Tata Electronics, a subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd., has been approved by the Indian government to build India’s first AI-enabled state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera, Gujarat. The facility will have a manufacturing capacity of up to 50,000 wafers per month and will include next-generation factory automation capabilities, data analytics, and machine learning to achieve industry-best factory efficiency. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran announced the decision to build a semiconductor fab in Dholera, stating that the company’s entry into semiconductor fabrication will contribute to the country’s tradition of pioneering many sectors.
The new semiconductor fab will manufacture chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU), and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communication, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD of Tata Electronics, emphasized the significance of this strategic step, stating that it marks the beginning of a new era for India.
The construction of the facility will begin this year with a total investment of up to INR 91,000 crores (~US$11bn) and generate over 20,000 direct and indirect skilled jobs in the region. Dr. Frank Huang, Chairman of PSMC, expressed excitement about the partnership with Tata Group, believing it will script a new era in the global semiconductor industry.
