Tata Electronics, Bosch Partner to Start Making Chips in Assam, Gujarat in Boost to India's Semiconductor Ambitions

Tata Electronics signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany’s Robert Bosch GmbH on July 17 to begin electroincs and semi-conductor manufacturing at Tata Electronics’ upcoming assembly‑test facility in Assam and semiconductor foundry in Gujarat, with a focus on chip packaging and manufacturing.

Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD of Tata Electronics, said, “This partnership is well‑aligned with our commitment to help create a holistic semiconductor and electronics ecosystem in India, with offerings that resonate with customers around the world.” He described the move as a strategic step toward positioning India as a leading global electronics manufacturing.

Focus on Automotive Electronics

Beyond chip packaging and wafer fabrication, the MoU also commits the partners to pursue local opportunities in electronic manufacturing services (EMS) focused on vehicle electronics. Dirk Kress, Executive VP of Semiconductor Operations at Bosch, emphasised the firm’s intent to support India's growing demand for advanced automotive electronics and reinforce supply‑chain resilience through local collaboration.

This partnership is part of a broader trend toward realising self-reliance in Electronics and Semiconductors to reduce dependency on imports. In June 2025, Tata Electronics also signed an MoU with state‑run Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to develop indigenous semiconductor solutions, covering fabrication, outsourced assembly & test (OSAT), and chip design services.

India’s semiconductor ambitions are backed by major public‑private investments. In February 2024, the government approved ₹1.26 trillion for chip‑making plants that include units in Assam and Gujarat; Tata is building a ₹27,000 crore OSAT facility in Assam and a ₹91,000 crore fabrication unit in Gujarat in partnership with Powerchip and others.

Taken together, the Bosch deal and Tata's other alliances are reinforcing India’s emerging semiconductor value chain that will include products and services ranging from wafer to packaging to automotive electronics. This strategic momentum is a stepping stone for India to realise its goal of becoming a global semiconductor hub, supporting localised innovation, supply‑chain resilience and export ambitions.