Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Canon Holds Talks on Indian Chip Projects, Plans Support Centres
Canon makes machines used to help produce computer chips.
Its India chief, Toshiaki Nomura, says Canon has talked with key chip projects being developed in India.
Canon plans to bring its lithography machines to help manufacturers make chips there.
If projects are confirmed, Canon also plans to set up service centres in India.
These centres would help provide support around the clock.
India has approved nearly 12 semiconductor projects.
Nomura said he expects the country’s chipmaking ecosystem to develop in the near future.
He also said Canon’s businesses in India are growing quickly.
Canon says it has discussed its technology with key semiconductor projects under development in India.
The company plans to bring lithography machines to support chip production if projects progress.
Canon may establish service centres in India to provide chipmakers with 24-hour support once projects are confirmed.
Nearly 12 semiconductor projects have been approved under the India Semiconductor Mission.
Canon India CEO Toshiaki Nomura expressed confidence that India’s semiconductor ecosystem will develop in the near future.
- Who
- Canon and its India President and CEO, Toshiaki Nomura.
- What
- Canon plans to bring lithography technology to India and may establish service centres to support semiconductor manufacturers.
- When
- The report was published October 4, 2026; the projects are ongoing.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Canon sees an opportunity to support chip manufacturing as India develops its semiconductor ecosystem.
- Canon's role
- A supplier of lithography systems used in semiconductor manufacturing.
- India chief
- Toshiaki Nomura, Canon India President and CEO.
- Technology plan
- Bring lithography machines to help chip manufacturers produce chips in India.
- Service plan
- Establish service centres in India if projects are confirmed, to provide 24-hour support.
- Approved projects
- Nearly 12 semiconductor projects are approved under the India Semiconductor Mission.
- Project areas
- Approved projects cover fabrication, assembly, testing, marking and packaging.
- Publication date
- October 4, 2026.
