Five semiconductor plants are expected to be operational across India by the end of 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, marking a significant milestone in the country's push to build a self-reliant chip manufacturing ecosystem. Of the 12 semiconductor projects approved by the central government, three are already in commercial production, with two more set to be inaugurated in the coming months.

Key Developments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier launched India's first and second semiconductor plants on 28 February 2026 and 31 March 2026, respectively. The third facility — the CG SEMI (OSAT) plant in Sanand, Gujarat — has since moved into commercial production, further reinforcing global confidence in India's semiconductor capabilities, according to Vaishnaw.

'A robust semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem is taking shape under the Prime Minister's visionary leadership, one that will serve as the foundation for a developed India,' Vaishnaw said.

The CG SEMI Plant: From Groundbreaking to Production in 27 Months

The CG SEMI facility in Sanand held its groundbreaking on 13 March 2024, with an investment of over ₹7,600 crore. It was built in partnership with Renesas Electronics, Japan, giving India access to global semiconductor technologies, manufacturing practices, and quality systems. The minister credited the Gujarat government's active cooperation for enabling the plant to move from groundbreaking to commercial production in just 27 months.

Chips manufactured at the facility will serve automobiles, scooters, and industrial equipment domestically, and will also be exported to Japan, the United States, and Europe — positioning India as a meaningful contributor to the global semiconductor supply chain.

Social Impact: Women Operators at the Forefront

Vaishnaw described the plant as not merely a technical achievement but also a symbol of social change. Young women from Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, and Gujarat are employed as operators at the facility, having undergone specialised training in Malaysia. The minister added that as India's semiconductor ecosystem matures, similar world-class training could increasingly be made available within the country itself.

India's Electronics Manufacturing Surge

India's electronics manufacturing sector has grown into an industry worth close to ₹13 lakh crore, supporting over 25 lakh jobs, according to the minister. The semiconductor push is seen as the next critical layer in reinforcing that base, moving India up the value chain from assembly to chip fabrication and packaging. Notably, this is the third major semiconductor-linked announcement in under six months, signalling that the Centre is accelerating execution timelines ahead of the 2026 deadline. With global supply chain diversification accelerating post-pandemic, India's window to establish itself as a credible alternative to established chip hubs remains open — but time-sensitive.