Archive · 7 Jan 2026
KLA Corporation Opens ₹300 Crore R&D Hub in Chennai
KLA Corporation, a company from the US that makes technology for semiconductors, opened a new big office in Chennai, India.
They spent ₹300 crore to build this office, which is very large and can fit up to 1,300 people.
Important people from the Indian government and KLA were there for the opening.
This new office will help KLA make better technology, work with other companies, and support India's goal to become important in making semiconductors.
The office has special areas for employees to relax and work together.
KLA has been in India since 2004 and this new office shows their commitment to India.
KLA Corporation opened a ₹300 crore R&D and Innovation Hub in Chennai, India.
The 3,11,000-square-feet facility can accommodate up to 1,300 employees.
The hub focuses on AI, software development, R&D, engineering, and product support.
Key attendees included Amitesh Kumar Sinha from MeitY, Darez Ahamed, and Arun Roy from the Tamil Nadu government.
The facility aims to drive innovation, foster employee wellbeing, and support India's semiconductor ecosystem.
- Who
- KLA Corporation, a US-based semiconductor technology firm
- What
- Opened a new R&D and Innovation Hub in Chennai
- When
- January 7, 2026
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- To expand AI and software development capabilities, drive innovation, and support India's semiconductor ecosystem
- Company
- KLA Corporation
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Investment
- ₹300 crore
- Facility Size
- 3,11,000-square-feet
- Employee Capacity
- 1,300
- Key Attendees
- Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Darez Ahamed, Arun Roy, KLA executives
- Focus Areas
- AI, software development, R&D, engineering, product support
- Established in India
- 2004