Fujifilm Corp. (Tokyo) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tata Electronics Ltd. (Mumbai, India) for partnership to establish semiconductor material production and supply chain in India. Fujifilm will contribute to the formation of a semiconductor materials ecosystem in India by developing and providing semiconductor materials that meet the needs of Tata Electronics, which is currently constructing India’s first semiconductor front-end manufacturing plant and a large-scale semiconductor back-end manufacturing plant. Earlier this year, Fujifilm announced a significant investment in semiconductor materials in Belgium.
While demand for semiconductors is increasing with the acceleration of global digitization, India currently relies on imports for the majority of its semiconductor needs. The Indian government is prioritizing domestic semiconductor production as a critical economic and strategic initiative.
Tata Electronics is constructing a semiconductor front-end manufacturing plant in Dholera, Gujarat, and a semiconductor back-end manufacturing plant in Jagiroad, Assam, India. Fujifilm will leverage its strengths in a wide range of semiconductor materials, from front-end to back-end processes, to accelerate the development and supply of semiconductor materials tailored to the needs of Tata Electronics’ extensive semiconductor manufacturing processes, thereby supporting the launch of its semiconductor manufacturing operations. Going forward, Fujifilm will consider establishing a semiconductor materials manufacturing facility in India and procuring raw materials locally, aiming to capture the demand of the rapidly growing semiconductor-related market in India. This will further accelerate the growth of Fujifilm’s semiconductor materials business while contributing to the development of a robust semiconductor materials ecosystem in India.