Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced that India is set to have four semiconductor plants operational by 2026, with two more expected to be completed by 2027. He also revealed that the country’s first semiconductor fabrication (fab) unit will be ready by 2028 in Dholera.
Second Semiconductor Plant Inaugurated in Sanand
The announcement came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kaynes Semicon OSAT plant in Sanand.
Vaishnaw stated that:
- The Sanand facility is India’s second semiconductor plant
- The first plant, operated by Micron Technology, was inaugurated on February 28, 2026
- The third plant is scheduled for inauguration in July 2026
Rapid Growth of India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem
Highlighting the pace of development, the minister noted that the Kaynes Semicon plant progressed from foundation to production in just 14 months, reflecting India’s growing capabilities in semiconductor manufacturing.
He emphasized that this progress is inspiring engineers and students across the country and strengthening the domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
Focus on Global Competitiveness
Vaishnaw stressed that India must remain competitive globally by excelling in:
- Quality
- Cost efficiency
He added that the government is supporting the sector by building a comprehensive ecosystem, including:
- Machinery
- Chemicals and gases
- Testing infrastructure
Skilling Push: 60,000 Engineers Trained
The minister revealed that around 60,000 engineers from 315 universities have been trained using advanced global tools from companies like:
- Synopsys
- Cadence Design Systems
These engineers are actively contributing to chip design, with some chips already being manufactured in a lab in Chandigarh.
Global Tech Giants Expanding in India
Leading semiconductor companies such as:
- NVIDIA
- AMD
- Intel
are currently engaged in advanced chip design work in India, including cutting-edge 2-nanometer chips.
Vision: ‘Design in India’ and ‘Make in India’
The minister reiterated India’s strategy of combining “Design in India” with “Make in India” to build a strong semiconductor ecosystem.
Under the next phase, Semiconductor 2.0, the government aims to ensure that the entire supply chain—machines, gases, and chemicals—is developed domestically.
Long-Term Targets for India
India has set ambitious goals:
- Become one of the top 6 semiconductor nations by 2032
- Enter the top 3 globally by 2047
