N Chandrasekaran Stresses Demand and Management for India's Semiconductor Push
· Business · Economic Times
Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran stated that while India is well-positioned for the global semiconductor industry due to its talent and domestic market, companies must prioritize demand assessment and management. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy 2026 conference, he emphasized that investment decisions must account for the specific needs of businesses and the country's development. Tata Electronics is currently building a semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera, Gujarat, with support from Dutch firm ASML. Additionally, the company is developing an assembly and testing plant in Jagiroad, Assam, which is projected to produce up to 48 million chips daily for sectors including automobiles and AI.
Why it matters
The success of India's multi-billion dollar semiconductor manufacturing push depends on balancing large-scale infrastructure investments with actual market demand and operational efficiency.
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