PM Modi Launches Rs 3,700 Crore HCL-Foxconn Chip Plant in Jewar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated virtually in the groundbreaking ceremony for a major semiconductor joint venture between HCL Group and Taiwan's Foxconn. The Rs 3,700 crore Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility will be located in the YEIDA area near Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The plant will manufacture display driver integrated circuits crucial for smartphones, laptops, and automotive electronics. This project is a key step in India's strategy to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem, reduce imports, and create significant employment.

Key Points: PM Modi Launches HCL-Foxconn Semiconductor Plant in UP

  • Rs 3,700 crore investment
  • OSAT facility for display driver chips
  • Near Noida International Airport
  • Expected to create thousands of jobs
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PM Modi to participate in groundbreaking event of HCL-Foxconn chip project today

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the Rs 3,700 crore HCL-Foxconn OSAT chip facility in Jewar, boosting India's semiconductor self-reliance.

"A significant milestone in India's journey towards technological self-reliance - Official Statement"

New Delhi, Feb 21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Rs 3,700 crore HCL-Foxconn joint venture project - India Chip Pvt. Ltd. - in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority area near the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday via video conferencing.

The establishment of the semiconductor facility by Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn and India's HCL Group 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.

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 mobile phones, tablets, laptops, 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 facility is also expected to create thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities to engineers, technicians, and professionals, while catalysing growth in ancillary industries, the statement said.

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.

Foxconn holds a 40 per cent equity stake in the venture and has already infused $37.2 million (around Rs 312 crore). The Taiwanese contract manufacturer may invest up to Rs 424 crore in the company.

YEIDA has allocated around 48 acres of land for the project in Sector 28, Jewar, near the upcoming Noida International Airport.

The facility will house an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test plant focused on display driver integrated circuits used in smartphones, laptops, and automotive applications.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While the investment and job creation are positive, I hope the environmental impact near the Yamuna is thoroughly assessed. Industrial projects of this scale need strict safeguards. The focus should be on sustainable manufacturing.
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Vikram M
Finally! We've been talking about semiconductor manufacturing for years. A joint venture with Foxconn brings serious credibility and tech transfer. This will reduce our massive import bill for electronics components. Great strategic move.
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Priya S
As an engineer in Bangalore, I'm excited about the new opportunities. But the real test will be execution and creating a full supply chain, not just one facility. Hope our institutes like IITs are aligned for R&D support.
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Rohit P
Location near Jewar airport and Yamuna Expressway is perfect for logistics. UP is transforming. My cousin in Noida might get a job there. Hope the skill development programs start soon for local youth.
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Karthik V
Good initiative, but 3,700 crore is a relatively small investment in the global semiconductor space. We need much bigger fabs for cutting-edge chips. This is a start, but can't compete with Taiwan or South Korea yet. Hope this is just phase one.

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