Archive · 6 Sep 2026
India Expands Semiconductor Mission to Build Chips and Talent
India wants to make more computer chips inside the country.
Chips are used in cars, phones, artificial intelligence systems, and many other products.
The government has started the second phase of a chip programme worth about $13 billion.
This phase supports factories, suppliers, technology, and worker training.
India has approved 12 projects in six states.
Three companies have started commercial production, mostly assembling and testing chips.
A larger Tata Electronics and Powerchip factory in Gujarat is expected to produce its first chips in December.
India also wants to use its engineers and technology workers to become a major centre for chip design, not just chip manufacturing.
India has launched the second phase of its semiconductor mission with a budget of about $13 billion.
The expanded programme covers manufacturing, the wider supply chain, and workforce development.
India has approved 12 semiconductor projects across six states, with three companies beginning commercial production this year.
Current production is mainly focused on assembly, testing, and packaging, while Tata Electronics and Powerchip are developing a larger facility in Gujarat.
Tata Electronics has signed an $11 billion memorandum with ASML to collaborate on advanced semiconductor technologies.
- Who
- The Indian government, Indian semiconductor companies, Tata Electronics, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, ASML, and industry observers are involved.
- What
- India is expanding its semiconductor mission to develop domestic chip manufacturing, design, supply chains, and skilled workers.
- When
- The second phase is underway; three companies began commercial production this year, Tata Electronics signed its ASML memorandum on May 16, and the Gujarat facility is targeting its first chips in December.
- Where
- The programme covers India, including 12 approved projects across six states; a major Tata Electronics–Powerchip facility is being developed in Dholera, Gujarat.
- Why
- India aims to reduce dependence on imports, respond to supply-chain risks, and become a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing, design, and related technologies.
- Semiconductor mission budget
- About $13 billion for the second phase
- Approved projects
- 12 projects across six Indian states
- Companies in commercial production
- Micron, Kaynes Semicon, and CG Semi
- Current production focus
- Assembly, testing, and packaging
- Major Gujarat project
- Tata Electronics and Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation facility in Dholera
- Target for first chips
- December
- Tata Electronics–ASML memorandum
- $11 billion, signed May 16