Yes, it is correct that Tata Electronics has started setting up semiconductor manufacturing facilities, though the exact number and scope is more extensive than just two factories.
Current Semiconductor Projects Under Construction
Tata Electronics has two major semiconductor facilities currently under development:
Gujarat Fabrication Plant (Dholera)
- Investment: ₹91,000 crores (~$11 billion)
- Partnership: Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC)
- Capacity: 50,000 wafers per month
- Construction began: March 2024 (groundbreaking completed)
- Expected production start: 2026[1][2]
Assam Assembly and Test Plant (Morigaon)
- Investment: ₹27,000 crores
- Focus: Assembly, testing, marking, and packaging (ATMP)
- Expected capacity: 48 million chips daily
- Construction status: Groundbreaking completed, environmental impact assessment ongoing
- Expected production: Second half of 2025[2][3]
Future Expansion Plans
Beyond these two facilities, Tata Electronics has announced plans for two additional fabrication plants in Dholera, Gujarat, making it a total of three fabs at that location. These additional fabs are expected to be of similar scale to the first one and are planned to commence construction within the next five to seven years[3][4].
Additional Manufacturing Capability
Tata Electronics has also signed agreements for a display semiconductor manufacturing unit in Gujarat through a partnership with Taiwan's PSMC and Himax Technologies, further expanding their semiconductor ecosystem[5].
Employment and Investment Impact
These projects will generate over 20,000 direct and indirect skilled jobs, with the Gujarat fab alone creating significant employment opportunities. The company is also constructing residential facilities to accommodate 4,000-5,000 workers at the Dholera site[1][4].
So yes, Tata Electronics has indeed started setting up semiconductor factories, with two major facilities currently under construction and plans for additional expansion in the coming years.