- The companies will explore a partnership for the supply of Sumitomo’s semiconductor materials to Tata Electronics’ upcoming Fab in Dholera, Gujarat
- Collaboration will also explore local manufacture of Sumitomo’s high-purity chemicals and semiconductor materials
New Delhi (INDIA) / Tokyo (JAPAN) – Tata Electronics, a pioneering leader in India’s electronics and semiconductor manufacturing sector, and Sumitomo Chemical, one of Japan’s largest chemical companies supplying semiconductor materials worldwide, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the development of India’s semiconductor supply chain. The collaboration will strengthen supply chain diversification and enable the availability of high-quality materials in line with India’s goal of becoming a leader in semiconductor manufacturing.
Under the MoU, both companies have agreed to explore a collaboration whereby Sumitomo will supply semiconductor materials, including photoresists, functional chemicals, and high-purity chemicals, such as hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, ammonia water, and sulfuric acid, to Tata Electronics’ upcoming Fab in Dholera, Gujarat. In addition, Tata Electronics will support Sumitomo Chemical in exploring the manufacture of semiconductor materials and high-purity chemicals in India.
“We are excited to partner with Sumitomo Chemical to strengthen the supply chain of high-quality materials for our upcoming semiconductor Fab in Dholera,” said Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD, Tata Electronics. “India and Japan have a very close relationship and are deepening cooperation in the semiconductor sector, combining Japan’s technological expertise with India’s growing manufacturing capabilities to strengthen supply chains and economic security, advance research initiatives and skill development, and build private-sector alliances for India’s semiconductor sector. Our alliance with Sumitomo Chemical is fully aligned with the goals of both countries. As organizations with deep-rooted legacies and shared values, we are also aligned in our commitment to quality, excellence, and innovation. Together, we look forward to strengthening India’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem and advancing its ambitions in this strategically important sector.”
Mr. Satoshi Honda, Managing Executive Officer, Sumitomo Chemicals, said, “We are pleased to have entered into this MoU with Tata Electronics to contribute to a stable supply of semiconductor materials and to the strengthening of India’s semiconductor supply chain. Semiconductors are essential to the advancement of digital society and industrial competitiveness. Their stable and sustainable supply depends on the continuous availability of high-performance, high-quality, and reliable materials under rigorous quality control. Leveraging our long-standing technological capabilities and quality expertise in semiconductor materials, including photoresists, functional chemicals, and high-purity chemicals, Sumitomo Chemical has supported advanced semiconductor manufacturing for customers around the world. Through this collaboration, we look forward to contributing to the development of India’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem and to a more diversified and resilient global supply chain.”
Tata Electronics is building India’s first commercial 12-inch (300 mm) semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat, with a planned investment of US$11 billion. The facility will manufacture chips for a wide range of applications, including automotive, mobile devices, and Artificial Intelligence, serving customers worldwide. Tata Electronics has developed strategic partnerships with leading global customers as well as ecosystem companies. The company’s alliance with Taiwan’s PSMC, has been crucial to securing access for Tata Electronics to a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies spanning 28nm to 110nm nodes. The construction of the Fab is progressing rapidly, and the partnership with Sumitomo Chemical marks an important step in strengthening the domestic ecosystem across materials, equipment, and process and design technologies, supporting the development of a strong, holistic, and resilient semiconductor manufacturing base in India.
