Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Odisha Launches India's First Silicon Carbide Semiconductor Plant
India is building its very first factory to make special computer chips called silicon carbide chips.
The groundbreaking for this new factory happened near Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
These chips are important for things like electric cars and clean energy because they can handle a lot of power.
The company building it is called SiCSem, and they plan to finish it by 2027 or 2028.
The government is excited about this project, hoping it will bring new technology and jobs to the area.
They are even partnering with a local university to do more research.
SiCSem Private Limited held a groundbreaking ceremony for India's first end-to-end silicon carbide semiconductor production plant.
The plant, located near Bhubaneswar, Odisha, involves an investment of approximately Rs 2,000 crore.
The facility is expected to be operational by 2027-28, with a capacity to process 60,000 SiC wafers annually.
Silicon carbide chips are crucial for high-voltage applications in sectors like renewable energy and electric vehicles.
Union IT and Electronics Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed support and encouraged Odisha to develop a Data Centre policy.
- Who
- SiCSem Private Limited, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union IT and Electronics Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- What
- Groundbreaking ceremony for India's first end-to-end silicon carbide semiconductor production plant.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Near Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To establish advanced semiconductor manufacturing in Odisha and India, focusing on high-voltage applications.
- Investment
- Approx. Rs 2,000 crore
- Company
- SiCSem Private Limited
- Location
- Near Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Capacity
- Processing 60,000 SiC wafers annually, packaging 9.6 crore units
- Operational Target
- 2027-28
