Tata Electronics and Merck Collaborate to Boost Semiconductor Materials in India

Tata Electronics and Merck Electronics signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Semicon India 2025 in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. As per news reports, the agreement outlines cooperation in semiconductor manufacturing and related services.

Scope of Agreement

Merck will supply Tata Electronics with high-purity electronic materials, advanced gas and chemical delivery systems, turnkey fab infrastructure services, and AI-based Material Intelligence solutions. The MoU also covers areas such as semiconductor fabrication infrastructure and chemical and gas distribution.

Dholera Fab Project

The partnership is linked to Tata Electronics’ semiconductor fabrication facility coming up in Dholera, Gujarat. The project involves an investment of ₹91,000 crore (about $11 billion). The fab will manufacture chips for sectors including automotive, mobile devices, and artificial intelligence.

Operational and Data Platforms

Merck will share practices in safety and manufacturing and provide Tata Electronics access to Athinia, a secure data analytics platform. The agreement also includes plans for warehousing, raw material supply chain development, workforce training, and setting up industry standards in India.

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Separate Agreement with C-DAC

Tata Electronics has also signed a separate MoU with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). This collaboration focuses on semiconductor design and the development of IP capabilities. The two organisations will work on opportunities related to fab, OSAT, and design services.

Conclusion

The MoUs with Merck and C-DAC come at a time when Tata Electronics is progressing with its Dholera fab project. The agreements are expected to support material supply, design development, and related infrastructure for India’s semiconductor sector.

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