Key facts
- Sojitz Corporation and NRS CORPORATION will collaborate on a semiconductor materials supply chain for Tata Electronics' Dholera, Gujarat fab.
- The partnership aims to support India's goal of developing a strong semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
- The initiative will focus on safe, reliable, and efficient management of critical semiconductor materials.
- Tata Electronics is establishing India's first 12-inch (300 mm) commercial semiconductor Fab in Dholera, Gujarat.
- The facility will produce chips for automotive, mobile, and artificial intelligence applications.
Japanese trading house Sojitz Corporation and logistics company NRS CORPORATION have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tata Electronics to develop a supply chain for semiconductor materials. This collaboration is intended to support Tata Electronics' upcoming 12-inch (300 mm) commercial semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat.
The partnership aligns with the Indian government's vision to foster a robust domestic semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Sojitz and NRS will work on establishing a framework for the safe, reliable, and efficient management of critical semiconductor materials, including those that require specialized handling. Tata Electronics' CEO and MD, Dr. Randhir Thakur, stated that the partners bring global expertise in semiconductor chemicals, hazardous material handling, and advanced warehouse operations, which will enhance operational readiness and supply chain resilience.
Sojitz Corporation's President & CEO, Kosuke Uemura, highlighted the company's aim to support safe and high-quality manufacturing processes at the Dholera Fab, contributing to India's semiconductor growth. NRS CORPORATION's President, Hiroto Tanaka, expressed honor in supporting the project and leveraging the company's experience in chemical logistics to contribute to India's semiconductor industry development.
The Dholera facility is set to produce semiconductor chips for high-growth applications in the automotive, mobile, and artificial intelligence sectors, serving global customers. Tata Electronics continues to build strategic partnerships across the global value chain to accelerate the development of a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem in India.