MediaTek, with a 46% share of India’s smartphone chipset market, plans to increase its chip sourcing from the country.
Taiwan’s MediaTek is considering increasing its chip sourcing from India as the local semiconductor ecosystem matures, according to the company’s India Managing Director, Anku Jain.
Jain said the company may shift more assembly or manufacturing operations to India if domestic chip production becomes cost-effective and foundry partners develop the necessary capabilities. “If local consumption and manufacturing of chips grow, and the ecosystem becomes robust, it would make strong business sense to shift more assembly or manufacturing to India,” he added.
MediaTek currently holds about 46% of India’s smartphone chipset market. The company employs over 1,000 engineers across its Bengaluru and Noida offices, focusing primarily on global research and development in computing, connectivity, and AI integration.
Jain highlighted that India has begun semiconductor production with less complex nodes but requires significant investment in advanced R&D and talent development to compete in high-end chip manufacturing. He said building local capabilities is essential to support MediaTek’s global supply chain and long-term growth.
India’s semiconductor industry has been attracting increasing attention from global chipmakers, driven by government initiatives to encourage local production and R&D. MediaTek’s potential expansion reflects broader industry optimism that India could become a key hub for chip assembly and development in the coming years.
As local infrastructure and talent continue to improve, companies like MediaTek are expected to explore deeper engagement with India’s semiconductor ecosystem, boosting employment, technological capabilities, and global competitiveness.
