Wipro Enterprises Explores Semiconductor Manufacturing Entry

Wipro Enterprises is exploring a semiconductor entry as the company looks to expand into India’s growing chip manufacturing ecosystem.

The privately held group, controlled by the Premji family, is evaluating opportunities in the semiconductor industry, particularly in chip assembly and testing, according to people familiar with the discussions.

The company is considering entering the sector through the outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) segment, which involves packaging and testing chips after they are manufactured at wafer fabrication plants. This route is seen as a relatively lower-cost entry into semiconductor manufacturing compared with building full-scale fabrication plants that require billions of dollars in investment.

However, the plan is still in its early stages. Sources said Wipro Enterprises is first looking to identify a credible global technology partner, which would play a critical role in shaping the project and helping the company build the required capabilities.

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The potential semiconductor entry comes as several Indian conglomerates ramp up investments in the country’s chip ecosystem. Companies such as the Tata Group, HCL Group, and the Murugappa Group have already announced major semiconductor projects, including assembly and testing facilities across different states.

India has been actively encouraging semiconductor investments through the government’s India Semiconductor Mission, which offers incentives for companies across the chip supply chain. The push aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce dependence on global chip imports.

Wipro Enterprises has already expanded its electronics footprint through investments in electronic materials used in printed circuit boards, signaling a broader move toward the electronics manufacturing supply chain.

Industry experts say entering semiconductor packaging and testing requires specialized process expertise and strong global partnerships. For new players like Wipro Enterprises, securing the right technology partner will be key to building credibility and scaling operations in the highly competitive semiconductor market.