Tata’s Rs 27,000-crore chip plant in Assam to be operational by 2025: N Chandrasekaran

Tata Electronics’ ambitious Rs 27,000-crore chip assembly plant in Assam is set to create 27,000 jobs and is expected to become operational in 2025. This announcement was made by Tata Sons Chairman, N Chandrasekaran, during the Bhumi Pujan ceremony of the plant.

Key Highlights

• Job Creation:
  • The plant will generate 27,000 jobs
  • 15,000 direct jobs and 12,000 indirect jobs
• Operational Timeline:
  • Expected to be operational by mid-2025
• Strategic Location:
  • Located at Jagiroad, with access to abundant water and green power
  • Close to semiconductor hubs in Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore

Facility Details

• First of Its Kind:
  • India’s first indigenous semiconductor assembly and test facility
  • Focus on wire bond, flip chip, and integrated systems packaging (ISP)
• Investment and Growth:
  • Investment of Rs 27,000 crore
  • Expected to boost hi-tech manufacturing in India
• Technological Focus:
  • Aimed at serving global demands in AI, industrial, and consumer electronics

Inauguration Ceremony

• Participants:
  • Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and N Chandrasekaran
  • Rituals performed amidst chanting of hymns by priests from different parts of the country
• Statements:
  • Chandrasekaran expressed eagerness to accelerate the building of the factory
  • Best wishes conveyed from Ratan Tata to Assam residents

Impact on Assam

• Economic Boost:
  • The project will transform Assam’s industrial landscape
  • Herald a new era of growth in the region
• Government Support:
  • Thanks to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Ashwani Vaishnav for expediting the project
  • Envisioned under the Centre’s semiconductor policy driven by the India Semiconductor Mission and Assam’s electronics policy

Facility Phases

• First Phase:
  • Expected to be operational by mid-2025
  • Focus on three key platform technologies with plans to expand to advanced packaging technologies in the future

The Tata semiconductor assembly and test facility at Jagiroad will play a crucial role in meeting the growing global demand for semiconductors and will significantly contribute to the industrialization of North-East India.

Table: Key Metrics

The Tata chip plant in Assam marks a significant milestone for India’s semiconductor industry. With substantial investment and job creation, it promises to boost the region’s economy and position India as a key player in the global electronics supply chain.