Tata Electronics has partnered with Taiwan’s chip major Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation to build the fab at Dholera Special Investment Region. Tata Electronics has begun training employees in Taiwan for its $11-billion semiconductor fabrication facility in Gujarat, with more batches set to travel to the island from next month, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Tata Electronics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, has partnered with one of Taiwan’s chip majors, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), to build the fab at Dholera Special Investment Region. The first chip is expected to roll out from the facility by the end of 2026. The first batch of Tata Electronics employees currently being trained by PSMC are Indian nationals living in Taiwan who were recently hired by Tata Electronics, two people familiar with the development said on condition of anonymity. More batches of Tata Electronics employees from India are expected to join them from October, they said. An external spokesperson of Tata Group, responding to an email query, declined to comment on the development. An Indian official aware of the development, requesting anonymity, said the venture between Tata Electronics and PSMC is a significant industrial development to make India future ready. “The Taiwanese firm has the required technology and Tata Group has the requisite IT exposure. The two are an ideal fit for high value manufacturing, which requires specific training of the local workforce in batches. The government is committed to support such requirements with necessary regulatory approvals,” the official said, declining to give company-specific information. Tata Group plans to train thousands, including on-the job training and upgrading of skills, and visas for this purpose won’t be an issue, the official added. On February 29, the government approved Tata Electronics’ proposal to build the fab in Dholera, a significant move under the “Make in India, for the world” campaign. India has wooed Taiwan’s chip majors, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and PSMC, and smaller firms that play a key role in semiconductor supply chains as part of New Delhi’s ambitious plans to become a leading player in manufacturing chips needed for both consumer products and sensitive security equipment. The two people cited above said Tata Electronics has hired a few employees of TSMC for its venture in Dholera in order to build up the management needed for the crucial project. Before groundbreaking was done in Dholera in March, PSMC chairman Frank Huang said the venture will involve transfer of technology and will begin with 28 nanometer (nm) chips. Tata Group has said the AI-enabled fab will be capable of making up to 50,000 wafers a month. It will manufacture chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers and high-performance computing logic to meet the needs of sectors such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence. The Indian official cited above said: “The project has the government’s blessings as India wants to become self-reliant in chip manufacturing, a component necessary for all futuristic industrial developments.” At the same time, the Taiwanese side has pushed Tata Group to get Air India to launch direct flights to Taipei as part of steps to improve connectivity and boost trade and investments, the people cited above said. There are currently no direct flights between the two sides and Taiwan’s airlines such as China Airlines and EVA Air don’t have the capability to start flights to New Delhi, they said. India’s external affairs ministry and Taiwan’s labour ministry are also finalising arrangements for the first batch of Indian workers to be sent to the island early in 2025 under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on migration and mobility signed in February this year, the people said. This group is expected to comprise workers for the construction and manufacturing sectors, and the number of workers is yet to be finalised, they said. Taiwan could hire up to 100,000 Indians to work in factories, farms and hospitals. India and Taiwan don’t have formal diplomatic relations, though both established representative offices in each other’s capitals in 1995. Besides the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in New Delhi, Taiwan set up an office in Chennai in December 2012 and has plans to enhance its presence in the country by setting up a new office in Mumbai. Invest in Dholera SIR with the Most Trusted Developer – Dholera Metro City Group

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the leadership team of Tata Sons and PSMC to discuss semiconductor manufacturing projects in the country. This comes as Tata Electronics concluded an agreement with the Taiwanese powerchip company for technology support to the tech major’s Dholera wafer fab. “Had a great meeting with the leadership team of Tata Sons and PSMC. They shared updates on their Semiconductor manufacturing projects. PSMC expressed enthusiasm to further expand its footprint in India,” said PM Modi on social media.  Source by https://www.businesstoday.in/

Ahmedabad: The construction of the 109-kilometer expressway linking Ahmedabad with the smart city of Dholera is advancing swiftly, with approximately 80% of the work complete. Expected to become operational by early 2025, the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway, built at a cost of Rs. 4,373 crores, will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 40 to 45 minutes. The expressway will connect the Sardar Patel Ring Road in Ahmedabad with India’s first Greenfield Smart City. Many YouTube vloggers have visited the site to track its progress. Recently, RS Live shared updates on the construction phases. Beginning from Ahmedabad, construction work on the diamond interchange at the SP Ring Road is nearly complete, with one side already open for traffic, while the other side remains closed. A 5-kilometer stretch from the SP Ring Road interchange on this expressway is ready. Moving toward Dholera, the road alignment work is complete, and the first layer of blacktopping is done. Currently, it is an 8-lane highway (4 lanes on each side) with future expansion potential to 12 lanes. Roadside planting has also begun, adding visible greenery. After the initial 5 kilometers, work is underway on a major railway overbridge made from steel. Construction of the ramps on both sides of the bridge is complete, and the pillars for the steel bridge are ready. Work to launch the steel and concrete girders is ongoing. This elevated section will span approximately 700 meters. The next major junction on the expressway is the Pipli junction, which will connect to Dholera International Airport, followed by another interchange that links to Dholera Smart City. Approaching Pipli Junction, work is nearly complete, with signage installed, including speed limits indicating a maximum of 120 km/h for cars and 80 km/h for commercial vehicles. Speed detection cameras have also been installed along the route. The Pipli Interchange is one of the largest on this route, as it provides access to Dholera International Airport. Another 10-kilometer road from this interchange to the airport is under construction. Following this is the Ambli interchange, the first interchange of Dholera SIR from the Ahmedabad side. Its construction is complete, with streetlights and crash barriers installed. Painting work has begun, and lane marking is the final step. Additional planting will start soon. This 109-kilometer expressway ends at Adhelai Interchange for travelers from Ahmedabad and serves as the starting point for those coming from Bhavnagar. This interchange is ready, with vehicles already using the road. Streetlights are in place, and landscaping is ongoing. This interchange also connects the expressway to the old highway currently used to travel from Ahmedabad to Dholera and further to Bhavnagar, only 25 kilometers away. After reviewing the entire highway, the vlogger concluded that around 80% of the work is complete, with the remaining 20% underway. The expressway is expected to open in 2025. It is noteworthy that the Union government in August announced that the project is slated for completion in FY 2024-25, and it is likely to open in the early quarter of next year. Source by https://deshgujarat.com/

MoU Signed Between Gujarat’s Science and Technology Department and Global Industry Leader JabilJabil to Set Up an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Unit with ₹1,000 Crore Investment in Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR)MoU to Propel Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” InitiativeJabil’s New Unit Expected to Commence by 2027, Creating Around 5,000 Employment Opportunities Ahmedabad: The construction of the 109-kilometer expressway linking Ahmedabad with the smart city of Dholera is advancing swiftly, with approximately 80% of the work complete. Expected to become operational by early 2025, the, built at a cost of Rs. 4,373 crores, will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 40 to 45 minutes. With the visionary guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India has emerged as a global leader in technological transformation, positioning itself as a hub for digital innovation. The India Semiconductor Mission, India AI Mission, and National Quantum Mission are set to revolutionize the electronics manufacturing sector, alongside advancements in AI, IoT, and 5G technology. Guided by the Prime Minister’s vision and driven by the Chief Minister’s leadership, Gujarat is at the forefront of this transformation. The signing of this MOU represents another significant leap in the state’s journey toward becoming a global technology leader. The MOU, signed between the Gujarat Science and Technology Department and Jabil—a global leader in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions—outlines an investment of ₹1,000 crore in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR). The new unit, developed in partnership with the Gujarat Government, will focus on sectors including networking, capital goods, automotive, and other allied industries. The MOU, signed in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, highlights Jabil’s commitment to expanding its operations in India by 2027, generating an estimated 5,000 jobs, and driving skill development through enhanced research and development capabilities. Shri B.N. Shukla, Operations Director of Jabil, and Shri Manish Gurvan, Mission Director of the Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM), officially signed the MOU. The formal exchange took place between Smt. Mona Khandhar, Principal Secretary of the Science and Technology Department, and Mr. Frederic McCoy, Executive Vice President, Global at Jabil. GSEM serves as the nodal implementation agency for Gujarat’s electronics sector investments. “This MOU will significantly strengthen the state’s technology ecosystem by creating high-skill job opportunities and promoting the manufacture of world-class products. The Dholera SIR, equipped with industry-ready plug-and-play infrastructure and an efficient logistical framework, is poised to support high-tech manufacturing, aligning with the Prime Minister’s Make in India initiative,” said Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel. Jabil, a trusted partner for top global brands, has over 50 years of industry experience and operates more than 100 sites globally. The company combines its extensive global reach with local expertise to deliver scalable, customized solutions. Technology leaders like Micron, Tata Electronics, CG Power, and Cranes have already set up semiconductor operations in Gujarat. Tata Electronics Private Limited, a subsidiary of the Tata Group, is establishing India’s first commercial semiconductor fab at Dholera. Jabil’s expansion in India will create unique opportunities for technology companies and strengthen the robust ecosystem in Dholera. The MOU signing ceremony was attended by Chief Minister’s Additional Chief Secretary Shri Pankaj Joshi, Principal Secretary of the Science and Technology Department Smt. Mona Khandhar, and senior officials from Jabil.  Source by https://cmogujarat.gov.in/