Tata Group to Build Semiconductor Fabrication Plant in Gujarat

By siliconindia  |  Thursday, 11 January 2024, 11:19 IST

Tata Group to Build Semiconductor Fabrication Plant in Gujarat
Tata Group Chairman, N Chandrasekaran, announced at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit that the conglomerate is in the final negotiation stages for the establishment of a significant semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat. Chandrasekaran stated, 'We are about to complete these negotiations and start in 2024.' Additionally, the group is progressing with its initiative to build a 20-gigawatt-hours lithium-ion battery gigafactory in Sanand, Gujarat, with Chandrasekaran confirming, 'The project should start construction in the next couple of months'.
Underscoring their dedication to Gujarat, Chandrasekaran expressed, “We have substantial commitments to expand our presence in the state of Gujarat. Sanand is evolving into a hub for all our electric vehicle technologies”. This expansion is geared towards meeting the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs). Tata Motors, the largest electric car manufacturer in India, aims to operationalize its newly acquired Sanand plant this year, increasing their monthly capacity from 55,000 to an additional 30,000 units.
Furthermore, in collaboration with the Union and Gujarat governments, the Tata Group plans to launch an extensive skill development institute. Chandrasekaran elaborated, stating, “It will train more than 25,000 professionals annually, focusing primarily on advanced manufacturing of electric vehicles and advanced electronics, among other areas”. Stressing the strategic significance of Gujarat, Chandrasekaran remarked, “We see Gujarat as a critical destination not only for business growth but also for the future development of advanced technology industries in India”.
Tata Motors aims for a substantial increase in their electric vehicle portfolio, targeting 50% by 2030. Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, highlighted their collaboration with Agratas Energy, the Tata Group’s lithium-ion cell manufacturing subsidiary, to enhance domestic value addition in the electric vehicle business. Regarding Micron Technology’s plan to establish a semiconductor facility in Gujarat, President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra commented, “Memory is a key enabler of AI, and Micron is a leading powerhouse in memory. I’m proud that in June we announced plans to build a world-class memory assembly and test facility right here in Gujarat, the first of its kind in India”.

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