Tata electronics is in discussions with global chip manufactures like ASML, JT corporations, Canon and Nikon to have a chip manufacturing unit in India.
Tata Electronics is reaching out to some international semiconductor equipment makers like ASML and South Korea’s JT corporation, to build two major chip facilities in India. A fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat and an outsourced assembly and testing unit (OSAT) in Assam. The discussion is a key step in moving the vendor ecosystem needed to make the projects operational in India.
ASML, which builds photolithography machines used to print chips and circuits and JT corporation, which specialises in testing and inspection. Tata is also engaging with other global and domestic vendors across the supply chain. As semiconductor manufacturing requires coordination between multiple specialized suppliers to ensure process stability and throughput.
The Gujarat plant is planning for legacy chip nodes and not advanced technologies. Tata will not be using ASML’s flagship EUV lithography machines, but will spend on older lithography equipment from ASML, Canon and Nikon. These systems remain essential for producing chips at older process nodes, and continue to serve large demands in automotive, industrial and consumer markets.
ASML has had limited direct operations in India so far. Its potential involvement with Tata Electronics highlights how India’s efforts to expand semiconductor capacity are drawing interest from global suppliers. For India, which currently imports most of its semiconductors, participation from such firms is a key step in building local capability.
Tata has already signed agreements with suppliers including Tokyo Electron and Merck. These moves underline a phased strategy to secure equipment, materials and technology partners for its planned facilities.
