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Tata Electronics, TCS to develop India’s first domestic semiconductor chips by 2026

India, News

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…

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Tata Electronics, ASMPT partner for semiconductor assembly

India, News

Tata Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ASMPT Singapore to establish semiconductor assembly equipment infrastructure for its chip packaging units in Assam and Karnataka. This partnership will enhance workforce training, service engineering infrastructure, automation, and R&D in advanced packaging technologies like wirebond, flip chip, and integrated system packaging. ASMPT will support Tata Electronics in preparing for its semiconductor assembly and test facilities in Vemagal, Karnataka, and Jagiroad, Assam while promoting energy and…

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Tata Electronics begins construction of Rs 270 billion chip assembly plant in Assam

India, News

Tata Electronics has commenced the construction of a Rs 270 billion chip assembly plant in Assam. The facility, located in Jagiroad, Morigaon district, is expected to be operational by next year. The plant will produce 4,830 million chips daily using indigenously developed technologies. The construction began within five months of approval. The chips produced will be used in vehicles, including electric vehicles, 5G technology, and network infrastructure. India Semiconductor Mission aims to develop 85,000 talents,…

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Tata Motors partners with Delta Electronics and Thunderplus to expand EV charging network

India, News

Tata Motors has partnered with Delta Electronics India and Thunderplus Solutions to establish 250 new fast-charging stations for its electric commercial vehicles (CVs) across India. These stations will be strategically located in and around over 50 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kochi, significantly expanding the current network of 540 commercial vehicle charging points. Under the partnership, Tata Motors will recommend optimal locations for the charging stations based on commercial EV movement. Delta…

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Tata Group and Analog Devices ally for semiconductor manufacturing

India, News

Tata Group and global semiconductor leader Analog Devices (ADI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore semiconductor manufacturing opportunities in India. Tata Electronics, Tata Motors, and Tejas Networks will collaborate with ADI to enhance business cooperation, focusing on applications like electric vehicles and network infrastructure. Tata Motors and ADI will work on electronics hardware components for energy storage and power electronics in commercial and passenger vehicles, while Tejas Networks and ADI will explore…

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Union Cabinet approves new semiconductor unit in Gujarat

India, News

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a new semiconductor unit by Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd in Sanand, Gujarat. This facility will be India’s fifth semiconductor plant. The planned investment for the unit is Rs 33 billion, and it will have the capacity to produce 6 million chips per day. These chips will serve various industries, including automotive, electric vehicles, consumer electronics, telecom, and mobile phones. This initiative aligns with the Programme for Development…

Power Sector News Roundup for November 8, 2024

Power Bytes

Global: European clean energy stocks fall amid Trump’s victory and policy concerns Global energy efficiency improvements lag behind COP28 targets: IEA Nigeria calls for bids to develop 4 GW gas-fired power plants Ireland’s EirGrid awards contracts for renewables integration technologies RWE chooses Thyborøn Port to build Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm EDF in talks to source nuclear power for 1 GW data centre projects in France Ireland releases geophysical data ahead of 900 MW offshore…

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Tamil Nadu Cabinet approves 14 projects with Rs 386.98 billion investment

India, News

The Tamil Nadu Cabinet has approved 14 new projects with a total investment commitment of Rs 386.98 billion, expected to generate 46,931 high-end employment opportunities across 12 districts. These projects span sectors including auto and electric vehicles, electronics, green energy, telecom equipment, and advanced manufacturing. Key investments include Freetrend Industrial India’s Rs 10 billion footwear manufacturing plant in Ariyalur, creating 14,000 jobs, and Leap Green Energy’s Rs 103.75 billion investment in a hydrogen power storage…