Tata Electronics & ASML Inks Pact: What It Means For India’s Chip Ambitions

India’s semiconductor industry is expanding rapidly, and partnerships across technology, manufacturing, supply chain and research will play an important role in supporting the growth. Tata Electronics, an electronics and semiconductor manufacturing company, and ASML, one of the world’s leading semiconductor equipment manufacturing companies announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in India.

“Following our conversations in India and our presence at SEMICON India, the signing of the memorandum of understanding between ASML and Tata Electronics was a natural and meaningful next step. Through this collaboration, we intend to contribute ASML’s lithography tools and holistic lithography solutions to the establishment and ramp-up of Tata Electronics’ upcoming fab in Dholera. The partnership also includes collaboration on local talent development, supply chain initiatives and R&D required for the fab’s success,” said Christophe Fouquet, CEO, ASML.

“We look forward to working closely with Tata Electronics to explore the compelling opportunities emerging across India’s semiconductor sector and support its continued growth,” he added.

Through this partnership, ASML will enable the establishment and successful ramp up of Tata Electronics’ upcoming 300 mm (12 inch) semiconductor Fab in Dholera, Gujarat. This collaboration is an important step in the context of the intensifying strategic collaboration between India and The Netherlands in the field of critical technologies, such as semiconductor technology.

ASML offers a comprehensive portfolio of lithography solutions that are essential across the semiconductor manufacturing spectrum. Furthermore, ASML’s EUV lithography systems are primarily used in advanced semiconductor manufacturing, specifically for nodes at 7nm and below. “The accessibility of EUV technology largely depends on customers’ technology roadmap. We are pleased to contribute our technological expertise to India’s development,” Fouquet told Entrepreneur India in a previous interview.

Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD of Tata Electronics,said, “We are excited to partner with ASML, a company known for its innovation and leadership in lithography, and for enabling semiconductor customers globally. ASML’s deep expertise in holistic lithography solutions will ensure the timely ramp of our Fab in Dholera,create a resilient and trusted supply chain for our global customers, drive innovation, and developtalentlocally. This foundational partnership with ASML brings a shared commitment to the highest standards of quality, yield, and manufacturing excellence, and it will go a long way in building a strong semiconductor ecosystem in India.”

ASML attended SEMICON India 2025 for the first time, emphasizing its commitment to supporting India’s growing semiconductor industry. The company showcased its holistic lithography portfolio, which integrates lithography systems, computational software, metrology, and inspection solutions.

With a planned total investment of US$11 billion, the facility will manufacture semiconductors for a variety of applications across automotive, mobile devices, artificial intelligence (AI), and other key segments, to serve customers globally. Tata Electronics has strategically partnered with key global customers and ecosystem companies, starting with PSMC (Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, Taiwan), with access to a broad technology portfolio including 28nm, 40nm, 55nm, 90nm, and 110nm.Construction of the plant is progressing rapidly.

Qualcomm and Tata Electronics recently partnered to manufacture automotive modules in India. The collaboration aims to enable local production of automotive technologies for digital cockpits, infotainment, connectivity, and intelligent vehicle systems, addressing growing demand from Indian and global automakers while enhancing supply chain flexibility and geographic diversification. Similarly, Tata and Intel announced a strategic alliance to establish a silicon and compute ecosystem in India. 

“ASML is a strategic partner for India’s semiconductor future. As India continues to expand its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, ASML is pleased to contribute its technological expertise to this development. While we do not have immediate plans for manufacturing or R&D in India, we are establishing a customer support office to work more closely with local customers and eco-system partners,” Fouquet emphasized during SEMICON India.