Piyush Bhasarkar
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A noteworthy progression in India’s semiconductor industry sees the Tata Group gearing up to inject Rs 200 crore into the creation of a state-of-the-art semiconductor testing and packaging facility in Narasapura, Kolar district, just around 65 kilometers away from Bengaluru.
This strategic move comes on the heels of Tata Group’s acquisition of Wistron’s iPhone manufacturing unit in Kolar, indicating a larger strategy to strengthen India’s footprint in the semiconductor sector.
TATA group’s Strategic Move in Kolar.
According to Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner for Industrial Development and Director of Industries and Commerce, the Tata Group is planning to build an Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging (ATMP) plant in Kolar. While this facility is described as “smaller,” its significance in the semiconductor industry’s ecosystem cannot be overstated.
ATMP facilities are pivotal in the semiconductor manufacturing process. Following the production of wafers at wafer fabs and foundries, ATMP facilities take these wafers and transform them into individual chips, meticulously package them, and conduct rigorous testing to prepare them for integration into various electronic devices.
Economic Impact and Job Creation.
The Karnataka industries minister’s office issued a statement on September 16 (via: Moneycontrol), confirming that Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Private Limited’s investment in Kolar will amount to Rs 200 crore and will lead to the creation of 155 jobs. This investment is aligned with the state’s broader economic development strategy.
The State Level Single Window Clearance Committee (SLSWCC), headed by MB Patil, the Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development in Karnataka, has given the green light to a total of 91 industrial investment proposals, with a combined worth of Rs 7,659.52 crore. These projects have the potential to generate a substantial 18,146 job opportunities within the state.
Among these projects are investments from major players like Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Lam Research India Pvt Ltd, and others, all poised to contribute significantly to Karnataka’s industrial landscape.
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Key Investments Approved.
Some of the notable investments approved during the meeting of the SLSWCC include:
- Pratibha Patil Sugar Industries Pvt in Vijayapura district – Rs 489.50 crore investment, 275 job opportunities.
- Gurudev Biorefineries & Allied Industries Private Limited in Vijayapura district – Rs 488.49 crore investment, 255 jobs.
- Devashree Ispat Private Limited in Koppal district – Rs 470 crore investment, 800 jobs.
- Aequs Consumer Products Private Limited Unit 3 in Dharwad – Rs 456 crore investment, 1,187 jobs.
- Integrated Solar Power Private Limited in Kolar – Rs 441.8 crore investment, 720 employees.
- South West Mining Limited in Bellari district – Rs 411 crore investment, 65 jobs.
- Shashi Alloys Private Limited in Chitradurga district – Rs 380 crore investment, 400 individuals employed.
- SFS Group India Private Limited in Belagavi district – Rs 250 crore investment, 844 jobs.
- Mysore Petro Chemicals Limited at Raichur district – Rs 240 crore investment, 157 job opportunities.
These investments span various sectors, reflecting the diverse economic growth opportunities present within Karnataka.
The Tata Group’s venture into semiconductor manufacturing in Kolar, alongside other substantial investments, underscores Karnataka’s growing significance as an industrial hub in India. These investments promise not only economic growth but also job creation, positioning the state as a key player in India’s journey towards self-sufficiency in semiconductor production and a diverse range of industries.
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