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India's Semiconductor Push Attracts Global Giants Like ASML, Says Minister

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the global headquarters of semiconductor lithography leader ASML in the Netherlands. He stated that India's new semiconductor industry, particularly the upcoming Dholera fabrication plant, will utilize ASML's advanced equipment. Vaishnaw emphasized that global equipment manufacturers are being drawn to establish a base in India due to its design capabilities, large talent pool, and consistent government policies. ASML, which participated in SEMICON India 2025, has shown strong interest in partnering with India's burgeoning semiconductor sector.

Key Points: India's Semiconductor Industry Lures Global Equipment Makers

  • India's new semiconductor industry
  • Lithography is most complex process
  • Global firms setting up in India
  • Dholera fab to use ASML tech
  • ASML participated in SEMICON India 2025
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"Equipment manufacturers from all over world setting upbase in India": Ashwini Vaishnaw visits ASML headquarters in Netherlands

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visits ASML, highlights India's design talent and policies attracting global semiconductor equipment manufacturers.

"Equipment manufacturers from all over the world are setting up a base in India - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, January 23

Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday visited ASML's headquarters in Veldhoven, Netherlands, according to an official release from the Ministry of Electronics and IT.

Speaking during the visit, the Minister said that India has started a new semiconductor industry and that lithography, which involves printing the circuit on the wafer, is the most complex and precision-intensive process in the entire semiconductor manufacturing chain.

"Equipment manufacturers from all over the world are setting up a base in India, because of the design capabilities, huge talent pool and the consistent policies of PM Narendra Modi. ASML enables practically every chip manufactured in the world. Its entire senior leadership," sharing an 'X' post Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

The Minister informed that ASML is the world's leading provider of lithographic tools and added that ASML enables the manufacture of practically every chip worldwide. "Our fab in Dholera will be using ASML equipment. So I have come here to visit and understand their technology," Vaishnaw said.

The Minister emphasised that ASML coming to India would be a significant development, noting that several equipment manufacturers from across the world are now looking to establish a base in India due to the country's design capabilities, large talent pool, and the consistent policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

ASML is the world's leading supplier to the semiconductor industry. The Dutch multinational company specialises in the development and manufacturing of photolithography machines used to produce integrated circuits. It enables leading chipmakers to mass-produce patterns on silicon, helping to make smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient chips.

An ASML delegation participated in SEMICON India 2025, where it expressed a strong interest in becoming a partner in India's semiconductor journey.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone in the tech industry, this is the kind of strategic partnership we need. ASML's technology is critical. If they come, it will attract a whole ecosystem of suppliers and create high-quality jobs. The focus on design talent is spot on.
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Rohit P
Promising, but let's see the actual ground reality. We've heard many announcements. The real test will be when the first wafer comes out of Dholera. Hope the policies remain consistent for the long haul, not just for headlines.
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Priya S
Finally! This is how we become truly Atmanirbhar. Instead of just assembling phones, we need to master the core tech. Lithography is the heart of chip making. Hope our engineering colleges are ready to skill up for this new industry.
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Michael C
Interesting development in the global semiconductor landscape. India has the potential to be a serious player if it can secure partnerships with key equipment makers like ASML. The talent pool argument is very strong.
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Ananya R
My brother is an electronics engineer. He's been talking about this for years. If this happens, it will stop the brain drain to the US and Taiwan. Young Indians will have world-class opportunities right here. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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