India to Launch its Own Semiconductor Fab by 2028, PM Announces
Prime Minister announced that India's first domestically built semiconductor fabrication plant will be operational by 2028, as part of the ₹76,000 crore India Semiconductor Mission.
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Semiconductor chip manufacturing facility with cleanroom environment
The Prime Minister announced that India's first fully domestic semiconductor fabrication facility will be operational by 2028, as part of an expanded ₹76,000 crore India Semiconductor Mission.
The Facility
The fab will be built in Dholera Special Investment Region in Gujarat. It is designed to produce chips at the 28nm node — not cutting-edge by global standards, but suitable for automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics applications.
Partners
The project is being developed in partnership with a consortium of Tata Electronics, Applied Materials, and the Israel-based Tower Semiconductor. The government is providing a 50% capital subsidy.
Strategic Significance
India currently imports nearly 100% of its semiconductors. Domestic chip production is seen as a strategic priority, particularly following supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Job Creation
The facility is expected to create approximately 20,000 direct jobs and support a broader ecosystem of chip design and manufacturing firms in the region.
