India’s Sixth Chip Facility to Boost Display Driver Production, Create 2,000 Jobs.
Cabinet Approves Major Semiconductor Investment
The Union Cabinet has greenlit a ₹3,706 crore semiconductor plant in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, marking India’s sixth chip manufacturing facility. The joint venture between HCL Group and Foxconn will produce display driver chips—critical components for smartphones, laptops, and automotive screens.
Key Project Highlights
✔ Investment: ₹3,706 crore (~$445 million)
✔ Location: Jewar (near upcoming Noida International Airport)
✔ Production Capacity:
- 20,000 wafers/month
- 3.6 crore chips/month (36 million units)
✔ Employment: ~2,000 direct jobs
✔ Operational Timeline: 2027
Why This Plant Matters for India?
1. Filling a Critical Gap in Electronics Manufacturing
- Display driver ICs control screen resolution, brightness, and power efficiency
- Currently imported from China, Taiwan, South Korea
- Will support Apple, Samsung, automotive, and EV makers in India
2. Strengthening India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem
- Sixth semiconductor plant approved under India’s $10 billion chip mission
- Complements existing fabs in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu
- Paves way for future display panel manufacturing in India
3. Boosting UP’s Industrial Growth
- Part of Yamuna Expressway Industrial Corridor
- Synergy with Jewar Airport (2025 launch) for global exports
- Attracts more electronics manufacturers to NCR region
Foxconn’s Growing India Footprint
- Already manufactures iPhones in Tamil Nadu
- Expanding into semiconductors, EVs, and components
- Strengthens India’s position in global electronics supply chains
India’s Semiconductor Vision Taking Shape
✅ 20+ student-developed chip designs taped out at SCL Mohali
✅ 70+ semiconductor startups innovating in R&D
✅ 270+ academic institutions training chip designers
✅ 40% import substitution targeted in coming years
What’s Next?
- 2024-25: Land acquisition, construction begins
- 2026: Equipment installation, trial production
- 2027: Mass production begins
