Tata Electronics Private Limited and Merck on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing India’s semiconductor and electronics manufacturing capabilities. The partnership will focus on semiconductor materials, fabrication infrastructure, and specialty chemical and gas distribution in India.
Under the MoU, Merck will provide its complete range of products and services, including high-purity electronic materials, advanced gas and chemical delivery systems, turnkey fab infrastructure services, and its AI-powered Material Intelligence™ solutions for Tata Electronics’ upcoming Fab in Dholera, Gujarat. The collaboration also includes sharing best practices in safety and manufacturing excellence, and access to platforms such as Athinia®, a secure data analytics platform for industry-wide collaboration.
The partnership further extends to localised warehousing, development of raw material supply chains, talent cultivation, and the establishment of industry standards in India.
Dr Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD of Tata Electronics, said, “This strategic partnership with Merck brings not only world-class expertise in advanced materials but also a shared commitment to the highest standards of safety and manufacturing excellence. Together, we aim to set new benchmarks in quality, safety, and innovation for the global semiconductor industry.”
Dr Kai Beckmann, Member of the Executive Board of Merck and CEO Electronics, added, “The collaboration with Tata Electronics reflects our strategy to be a trusted partner in key growth markets, enabling scale through safety, precision, and innovation. Together, the aim is to build a resilient and future-ready materials ecosystem supporting India’s semiconductor aspirations.”
The MoU aligns with the India Semiconductor Mission and marks a significant step in establishing indigenous semiconductor capabilities. Tata Electronics is investing Rs 91,000 crore (USD 11 billion) to build India’s first semiconductor Fab in Dholera, which will manufacture chips for automotive, mobile devices, AI, and other key sectors for global customers.
The partnership is expected to accelerate the Fab’s execution while catalyzing the broader semiconductor ecosystem in India, encompassing suppliers, talent, and technology development, thereby strengthening India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain.
— ANI