Tata Electronics, TCS to develop India’s first domestic semiconductor chips by 2026
Author: PPD Team Date: September 16, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: September 16, 2024
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is collaborating with Tata Electronics to introduce India’s first domestically produced semiconductor chips by 2026. Tata Electronics is leading the manufacturing efforts, targeting industries such as automotive, electronics, power, consumer goods, and healthcare. TCS will contribute through semiconductor design, engineering, and related services, including software solutions and IP-based products.
The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) has approved three semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including two led by Tata Electronics: a USD 11-billion chip manufacturing plant in Dholera, Gujarat, with Powerchip Semiconductor (PSMC) and a USD 3.26-billion facility in Assam for chip assembly and testing.
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