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India's Semiconductor Leap: ASML Tech Powers Dholera Fab, Production Starts Soon

India has initiated a new semiconductor industry, with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighting the critical role of ASML's lithography technology for the upcoming fabrication plant in Dholera. Pilot production has commenced at several approved facilities, with the first plant expected to begin commercial production as early as February. The minister credited the country's design capabilities, talent pool, and consistent government policies for attracting global equipment manufacturers. With a mature electronics ecosystem now in place, India is also poised to see the emergence of its own indigenous mobile phone brands within the next 12 to 18 months.

Key Points: India's Chip Industry Begins Production with ASML Tech

  • ASML lithography tools for Dholera fab
  • Commercial chip production begins this year
  • Indigenous mobile phone brands expected in 12-18 months
  • Strong electronics ecosystem enables semiconductor push
  • Government's methodical approach to build robust chip sector
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India heralds new chip industry, commercial production set to begin this year

India starts commercial chip production using ASML lithography. Minister Vaishnaw announces Dholera fab milestone and indigenous phone brands.

India heralds new chip industry, commercial production set to begin this year
"Our fab in Dholera will be using ASML equipment. - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, Jan 24

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, according to the government.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Dutch multinational company ASML is the world's leading provider of lithographic tools and added that ASML enables practically every chip manufactured in the world.

"Our fab in Dholera will be using ASML equipment. So, I have come here to visit and understand their technology," Vaishnaw said as he visited the headquarters of ASML in Veldhoven, Netherlands.

Vaishnaw said that ASML coming to India would be a significant development.

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, he emphasised.

On semiconductors, the Minister said that pilot production has commenced in several approved facilities, with commercial production expected to begin shortly.

In Davos, He emphasised that the government is proceeding in a careful and methodical manner to build a robust semiconductor ecosystem and strengthen India's long-term capabilities in this critical sector.

"Commercial production is set to begin shortly at one of the four semiconductor plants where pilot production has already commenced, with the first plant expected to start production in February," Vaishnaw informed.

He described this as a major milestone achieved after six decades of effort, reflecting the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong focus on building foundational technologies.

With a strong and mature electronics ecosystem now in place in the country, the time is right for India to develop its own indigenous mobile phone brands.

India is also expected to see its own mobile phone brands emerge within the next 12 to 18 months, the minister noted.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone in the tech industry, this is huge news. Partnering with ASML means we're aiming for the top tier from the start. The Dholera fab could become a major global hub. Exciting times for Indian engineers!
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Priya S
Hope this translates into more high-quality jobs for our youth and reduces the brain drain. The mention of indigenous mobile brands is particularly exciting. Can't wait to see a 'Made in India' chip inside a 'Designed in India' phone! 🤞
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Rahul R
While the ambition is commendable, let's be cautiously optimistic. Setting up a chip fab is one thing, achieving consistent high yields and competing with established players like TSMC is another. The government must ensure this isn't just another announcement but has sustained follow-through.
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Anjali F
After six decades! Better late than never. This is foundational for everything from defence to consumer electronics. If we get this right, it will boost every sector of the economy. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
The global supply chain shift is real, and India is positioning itself perfectly. Having a local source for chips will make Indian manufacturing much more resilient. A very smart move in the current geopolitical climate.

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