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India roundup: Tata plans to build two more fabs in India

Jingyue Hsiao, DIGITIMES Asia, Taipei 0

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Tata is reportedly planning to establish two additional fabs in the medium term. If successful, Lenovo could become the first company to manufacture AI servers in India by 2025.

Tata plans to build two more fabs in India

As Tata Electronics constructs India's first commercial wafer fab in three decades, it plans to leverage this experience to develop additional fabs in the medium to long term. The company will likely partner with Tata Group companies to produce the first made-in-India chips by 2026.

Lenovo to manufacture AI servers in India amid global reliance on supply in Taiwan

China-based Lenovo has announced plans to begin manufacturing AI servers at its Puducherry plant in southern India and has established a dedicated AI servers R&D lab in Bengaluru. This initiative could position India as one of the few countries with significant AI server production capabilities.

Renesas to develop end-to-end IC design capabilities in India

Renesas Electronics aims to strengthen its end-to-end chip design and product development capabilities in India, setting itself apart from many global companies that typically handle only partial development based on specifications from their global teams.

Japanese semiconductor suppliers expand in India amid Chinese import substitution

At SEMICON India 2024, major Japanese semiconductor suppliers participated, with Tokyo Electron set to expand its presence in India, underscoring the strategy to tap into the growing Indian market while reducing reliance on China.

Dixon to make Asus notebooks in India

Dixon Technologies has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Padget Electronics, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Asus India for manufacturing notebooks, according to a corporate filing with the BSE and the National Stock Exchange of India.

Applied Materials aims to grow chip clusters in India with partners

India's approval of one wafer fab and four integrated circuit (IC) backend projects has prompted semiconductor equipment providers from the US and Japan to expand their operations in the country. Applied Materials has unveiled plans to collaborate with numerous semiconductor companies to establish a cluster of chipmaking facilities in India.

SEMI, IESA to collaborate on India's semiconductor ecosystem development

SEMI has formed a strategic partnership with the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) to bolster India's position in the global semiconductor landscape, according to a press release published on the official SEMI website. IESA will become part of the SEMI family as its representative in India, maintaining its existing brand while adopting select SEMI processes and initiatives.