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Tata Electronics Begins India's First Chip Production at 90nm
Tata Electronics will begin India's first chip fabrication at Dholera using 90nm technology for industrial and automotive markets, with a 28nm line planned later.
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Tata Electronics is starting India's first chip production using mature 90-nanometer process technology. The Dholera facility will initially focus on that node, which suits industrial and automotive applications. The company said it plans to introduce more advanced 28-nanometer chips later.
India has been pushing to build a domestic semiconductor industry, and this factory is the first to move from planning to physical output. The older 90nm node, while not cutting-edge, remains widely used in power-management chips, microcontrollers, and sensors for cars and factory equipment. That demand base gives the facility a reliable revenue stream while Tata develops its 28nm capability.
The move also signals a shift from assembly and packaging–where other Indian companies operate–into actual wafer fabrication. Government subsidies under the India Semiconductor Mission cover a portion of the project's cost. The next milestone is the 28nm line, which targets higher-margin chips for smartphones and wireless devices.