September 17, 2026 8:47 PM

Semicon 2.0 secures $12 billion in investment pledges: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday that the Central government has secured investment commitments of $11-12 billion under Semicon 2.0,  the second phase of its semiconductor programme. Speaking at Semicon India 2026, Vaishnaw said the commitments span semiconductor equipment, materials, gases, chemicals and substrates and investments expected to materialise over the next two to three years. The minister said it is the prerogative of the companies to decide whe...

May 17, 2026 12:16 AM

Tata Electronics, ASML Sign MoU for Dholera Semiconductor Facility in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Tata Electronics and ASML aimed at strengthening India’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The agreement will support the development and scaling of Tata Electronics’ upcoming semiconductor facility in Dholera, Gujarat. Sharing details of the development on X, PM Modi said the partnership reflects growing cooperation between India and the Netherlands in...

September 2, 2025 8:43 PM

Tata Electronics partners with Merck to boost India’s semiconductor ecosystem

Tata Electronics Private Limited and Merck on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing India’s semiconductor and electronics manufacturing capabilities. The partnership will focus on semiconductor materials, fabrication infrastructure, and specialty chemical and gas distribution in India. Under the MoU, Merck will provide its complete range of products and services, including high-purity electronic materials, advanced gas and chemical...

March 5, 2025 11:09 PM

India moves towards semiconductor self-reliance with Tata electronics’ ₹91,000 crore fab project

The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), and Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited (TSMPL) have signed a Fiscal Support Agreement (FSA) to establish the country's first commercial semiconductor fabrication unit in Dholera, Gujarat. The agreement was signed in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, marking a crucial step in India's drive towards technological self-reliance. The Tata Electronics semiconductor fab will see an inves...