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Published 13:01 IST, January 10th 2024

Tata to announce semiconductor fabrication plant in Gujarat

Rajeev Chandrasekaran informed that Tata Group is on the cusp of finalising plans to inaugurate a substantial semiconductor facility in Dholera, Gujarat.

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Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit: During Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, the chairman of Tata Sons, revealed that Tata Group is nearing an announcement to establish a new semiconductor fabrication facility in Gujarat, this year. The Gujarat investment summit is a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's concerted efforts to attract investments ahead of an upcoming re-election campaign.

While semiconductor manufacturing remains a pivotal component of PM’s economic strategy, initial attempts to extend $10 billion in incentives to incentivise the chipmaking sector have encountered some setbacks. Some proposals have faced delays or cancellations, complicating the government's objectives.

20-gigawatts battery storage factory 

Chandrasekaran stated, "Tata Group is on the cusp of finalising plans to inaugurate a substantial semiconductor facility in Dholera, Gujarat, with negotiations nearing completion for a prospective launch in 2024." Additionally, he disclosed that Tata Group intends to commence the construction of a battery storage factory with a capacity of 20 gigawatts in Gujarat within the forthcoming months.

Concurrently, South Korea's Simmtech announced its intentions to inaugurate a chip component manufacturing unit in Gujarat. This development aligns with the forthcoming semiconductor testing and packaging facility planned by U.S.-based chipmaker Micron in the same region.

(With Reuters inputs)

Updated 13:01 IST, January 10th 2024