Tata Builds Future with Taiwan Know-How
In a decisive move to bridge India’s semiconductor talent gap, Tata Electronics has sent over 200 employees—including fresh graduates and experienced professionals—to Taiwan for intensive chipmaking training. This initiative, in collaboration with Power Chip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), is a cornerstone of Tata’s broader strategy to establish India as a global semiconductor powerhouse.
A Strategic Leap Toward Self-Reliance
India’s dependence on imported semiconductors has long been a bottleneck in its technological growth. With the global chip shortage exposing vulnerabilities in supply chains, the Indian government launched a $10 billion incentive scheme to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing. Tata Electronics has emerged as a key player in this mission, with two major projects underway: a ₹91,000 crore fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat, and a ₹27,000 crore OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) facility in Assam.
But infrastructure alone isn’t enough. The real challenge lies in cultivating a skilled workforce capable of operating these high-tech facilities. That’s where Taiwan comes in.
Why Taiwan?
Taiwan is home to some of the world’s most advanced semiconductor companies, including TSMC and PSMC. By partnering with PSMC, Tata Electronics is giving its employees access to world-class training in:
- Wafer fabrication and lithography
- Yield engineering and process optimization
- Equipment handling and cleanroom protocols
- Quality assurance and failure analysis
Due to PSMC’s limited training capacity, Tata is sending employees in structured batches of 50 to 75. Each group focuses on specific operational domains, ensuring a tailored and hands-on learning experience.
Talent as the New Infrastructure
This training initiative is not just about upskilling—it’s about future-proofing. Tata is blending youthful energy with seasoned expertise by sending both recent graduates and mid-career professionals to Taiwan. The company has also recruited top talent from global semiconductor giants like Intel and GlobalFoundries to lead its operations back home.
According to reports, Tata’s Dholera fab is expected to produce its first chip by December 2026, while the Assam OSAT facility is slated to go live by mid-2025. Together, these projects are projected to create nearly 50,000 direct and indirect jobs.
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A Broader Vision for India
Tata’s Taiwan training program is more than a corporate initiative—it’s a national milestone. It reflects a shift in India’s industrial strategy from service-based outsourcing to high-tech manufacturing. By investing in people, Tata is laying the groundwork for a resilient, innovation-driven semiconductor ecosystem.
This move also aligns with the Indian Semiconductor Mission, which aims to position India as a key player in the global chip supply chain. With geopolitical tensions prompting countries to diversify their semiconductor sources, India’s emergence as a reliable alternative is both timely and strategic.
Tata Electronics sends hundreds of Indian engineers to Taiwan for advanced semiconductor training with PSMC, addressing India's critical chip talent gap.
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The skilling push supports its ₹91,000 crore fab in Dholera, set to create 20,000+ high-tech jobs. pic.twitter.com/O5dECq7NbL
- Tata Electronics semiconductor training in Taiwan
- India chip manufacturing workforce development
- Dholera fab and Assam OSAT project updates
- Tata-PSMC partnership for chipmaking skills
- India’s semiconductor self-reliance strategy
Tata’s investment in human capital is a masterclass in long-term thinking. As these trained professionals return from Taiwan, they won’t just bring back technical know-how—they’ll carry the blueprint for India’s semiconductor future.
Last Updated on: Friday, June 20, 2025 4:35 pm by Goulikar Abhishek | Published by: Goulikar Abhishek on Monday, June 16, 2025 7:13 pm | News Categories: Education, Technology, Trending
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