BEL & Tata Electronics Join Forces to Boost India’s Semiconductor Self-Reliance

In a strategic move to strengthen India’s electronics and semiconductor ecosystem, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Tata Electronics have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop indigenous semiconductor solutions. The agreement, signed on June 5, 2025, at Bombay House, Mumbai, aligns with the government’s push for self-reliance in critical technologies.

 

The collaboration will focus on semiconductor fabrication (Fab), Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT), and design services, catering to BEL’s current and future needs. Key components under development include Microcontrollers (MCUs), Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs), and other processors. The partnership aims to leverage knowledge sharing and best practices to optimize manufacturing solutions for BEL’s product portfolio.

 

Industry experts view this alliance as a game-changer for India’s semiconductor ambitions, enhancing domestic capabilities and reducing reliance on imports.

 

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Source: Economic Times | Business Standard | Moneycontrol