advanced processes.
Bengaluru startup that makes silicon replacement for chips to scale production
Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), which Bengaluru-based NoPo makes, have applications of a wide range, from EV battery manufacturing, where the material can improve energy density, to design of semiconductors.
Tata Electronics begins export of semiconductor chip samples from Bengaluru centre
Tata Electronics, a company based in Bengaluru, India, has begun exporting small amounts of semiconductor chips. This is a significant step that could improve India's ability to produce these important components. The chips are being packaged at a pilot production line located at Tata Electronics' research and development center. This information comes from people with knowledge of the situation but who do not want to be identified publicly.
Pack a punch before we get fab at chips
Tatas could make up for India's initial missteps over semiconductor manufacturing. GoI rolled out incentives for chip-making when the need to diversify this concentrated value chain became evident to policymakers globally.
Japan's Sharp plans to set up $3-5 billion display fab semiconductor unit in India
Sharp is currently exploring potential locations for the manufacturing setup and has been in talks with state governments in Telangana, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. The company has also expressed its intention to establish the factory in India as a global manufacturing hub, serving key markets worldwide.
A Tata-Tesla deal has just won India a big strategic edge
Tata's likely deal with Tesla to supply semiconductor chips marks a major milestone for India, enhancing its strategic power globally. As countries invest in semiconductor manufacturing, India's focus on legacy chips positions it as a reliable supplier in the global chip value chain, contributing to its self-reliance and influence.
Semiconductor manufacturing in Assam will put state on global map, says Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata's significant investment in Assam's semiconductor plant aims to boost the state's global presence in cancer care and semiconductor manufacturing. The initiative aligns with PM Modi's vision for electronics manufacturing in India, emphasizing the importance of indigenous innovation and national security.
How India is spreading itself across the chip-making value chain
India's semiconductor ambitions have taken a significant leap with Prime Minister Modi inaugurating three new manufacturing and assembly facilities in Gujarat and Assam. With a strong focus on becoming a global semiconductor hub, India aims to establish a robust presence across the chip value chain.
Day not far when India becomes global semiconductor hub: PM Modi
Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for India’s first pure-play commercial semiconductor chip manufacturing foundry by the Tata Group at Dholera in Gujarat.
First chip from Tata's Dholera plant will be out in December 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation of three chip plants -- two units by Tata Electronics and the third by CG Power -- entailing total investment of Rs 1.26 lakh crore.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of India's first commercial semiconductor fabrication facility
The three projects are expected to mark India’s entry into the domain of commercial chip fabrication units. Dholera will be the first commercial semiconductor fabrication facility in the country. It may be noted here that Modi govt has put in significant effort lately make India a global hub for semiconductor design, manufacturing and technology development.
First chip from Dholera plant by 2026 end: PSMC chairman Frank Huang
Frank Huang, chairman of PSMC, told ET that the first semiconductor chip from the new plant being set up by the Tata Group and Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) in Gujarat’s Dholera, will be ready to roll out by the end of 2026.
PM Modi to address 'India's Techade', lay foundation stone of 3 semiconductor projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in 'India's Techade: Chips for Viksit Bharat' and lay the foundation stone of three semiconductor projects worth about Rs 1.25 lakh crore on Wednesday via video-conferencing. He will also address youth across the country on the occasion, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement.
Government to boost funds for India Semiconductor Mission, says MeitY Secretary
In 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government launched the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) with an outlay of ₹76,000 crore for semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and design units. The scheme for setting up of semiconductor fabrication units in India offers fiscal support of up to 50% of the project cost on a pari-passu basis to the approved applicants.
Groundbreaking for three semiconductor plants likely next week
Of the three semiconductor projects, two are from the Tata Group. They include an $11 billion semiconductor fab facility, the country's first, at Dholera in Gujarat. The other unit proposed by the conglomerate involves a Rs 27,000 crore chip assembly, testing, marking and packaging facility at Morigaon in Assam
Cabinet greenlights Tata’s Rs 91,000-crore chip foundry proposal
Tata Electronics' Rs 91,000-crore project will be set up in Gujarat’s Dholera district in partnership with Taiwanese Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC), Union communications and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a press briefing on Thursday.
Tata chip unit gets Cabinet nod; Sridhar Ramaswamy named Snowflake CEO
The Rs 91,000-crore project will be set up in Gujarat’s Dholera district in partnership with Taiwanese Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC), Union communications and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told a press briefing on Thursday.
Tata chip unit to be announced soon: Chandrasekaran
The conglomerate has taken bets for the future - be it Air India or its electronics and semiconductor play, Chandrasekaran said while delivering the 20th Anantharamakrishnan memorial lecture on "India's Leadership in a Pivotal Decade" after being conferred with the MMA-Amalgamations Business Leadership Award 2023. He did not elaborate on plans for the semiconductor fab unit.
India chip strategy makes progress with $21 billion in proposals
Semiconductors have grown into a key geopolitical battleground, with the US, Japan and China investing heavily in developing domestic capabilities. Modi’s push to turn India into a global manufacturing hub also includes luring global chipmakers to the country — a bid to catch up in the sector to save money on expensive imports and enhance a growing smartphone assembly industry.
Tata Group looking for Taiwanese partner for Dholera semicon plant
In a phased approach, the Indian conglomerate intends to initiate semiconductor production with established 65 nm technology. They will subsequently progress to 48 nm and ultimately 28 nm nodes within a few years. To have a strong technology partner with licence grade semiconductor manufacturing technology is key to the success of Tata's ambitious project.
Semiconductor Laboratory revamp: Tata, Tower among nine bidders
The state-owned Semiconductor Laboratory in Mohali is the only chip manufacturing unit in India that produces semiconductors for strategic and defence purposes, including for space exploration such as the Chandrayaan mission. However, the facility that was founded in 1976, has lagged behind private companies in terms of production as well as technology over the years.
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