Tata Electronics and ASML Sign MoU to Power India's First 300mm Semiconductor Fab in Dholera

Mumbai, India / The Hague, Netherlands — May 16, 2026: Tata Electronics and ASML have formalized a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at advancing India's semiconductor manufacturing ambitions. The agreement positions ASML as a key technology enabler for Tata Electronics' upcoming 300mm semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat — set to become India's first commercial-scale fab of its kind.

At the heart of the collaboration is the deployment of ASML's holistic lithography suite across the Dholera facility. ASML's tools and solutions are expected to support smooth operations and efficient production ramp-up, ultimately delivering reliable output to Tata Electronics' global customer base. Beyond equipment, the two companies plan to work together on building domestic talent, strengthening local supply chains, and launching joint research initiatives designed to anchor long-term success at the Dholera site.

Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Electronics, described the significance of the tie-up: "We are excited to partner with ASML, a company known for its innovation and leadership in lithography, and for enabling semiconductor customers globally. ASML's deep expertise in holistic lithography solutions will ensure the timely ramp of our Fab in Dholera, create a resilient and trusted supply chain for our global customers, drive innovation, and develop talent locally. This foundational partnership with ASML brings a shared commitment to the highest standards of quality, yield, and manufacturing excellence, and it will go a long way in building a strong semiconductor ecosystem in India."

ASML's President and CEO Christophe Fouquet echoed that enthusiasm, pointing to India's growing role in the global chip industry: "India's rapidly expanding semiconductor sector represents many compelling opportunities, and we are committed to establishing long-term partnerships in the region. Signing this MoU marks an important milestone, and we look forward to close collaboration with Tata Electronics and its broader ecosystem. We believe Tata Electronics is strongly positioned to realize its ambitions in expanding semiconductor capabilities.

We are pleased and honored to contribute our technological expertise and to help nurture talent in India."

The Dholera fab represents a landmark investment in India's industrial future. With a planned outlay of US$11 billion, the facility is being designed to manufacture semiconductors across a broad range of applications — from automotive systems and mobile devices to artificial intelligence platforms. Tata Electronics has already secured a technology foundation through its partnership with PSMC (Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation) in Taiwan, which provides access to process nodes spanning 28nm, 40nm, 55nm, 90nm, and 110nm. Construction at the site is progressing on schedule.

The ASML agreement reflects Tata Electronics' broader strategy of building partnerships across every layer of the semiconductor value chain — covering equipment, process technology, design, and materials. The company sees such alliances as essential not only to technical readiness but also to establishing India as a credible, trusted node in global semiconductor supply chains.

Talent development remains a parallel priority. Tata Electronics has been collaborating with domestic and international institutions to build a pipeline of skilled professionals capable of operating advanced semiconductor manufacturing environments. The ASML partnership is expected to add further momentum to these efforts through joint training and knowledge-sharing programs.

This agreement also carries geopolitical resonance, coming at a time of deepening strategic cooperation between India and the Netherlands in critical technology sectors, including semiconductors. For both nations, the Dholera fab represents a tangible expression of shared interests in diversifying global supply chains and reducing concentration risks.

Tata Electronics, established in 2020 as a greenfield venture under the Tata Group, has grown rapidly into a diversified electronics and semiconductor player with operations across Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, and offices in the US, Taiwan, and Singapore. ASML, headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, supplies the semiconductor industry with the lithography systems that make modern chip manufacturing possible, and employs more than 44,000 people worldwide across EMEA, the US, and Asia.