Electronics manufacturing company Tata Electronics and Dutch semiconductor equipment major ASML have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. According to BusinessStoryIndia, the partnership was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Netherlands. ASML is known for having a monopoly in a category of lithography equipment which is critical for production of advanced small size semiconductors.
The collaboration will focus on deploying ASML's holistic suite of advanced lithography tools and solutions for Tata Electronics' upcoming 300mm (12 inch) semiconductor Fab in Dholera, Gujarat. As reported by BusinessStoryIndia, Tata Electronics is setting up India's first semiconductor wafer fabrication plant, entailing an investment of ₹91,000 crore. The partnership aims to ensure seamless operations at India's first commercial 300mm semiconductor Fab through ASML's industry-leading technologies.
The partnership will focus on accelerating training of local talent, lithography-intensive skill development, and proactive supply chain resilience. According to the statement, given the importance of lithography in chip manufacturing, the companies will develop research and development infrastructure critical for the long-term success of the first Fab in India. The collaboration will ensure the timely ramp of Tata Electronics' Dholera facility and create a resilient and trusted supply chain for global customers.
The Dholera unit of Tata Electronics aims to manufacture semiconductors for a variety of applications across automotive, mobile devices, artificial intelligence (AI), and other key segments to serve customers globally. As reported by BusinessStoryIndia, Tata Electronics has strategically partnered with key global customers and ecosystem companies, starting with PSMC (Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, Taiwan), which provided access to a broad technology portfolio including 28nm, 40nm, 55nm, 90nm, and 110nm technologies.
Randhir Thakur, CEO and MD of Tata Electronics, stated that ASML's deep expertise in holistic lithography solutions will ensure the timely ramp of their Dholera facility, create a resilient and trusted supply chain for global customers, drive innovation, and develop talent locally. Christophe Fouquet, President and CEO of ASML, emphasized that India's rapidly expanding semiconductor sector represents many compelling opportunities, and ASML is committed to establishing long-term partnerships in the region. The collaboration represents an important step in the intensifying strategic collaboration between India and the Netherlands in critical technologies.
