Amsterdam: India’s Tata Electronics has entered into a major partnership with Dutch technology giant ASML to support the development of a large semiconductor manufacturing facility in western India.
The agreement was announced during Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands as part of his broader European diplomatic tour. Under the deal, ASML will supply advanced chipmaking equipment and technical support for Tata Electronics’ semiconductor plant being developed in Dholera, Gujarat.
The facility is expected to play a key role in India’s efforts to expand domestic semiconductor manufacturing and reduce dependence on foreign chip imports.
ASML is considered one of the world’s most important semiconductor firms because it produces highly advanced lithography systems used in manufacturing modern microchips.
The planned Tata semiconductor facility is expected to receive an investment of around $11bn and will focus on producing chips for sectors including artificial intelligence, automotive technology and electronics.
ASML chief executive Christophe Fouquet said the company sees strong long-term opportunities in India’s rapidly expanding semiconductor industry.
The agreement reflects India’s growing push to position itself as a major global technology and manufacturing hub amid increasing international competition over semiconductor supply chains.
During the Netherlands visit, Modi also held meetings with Dutch leaders including Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Willem-Alexander. Indian and Dutch officials discussed broader cooperation in areas such as defence, maritime security, innovation and skilled workforce mobility.
The semiconductor agreement comes as governments worldwide invest heavily in chip production to secure technology supply chains and reduce geopolitical risks linked to global semiconductor shortages.
After concluding his Netherlands visit, Modi is expected to continue his European tour with meetings in Sweden focused on trade, green technology and innovation partnerships.
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