Assam Semiconductor Plant to Boost India's Chip Goals by 2026

The Tata Electronics semiconductor project in Assam is set to make the state a key player in India’s semiconductor ecosystem by 2026.

Developed with an investment of ₹27,000 crore, the Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) centre at Jagiroad will produce 48 million chips per day once operational.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, after reviewing the site’s progress, said Assam has shown “foresight and dynamism” by bringing semiconductor manufacturing to the region. The first phase is expected to be commissioned by April 2026.

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During her visit, Sitharaman, accompanied by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, highlighted that the semiconductor industry will reshape Assam’s industrial future and create 15,000 direct and over 11,000 indirect jobs. Tata Electronics CEO Randhir Thakur noted that the project will transform the region into a hub for advanced electronics and generate vast employment opportunities.

The plant will employ advanced packaging technologies, positioning it among India’s most sophisticated manufacturing facilities. Sitharaman also encouraged students and entrepreneurs to participate in the state’s growing industrial opportunities, emphasizing the role of innovation and skill development.

India’s semiconductor expansion continues under the ₹76,000 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, with 10 projects approved across six states, including Gujarat and Assam. As part of the India Semiconductor Mission, the Assam facility marks another leap in building domestic chip capacity to strengthen the nation’s digital and strategic independence.