Monday, February 21st 2022
Intel Considering Semiconductor Fab in India
Back in December, we reported that Tower Semiconductor was one of several semiconductor manufacturers that was considering building a fab in India, largely due to government subsidies. Since then, Intel has stepped in and bought Tower Semiconductor and has taken over the negotiations with the Indian government. What has also come to light is that Tower Semiconductor has been in discussions with the Indian government for over a decade, but apparently the two parties have been unable to come up with a suitable agreement. Tower Semiconductor was apparently ready to cancel any plans on building in India as late as September 2021, but the more recent government initiative renewed their interest.
As to exactly what kind of fab Intel would build, is unclear at this point in time, but it might still be a MEMS fab or it could simply be a testing and packaging plant. Regardless of what kind of facility it'll be, it's interesting that Intel decided to keep the ongoing plans from Tower Semiconductor going. Tower Semiconductor mostly manufactured for fabless companies and were producing some two million wafers a year. It's likely that Intel will carry on producing for the same companies at the same terms for now, although as Tower Semiconductor gets integrated closer with the Intel foundry, things could change.
Sources:
Business Standard, via @dnystedt
As to exactly what kind of fab Intel would build, is unclear at this point in time, but it might still be a MEMS fab or it could simply be a testing and packaging plant. Regardless of what kind of facility it'll be, it's interesting that Intel decided to keep the ongoing plans from Tower Semiconductor going. Tower Semiconductor mostly manufactured for fabless companies and were producing some two million wafers a year. It's likely that Intel will carry on producing for the same companies at the same terms for now, although as Tower Semiconductor gets integrated closer with the Intel foundry, things could change.
16 Comments on Intel Considering Semiconductor Fab in India
Intel is smoking pot and spinning the PR machine while high.
Pat's adopting the flak cannon method. Just toss the projectile you might hit something along the way.
You are correct...the new frontiers for cheap overseas labor including safer supply networks and shipping lanes is India nearing a total population of 1.5 billion people and Indonesia with its 280-million population. We are living in interesting times.
Stop the insults.
Stop the side BS posts.
Thank You.
Some news outlets here have been reporting that it might be Gujarat who might be getting the Intel fab given that state has good infrastructure and unlike East coast of India ports aren't susceptible to annual cyclone season.
www.livemint.com/news/india/it-ministry-releases-five-year-roadmap-for-electronics-sector-in-india-5-points-11643076697247.html
www.businesstoday.in/latest/deals/story/govt-receives-5-proposals-in-first-round-for-setting-semiconductor-and-display-fabs-in-india-323221-2022-02-19
China, Thailand, Indonesia, they all became a big adversary. India is still learning while China learned a long time ago.
They also have cultural differences with China that don't get along with industrial precision. India will not grow like China did, and is starting from far away.
And facing corruption at all levels with industries is more than a challenge. Because a corrupted democracy is worse than an dictatorship for companies. At least they know where to sit.
The list is long of factors of why India will never be China.
Also corruption in China is just as common as chinese people, what are you even taking about.
You show no region so where is "here" lol