Micron Technology has officially inaugurated India’s first semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking a major milestone in the country’s semiconductor journey. The state-of-the-art site strengthens India’s position in the global chip manufacturing ecosystem and supports rising global demand for memory and storage driven by artificial intelligence.
The Sanand facility converts advanced DRAM and NAND wafers from Micron’s global manufacturing network into finished memory and storage products. Once fully operational, the first phase will feature more than 500,000 square feet of cleanroom space, making it one of the largest single-floor assembly and test cleanrooms in the world. The facility has already begun commercial production.
The project represents a combined investment of approximately 2.75 billion US dollars by Micron and its government partners. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Micron Chairman, President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, along with senior officials and industry leaders.
To mark the occasion, Micron presented its first shipment of made-in-India memory modules to Dell Technologies. These modules will be used in laptops manufactured in India for the domestic market. Micron expects to assemble and test tens of millions of chips in 2026, with output projected to scale to hundreds of millions in 2027.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described the launch as a historic step towards building a trusted and resilient semiconductor ecosystem. The facility signals India’s shift from being largely a chip consumer to becoming a manufacturing and innovation hub.
Beyond manufacturing, Micron is also investing in talent development. The company is partnering with Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Namtech and other institutions to strengthen STEM education, specialised training and workforce readiness for advanced manufacturing roles.
The Sanand facility has been built in line with Micron’s sustainability commitments. It is designed to meet or exceed LEED Gold standards and incorporates advanced water-saving technologies that enable zero liquid discharge.
With this launch, Micron expands its global footprint while contributing significantly to India’s growing semiconductor ambitions and the global AI-driven data economy.
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