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Applied Materials Announces $5 Billion India Investment Over Decade
Applied Materials is a US company that makes equipment used to produce computer chips.
It plans to spend $5 billion in India over the next 10 years.
The company will build a large research park covering 140 acres.
The park will include clean rooms, engineering facilities, and research collaborations.
Applied Materials also wants its Indian supply chain to become 10 times larger by 2035.
The company says it will work on research, suppliers, and training future workers.
Its India workforce has already grown to more than 7,000 employees.
The announcement comes as India tries to build a complete semiconductor industry.
Applied Materials will invest $5 billion in India over the next 10 years.
The company plans to establish a 140-acre advanced semiconductor research park.
Its India-based supply chain capacity is targeted to grow tenfold by 2035.
The investment will support R&D, ecosystem development, and semiconductor talent in India.
Applied Materials made the announcement at SEMICON India 2026 as India expands its semiconductor industry.
- Who
- Applied Materials, led in the announcement by Semiconductor Products Group President Prabhu Raja.
- What
- A planned $5 billion investment in India over 10 years, including a 140-acre semiconductor research park.
- Where
- India, including the company’s existing capabilities in Bengaluru and the planned research park.
- When
- Announced on Thursday and published September 17, 2026; the targets extend through 2035.
- Why
- To expand research and development, strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem and supply chain, and develop future talent.
Key facts
- Investment
- $5 billion over 10 years
- Research park
- A planned 140-acre advanced semiconductor research park
- Supply chain target
- Tenfold growth in India-based supply chain capacity by 2035
- Workforce
- More than 7,000 employees in India
- Investment pillars
- R&D, ecosystem development, and future talent
- Existing capability
- Semiconductor equipment design, testing, validation, and R&D in Bengaluru
- Announcement venue
- SEMICON India 2026
Quotes
Prabhu Raja
President of Applied Materials’ Semiconductor Product Group
“In 2024, we ordered India's first 300-millimetre lab. Today, we are committing to a new 140-acre advanced semiconductor research park, bringing together clean room capabilities, engineering expertise, and collaborative R&D with customers and suppliers on one site.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“Today, we are announcing India Vision 2035. We have $5 billion investment for the next decade to accelerate and integrate India's green energy ecosystem into the global value chain.”
thehindubusinessline.com
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