One more cap in India's semiconductor mission, new plant at Jewar UP announced

ANI May 14, 2025 590 views

The Indian government has greenlit a new semiconductor plant in Jewar, UP, through a joint venture between HCL and Foxconn. The Rs3,706 crore facility will produce 20,000 wafers monthly, boosting domestic chip production. This marks the sixth project under India’s semiconductor mission, following Micron and Tata-led initiatives. The move strengthens India’s push for self-reliance in critical tech manufacturing.

"This facility will strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem with 20,000 wafers per month capacity." – Government Minister
New Delhi, May 14: In a significant stride for India's semiconductor ambitions, the government has approved a new semiconductor manufacturing unit with a financial outlay of Rs3,706 crore.

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HCL-Foxconn to set up Rs3,706 crore chip plant in Jewar

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Sixth semiconductor unit approved under India’s Rs76,000 crore mission

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Expected to produce 36 million chips monthly

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Follows Micron, Tata, and CG Power projects

This facility will be established near Uttar Pradesh's Jewar Airport through a joint venture between the HCL Group and Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn. The sixth unit is expected to generate employment for around 2,000 people and will help significantly in strengthening India's semiconductor ecosystem.

The unit at Jewar will have 20,000 wafers per month capacity, and the chips 36 million (3.6 crore) per month, the minister said.

This project aligns with the goals of the India Semiconductor Mission, which aims to incentivize the development of a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem within the country. The mission supports various facets of semiconductor manufacturing, including fabs for silicon, displays, compound semiconductors, as well as packaging and design. The Union Cabinet has committed a total of Rs76,000 crore for the development of a sustainable semiconductor and display ecosystem in 2021.

The HCL-Foxconn venture is the latest addition to India's burgeoning semiconductor landscape. Previously, five other significant projects have been approved.

Micron Technology is setting up a Rs22,516 crore unit in Sanand, Gujarat, in June 2023, providing 50 per cent fiscal support on pari-passu basis.

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) and Powerchip are collaborating on a Rs91,000 crore fab in Dholera, with production expected to commence by 2026. Tata Electronics is also establishing a Rs27,000 crore assembly and test facility in Assam, slated to be operational by mid-2025.

A joint venture between CG Power, Renesas, and Stars Microelectronics is developing an OSAT facility in Sanand, with pilot production expected by July 2025.

Lastly, Kaynes Semicon received approval for a Rs3,300 crore chip unit, also in Sanand.

This series of approvals underscores the Indian government's proactive approach to fostering a robust and self-reliant semiconductor industry, attracting substantial domestic and international investment and paving the way for technological advancement and economic growth.

Reader Comments

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Amit K.
Finally some concrete steps towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in semiconductors! 🚀 This Jewar plant along with other projects will reduce our dependence on China and Taiwan. UP is becoming a tech hub - first Noida, now Jewar. Hope local youth get proper training to work in these high-tech facilities.
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Priya M.
Good initiative but I hope the government ensures proper environmental safeguards. Semiconductor manufacturing uses lots of water and chemicals. We don't want another pollution crisis like in Bengaluru's tech parks. Also, 2000 jobs seem too few for such a big investment - hope more employment gets generated indirectly.
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Rahul S.
Foxconn's involvement is a double-edged sword. They bring expertise but have a history of labor issues. Hope HCL ensures good working conditions. Nevertheless, this is a game-changer for India's electronics manufacturing dreams. Maybe one day we'll have 'Made in India' chips in all our phones!
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Sunita T.
As someone from Noida, I'm excited to see development coming to Western UP. But the government must improve infrastructure - Jewar airport isn't even fully ready yet. Need better roads, metro connectivity and housing for workers. Otherwise all these projects will face operational challenges.
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Vikram J.
₹76,000 crore commitment shows serious intent! But we're still playing catch-up with China. Their semiconductor industry is decades ahead. Need more focus on R&D and design capabilities, not just manufacturing. IITs should introduce specialized courses in chip design to build talent pipeline.
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Neha P.
Happy to see Assam getting a semiconductor unit too! North-East has been neglected for too long in industrial development. Hope this brings more opportunities to the region. Just concerned whether we'll have enough skilled workforce - maybe need to set up training centers there first.

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