PM Modi Launches HCL-Foxconn Chip Plant, Boosting India's Tech Self-Reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the HCL-Foxconn joint venture semiconductor facility in Uttar Pradesh's Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority. The Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) plant, set up by India Chip Pvt. Ltd., involves an investment exceeding ₹3,700 crore. This project is a key step in strengthening India's domestic manufacturing, reducing import dependence, and building resilient supply chains for electronics. It is expected to generate significant employment and support critical sectors like mobile devices, automotive, and consumer electronics.

Key Points: PM Modi Inaugurates HCL-Foxconn Semiconductor Facility in UP

  • ₹3,700+ crore investment
  • OSAT facility at YEIDA, UP
  • Aims for tech self-reliance & reduced imports
  • To support mobile, auto, electronics sectors
  • Expected to create thousands of jobs
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PM Modi to participate in groundbreaking ceremony of HCL-Foxconn joint venture project tomorrow; semiconductor facility in UP to support key sectors

PM Modi virtually inaugurates the HCL-Foxconn OSAT semiconductor plant in UP, a ₹3,700+ crore project to boost India's electronics manufacturing and create jobs.

"Through this initiative, India's semiconductor ecosystem will receive a major boost, fostering innovation, skill development, and technology transfer - Official Release"

New Delhi, February 20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony of the HCL-Foxconn Joint Venture project - India Chip Pvt. Ltd. - in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority, Uttar Pradesh, tomorrow at around 5 pm via video conferencing.

The Prime Minister will also address the gathering on the occasion.

The establishment of the HCL-Foxconn semiconductor facility marks a significant milestone in India's journey towards technological self-reliance and reflects the Prime Minister's vision of positioning India as a trusted global destination for high-end electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, a release said.

This Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility at YEIDA will be set up by India Chip Pvt. Ltd. under the Modified Scheme for Semiconductor Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP), with a total investment of over Rs 3,700 crore.

The project is aligned with the Government's efforts to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities, reduce import dependence, and build resilient global supply chains.

It is expected to play a crucial role in supporting key sectors such as mobiles phones, tablet, laptop, automotive, consumer electronics and other devices.

"Through this initiative, India's semiconductor ecosystem will receive a major boost, fostering innovation, skill development, and technology transfer," the release said.

The facility is also expected to create thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities to engineers, technicians, and professionals, while catalysing growth in ancillary industries, it added.

The HCL-Foxconn joint venture underscores India's growing stature in the global semiconductor landscape and represents a major step forward in building a robust and self-reliant electronics manufacturing ecosystem, the release said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great initiative, but I hope the focus is also on developing the local talent pool. We need strong vocational training programs in places like Noida and Greater Noida to ensure our youth are ready for these high-tech jobs.
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Rohit P
₹3,700 crore investment is huge! This will have a massive multiplier effect on the local economy. Expecting real estate and services around YEIDA to boom. Good for UP's development.
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Michael C
As someone in the tech industry, this is a crucial step. Reducing import dependence on chips from Taiwan and China is vital for our national security and economic resilience. Hope to see more such projects.
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Sarah B
While the project sounds promising, I sincerely hope the environmental impact on the Yamuna region is thoroughly assessed and mitigated. Industrial development should not come at the cost of our rivers.
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Karthik V
HCL and Foxconn is a powerful combo! This OSAT facility is just the beginning. If we get the entire semiconductor supply chain—design, fabrication, packaging—in India, we can truly compete globally. Jai Hind!

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