India’s Chip Leap: Tata’s ₹91,000 Cr Fab in Gujarat Signals Semiconductor Breakthrough

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Tata Electronics has begun full-scale construction of India’s first commercial semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat—a ₹91,000 crore venture that marks a turning point in the country’s tech self-reliance journey.

Project Highlights and Scope

The fab will produce up to 50,000 wafer starts per month, using mature nodes like 28nm, 40nm, and 55nm
Chips will serve key sectors including automotive, mobile, AI, and consumer electronics
he facility is backed by Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), bringing advanced manufacturing expertise to India

Government Backing and Strategic Vision

The India Semiconductor Mission has committed 50% fiscal support for eligible project costs
Gujarat’s state government is developing housing, schools, hospitals, and civic infrastructure to support the fab’s workforce
Over 20,000 direct and indirect skilled jobs are expected, with hiring focused on hands-on technical talent

Training and Talent Development

Tata is sending newly hired engineers to Taiwan for intensive training at PSMC facilities
Polytechnic students in electronics and electrical streams are being prioritized for technician and junior
engineer roles
A “Selection Boot Camp” tests practical skills like circuit troubleshooting and equipment handling

Timeline and Future Outlook

Groundbreaking took place in March 2024; first chips are expected by December 2026
The Dholera fab is the anchor of a planned multi-fab ecosystem aiming to create over 1 lakh jobs by 2029
India’s entry into chip manufacturing is set to reshape global supply chains and reduce import dependence

Sources: PIB, Tata Group, Times Now, Fortune India, Diviseema Polytechnic.