Tata Electronics signs MoU with ASML for semiconductor manufacturing in India

Tata Electronics Ltd and Dutch semiconductor equipment leader ASML announced a partnership on May 16 to accelerate India’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. The collaboration centers on supporting Tata Electronics’ upcoming 300 mm (12-inch) semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera, Gujarat, which will manufacture chips for automotive, mobile devices, AI, and other sectors. The $11 billion facility will serve global customers and marks India’s first commercial 300 mm fab. ASML will provide lithography tools and solutions to ensure the timely ramp-up of the Dholera plant, while both companies will focus on local talent development, supply chain resilience, and research initiatives. The partnership aligns with broader strategic cooperation between India and the Netherlands in critical technologies, including semiconductors. Tata Electronics has already partnered with PSMC (Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, Taiwan) to access technology ranging from 28nm to 110nm nodes. The collaboration with ASML further strengthens the facility’s ecosystem, encompassing equipment, process technology, and materials. Dr Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD of Tata Electronics, highlighted the significance of ASML’s expertise in lithography for the fab’s success and local talent growth. Christophe Fouquet, ASML’s President and CEO, emphasized India’s expanding semiconductor sector and the company’s commitment to long-term partnerships in the region. The Dholera facility is progressing rapidly, with ASML’s support expected to enhance supply chain reliability and innovation for global customers. The MoU underscores India’s push to develop a self-reliant semiconductor industry.