Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) facility of Kaynes Semicon in Sanand, Gujarat, on March 31. This project, which received approval from the Union Cabinet on September 23, 2024, is a significant part of India’s Semiconductor Mission. With a financial commitment of ₹3,300 crore, this endeavor aims to enhance the semiconductor ecosystem in the region significantly. The Prime Minister has indicated that the growth of the semiconductor industry in India will fundamentally transform the nation’s technological landscape over the next decade.

The establishment of Kaynes Semicon’s OSAT facility is expected to be a substantial contributor to the local economy, particularly following the recent inauguration of the Micron semiconductor plant. The new facility will be capable of producing an estimated 60 lakh chips daily. OSAT operations are crucial for testing and packaging semiconductors before they are made available in the market, thereby ensuring the efficiency and reliability of chip manufacturing.

Rapid Progress in Semiconductor Initiatives

Earlier in February, Prime Minister Modi also launched the Micron plant, highlighting the rapid development of semiconductor projects in India. He pointed out that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Micron facility was signed in June 2023, followed by the foundation stone being laid in September of the same year, with commercial production expected to commence by February 2026. The Prime Minister emphasized that while such rapid approvals and progress are uncommon in developed nations, India has achieved this impressive timeline in approximately 900 days. This achievement underscores the government’s commitment to swift national advancement and decisive policymaking.

Sanand has experienced a noteworthy transformation from its previous identity as an automobile hub to becoming a critical player in India’s semiconductor industry. In addition to Kaynes Semicon and Micron Technology, another facility is in progress by CG Semi. Sanand is being positioned as India’s first chip packaging cluster, drawing parallels with global semiconductor centers such as Hsinchu City in Taiwan and Gyeonggi in South Korea.

Prime Minister Modi expressed that the initiative’s vision extends beyond merely establishing manufacturing plants; it involves creating a comprehensive ecosystem embracing the entire semiconductor value chain. This includes facets such as chip design, machinery manufacturing, and logistics. The introduction of ‘India Semiconductor Mission 2.0’ marks a significant advancement towards this objective. As production escalates, the domestic demand for materials and components is anticipated to rise, presenting vast opportunities for local industries.

India’s Role in the Global Semiconductor Market

India is increasingly becoming an integral participant in the global semiconductor supply chain. The Prime Minister noted that the efforts initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic are now coming to fruition, with ten major projects having received approval under the Semicon India Programme. Notably, four of these initiatives are based in Gujarat, highlighting the region’s strategic importance in India’s semiconductor ambitions.

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