India Accelerates Semiconductor Production With Eight New Plants Launching Commercial Operations

India is constructing eight semiconductor plants in multiple states, each slated to handle distinct manufacturing processes such as wafer fabrication, assembly, and testing, marking a significant boost to the country’s domestic chip‑making capacity.

Four Plants are set to start commercial production in the near future, transitioning from pilot lines to full‑scale output and providing the first locally sourced silicon components for Indian electronics firms.

Fabless Sector gains policy incentives and investment to nurture design firms, creating a complementary ecosystem that pairs home‑grown chip designers with the newly built fabs, aiming for a complete supply chain inside India.

Prime Minister Modi will open the SEMICON India event, highlighting the government’s goal of positioning India as a global semiconductor manufacturing hub and inviting international partners to the growing ecosystem.