Assam's Semiconductor Facility Nears Operational Launch
Progress in Semiconductor Production
File image of TATA semiconductor assembly and test facility factory at Jagiroad. (Photo: AT)
Guwahati, Sept 21: Assam is making significant strides towards its semiconductor goals, with trial production currently taking place at the Tata Electronics mega semiconductor OSAT facility located in Jagiroad. The facility is anticipated to commence commercial operations by December or January.
Spanning 592 acres, this facility is being developed with an investment of ₹27,000 crore and is presently conducting trial runs at approximately 25% of its intended capacity, as stated by Chief Secretary Ravi Kota.
“At this moment, we are executing trial runs at one-fourth of our capacity. We expect to initiate commercial production by December or January,” Kota remarked.
Once fully operational, the facility is projected to manufacture up to 48 million semiconductor chips daily, utilizing cutting-edge packaging technologies like flip chip and ISIP (integrated system in package). These chips are set to serve vital sectors such as automotive, electric vehicles, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
However, the plant is not expected to reach full capacity right away. Officials estimate that it may take an additional one to two years for operations to stabilize and for the necessary supply chain to develop.
The facility is also in the process of building its workforce. Approximately 20-25 women, out of nearly 500 being trained across various Tata Electronics locations, have already returned to join the Jagiroad unit. More than 200 trained women are expected to start by December, just before the plant's commissioning.
It is estimated that the facility will generate around 27,000 direct and indirect job opportunities, including roles for clean-room personnel, engineers, technical specialists, design engineers, and R&D professionals.
To accommodate the growing workforce, the Assam government is constructing a women's hostel in Jagiroad, with plans for additional housing facilities. The government has also ensured adequate water supply and power connectivity for the plant, according to Kota.
Furthermore, the State has allocated land for a Taj Gateway hotel near the facility, aimed at enhancing the hospitality and support infrastructure in the burgeoning industrial area.
In addition to the Tata facility, the Assam government is actively working to establish a broader semiconductor ecosystem around the Jagiroad project by attracting related industries and promoting the establishment of fabrication and other semiconductor-related units within the State.
A semiconductor fab, or fabrication plant, is responsible for manufacturing microscopic electronic circuits on raw silicon wafers, while an OSAT (outsourced semiconductor assembly and test) facility manages the packaging, cutting, and testing of chips post-fabrication.
“We are encouraging companies to manufacture here. There has been considerable interest from various firms, and we are optimistic about securing one or two additional units,” Kota added.
The initiative to attract more players to Assam gained traction at SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi, where Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged investors and industry stakeholders to explore the emerging opportunities within the State’s semiconductor sector.
With the right ecosystem and ongoing investment, Assam has the potential to develop a comprehensive semiconductor industry encompassing chip design, fabrication, packaging, and testing, Sarma concluded.