Micron Celebrates Opening of India’s First Semiconductor Assembly and Test Facility
Micron's $2.75 billion Sanand plant will produce memory and storage chips, supporting India's goal to build a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem and boost tech talent.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology, Inc.'s Semiconductor Assembly, Test and Packaging unit in Sanand, Gujarat on Feb. 28, 2026.
- New Delhi's market data shows India's semiconductor market grew from US$38 billion in 2023 to an estimated US$45 to 50 billion in 2024–25, with government targets of up to US$110 billion by 2030.
- With more than 500,000 square feet of cleanroom space, the ISO 9001:2015 certified Sanand site converts advanced wafers and began commercial production, expecting tens of millions of chips in 2026.
- Officials and diplomats said the move signals India’s entry into the global semiconductor supply chain as a manufacturer nation, with a $38 billion combined investment by Micron and its partners.
- Mr Modi said at least three other semiconductor projects would begin production soon, and Micron's expansion complements planned development in the United States, enhancing India's role in a global semiconductor network.
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