Ratan Tata, an industrialist and the Emeritus Chairman of Tata Sons, stated that Assam will become globally recognized due to Tata’s production of semiconductors there. When Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Chairman N Chandrasekaran and Emeritus Chairman Ratan Tata of Tata Sons, he expressed gratitude to them for establishing the semiconductor factory, the foundation of which was laid last week by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ratan Tata wrote on X, The investments being made in Assam transform the state in sophisticated cancer care. Today, through collaboration between the state government of Assam and the Tata Group, efforts are underway to establish Assam as a key player in the field of advanced semiconductor technology. This new development will place Assam on the world map. We would like to thank the Chief Minister of Assam, Mr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, for his support and vision in making all of this happen.
Sarma shared X (Twitter)and expressed gratitude to Ratan Tata for his valuable insights, generous hospitality, and, most importantly, his confidence in the #ViksitAssam initiative.
He elaborated further, mentioning that throughout his discussions with the Tata leadership, they reached a mutual agreement to establish a skill development center, to be situated within the confines of the semiconductor facility in Jagiroad. Sarma reiterated, “During our deliberations with the Tata leadership, it was decided to establish a skill development center co-located with the semiconductor facility in Jagiroad.”
Just last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a virtual ceremony to inaugurate the groundbreaking for the Tata Group’s “Semiconductor Assembly & Test Facility,” a homegrown project valued at Rs 27,000 crore, situated in Jagiroad within Morigaon district.
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Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) also initiated the groundbreaking ceremony for its semiconductor fabrication facility, valued at Rs 91,000 crore, located within the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR). Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for India’s inaugural semiconductor fabrication plant.
Together, Tata Electronics and Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) of Taiwan will construct India’s first cutting-edge fabrication facility with AI capabilities. Chips for applications like power management integrated circuits (IC), display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU), and high-performance computer logic will be produced in the new semiconductor fab. The first chip will be produced by the Fab before the end of 2026, and it will be able to produce up to 50,000 wafers per month.
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In a statement last week, Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran emphasized the significance of India’s advancement into semiconductor production, stating, “India’s evolution into a semiconductor hub is crucial.” He expressed satisfaction over the Tata Group’s achievement in establishing both the first semiconductor FAB and the inaugural indigenous assembly unit in Assam. Chandrasekaran highlighted the potential for prosperity and job creation in the region, foreseeing a transformative impact resulting from this particular investment.
