Physics:Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test

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Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt. Ltd.(TSAT)[1][2] is India's first indigenous and greenfield[3] semiconductor assembly and test facility factory in Jagiroad.[4] It is further poised to become a landmark industrial project for the North Eastern Region of India.

The project is part of India's Semiconductor policy, supported by the India Semiconductor Mission and Assam's Electronics policy.[5] Construction was set to begin in 2024, with the first phase ready by mid-2025.[6] This will greatly boost industrialization in North-East India.

Background and Inception

The project was approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 29 February 2024.[7] A meeting was held on 29 July 2024, at Janata Bhawan with officials from the Tata Group and the state government, preceding the scheduled 3 August 2024, Bhumi Pujan ceremony for the upcoming Tata Group semiconductor unit.[citation needed]

The foundation of the Tata Semiconductor facility was officially laid with a groundbreaking ceremony held on 3 August 2024.[8][9] The event was attended by key figures, including Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran.[8] The ceremony was a significant milestone, signaling the commencement of what is considered a game-changing project for the region and the entire country.[citation needed]

According to the proposal, the semiconductor unit is expected to be established at erstwhile Hindustan Paper Corporation's Nagaon Paper Mill premise, which has been non-operational for several years.[10][11]

Investment and impact

The Tata Semiconductor facility in Jagiroad, Assam, represents a significant investment of approximately INR 27,000 crore (around US$3.6 billion).[12][7] This substantial financial commitment is part of Tata Electronics' strategy to develop a cutting-edge semiconductor assembly and test facility, which is expected to generate over 25,000 direct and indirect jobs in the region.[lower-alpha 1] This project aims to boost the local economy and advance India's position in the global semiconductor industry.[12]

Collaborations

On 16 April 2024, Tata Electronics and Tesla had been said to sign a strategic deal to procure semiconductor chips for its worldwide operations. Apart from Taiwan, China and South Korea, India is expected to join the chip supplies group soon.[15]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Various news outlets in India report different numbers for the estimated future direct and indirect jobs that it will provide. Hindustan Times,[7] The Economic Times,[4] Business Today,[13] and others report it as 27,000 jobs, while Times Now reports it as 30,000 jobs.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "India's major leap into semiconductor manufacturing: Union Cabinet nod to Rs 1.26 lakh crore chip-making units". The Times of India. 2024-02-29. ISSN 0971-8257. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/union-cabinet-semiconductor-manufacturing-chip-making-plans-tata-semiconductor-assembly-pli-pm-modi/articleshow/108110063.cms. 
  2. ↑ "Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt Ltd (TSAT) - Zauba Corp". https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/TATA-SEMICONDUCTOR-ASSEMBLY-AND-TEST-PRIVATE-LIMITED/U26104KA2020PTC133736. 
  3. ↑ The Hindu Bureau (2024-09-18). "Tata, ADI join forces to boost semiconductor ecosystem in India". https://www.thehindu.com/business/tata-adi-join-forces-to-boost-semiconductor-ecosystem-in-india/article68656294.ece. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Tata's Assam semiconductor plant to make 4.83 crore chips per day using indigenous tech: Ashwini Vaishnaw". The Economic Times. 2024-08-03. ISSN 0013-0389. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/tatas-assam-semiconductor-plant-to-make-4-83-crore-chips-per-day-using-indigenous-tech-ashwini-vaishnaw/articleshow/112250831.cms?from=mdr. 
  5. ↑ "Assam: Tata Electronics Initiates Rs 27,000 Crore Semiconductor Facility in Assam with Bhumi Pujan Ceremony" (in en). 2024-08-03. https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/assam-tata-electronics-initiates-rs-27000-crore-semiconductor-facility-in-assam-with-bhumi-pujan-ceremony. 
  6. ↑ Mishra, Ashutosh. "Tata Electronics Assam chip plant to be operational in 2025: Chandrasekaran". Business Standard. https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/tata-electronics-assam-chip-plan-to-be-operational-in-2025-chandrasekaran-124080300991_1.html. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Desk, PTI. "Tata's ₹27,000 crore Assam semiconductor plant to become operational in 2025, create 27,000 jobs". Hindustan Times. https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/tatas-rs-27-000-crore-assam-semiconductor-plant-to-become-operational-in-2025-create-27-000-jobs-101722748614802.html. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "'Bhumi Pujan' of Tata Semiconductor facility in Assam: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran conveys best wishes of Ratan Tata". The Times of India. 2024-08-05. ISSN 0971-8257. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/bhumi-pujan-of-tata-semiconductor-facility-in-assam-tata-sons-chairman-n-chandrasekaran-conveys-best-wishes-of-ratan-tata/articleshow/112249497.cms. 
  9. ↑ "Bhumi Pujan of Rs 27,000 crore semiconductor assembly and test facility conducted in Assam" (in en). 2024-08-03. https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bhumi-pujan-rs-27000-crore-semiconductor-assembly-test-facility-assam-9492920/. 
  10. ↑ "Tata Electronics Plans ₹40,000 Cr Investment in Assam" (in en). https://guwahatiplus.com/assam/tata-electronics-plans-rs-40000-cr-investment-in-assam. 
  11. ↑ "Tata's semi-conductor plant to start construction in 100 days in Assam" (in en-US). 2024-02-29. https://nenews.in/business/tatas-semi-conductor-plant-to-start-construction-in-100-days-in-assam/7679/. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Tata Group to Build the Nation's First Indigenous Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility in Assam | Tata group" (in en). https://www.tata.com/newsroom/business/first-indian-semiconductor-assembly-test-facility. 
  13. ↑ "Tata Electronics' ₹27,000 Cr Semiconductor Plant: 'Bhumi Pujan' Ceremony In Assam's Jagiroad" (in en). 2024-08-05. https://www.businesstoday.in/bt-tv/video/tata-electronics-rs27000-cr-semiconductor-plant-bhumi-pujan-ceremony-in-assams-jagiroad-440227-2024-08-05. 
  14. ↑ Saxena, Arijit (2024-08-03). "Tata Sons' Rs 27,000 Crore Semiconductor Project To Generate 30,000 Jobs In This State" (in en). https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/industry/tata-sons-rs-27000-crore-semiconductor-project-to-generate-30000-jobs-in-this-state-article-112245505. 
  15. ↑ "A Tata-Tesla deal has just won India a big strategic edge". The Economic Times. 2024-04-16. ISSN 0013-0389. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/electronics/a-tata-tesla-deal-has-just-won-india-a-big-strategic-edge/articleshow/109340339.cms?from=mdr. 



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