Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Murugappa Group Transforms from Bicycles to Semiconductors in Gujarat
The Murugappa Group, known for its Hercules bicycles, has transformed into a semiconductor chip manufacturer in Gujarat's Sanand district.
The company, CG Semi, is a joint venture with Japan's Renesas Electronics and Thailand's Star Microelectronics.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the commercial production of semiconductor chips on July 4, 2026.
The facility, established with an investment of Rs 7600 crore, is notable for its predominantly female workforce.
Women from various states in India were trained in Malaysia to operate the semiconductor plant.
The company aims to supply chips to both domestic and international markets, promoting women's empowerment and technological advancement in India.
Murugappa Group, known for Hercules bicycles, now manufactures semiconductor chips in Sanand, Gujarat.
CG Semi is a joint venture with Renesas Electronics and Star Microelectronics.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched commercial production on July 4, 2026.
The facility has a predominantly female workforce, trained in Malaysia for three months.
The company aims to supply semiconductor chips to both domestic and international markets.
- Who
- Murugappa Group, CG Semi, Renesas Electronics, Star Microelectronics
- What
- Launch of semiconductor chip production
- When
- July 4, 2026
- Where
- Sanand, Gujarat
- Why
- To advance India's semiconductor mission and promote women's empowerment
Women Empowerment in Semiconductor Industry
Technological Advancement in India
Women Workforce
Women Empowerment in Semiconductor Industry
The company has made special arrangements to ensure that most of the factory floor operations are handled by women employees.
Technological Advancement in India
The company is promoting women's empowerment while advancing India's semiconductor mission.
Technological Support
Women Empowerment in Semiconductor Industry
The Japanese company is providing technological support to the Sanand facility.
Technological Advancement in India
The semiconductor chips manufactured at the Sanand facility will be purchased by the Japanese company.
- Company
- CG Semi
- Location
- Sanand, Gujarat
- Investment
- Rs 7600 crore
- Joint Venture Partners
- Japan's Renesas Electronics and Thailand's Star Microelectronics
- Training Location
- Malaysia
- Training Duration
- Three months
- Launch Date
- July 4, 2026
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi