Tata Group Secures ASML EUV Deal to Jumpstart India's Advanced Chip Production

Tata Group has signed a multi‑billion rupee agreement with Dutch lithography leader ASML to bring extreme ultraviolet (EUV) machines to India, marking the first such deal for domestic chip production. The deal is the first time ASML will ship EUV tools to a non‑traditional market, signaling confidence in India's manufacturing potential.

ASML will supply up to three EUV tools, each costing around $150 million, enabling Tata to produce sub‑10‑nanometer wafers and reduce reliance on imports for advanced semiconductors.

Indian government plans to support the venture with incentives and aims to have up to seven new semiconductor fabs operational within the next five years, aligning with its goal of a self‑reliant chip ecosystem.

Industry analysts say the partnership could accelerate India's entry into the global high‑tech chip market, create thousands of skilled jobs, and strengthen supply chains for sectors such as smartphones, automotive and AI hardware.