Micron Technology held the grand opening of its semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking the first such site in India. The facility converts advanced DRAM and NAND wafers from Micron's global network into finished memory and storage products, serving worldwide customers amid rising demand linked to AI applications.
The first phase includes over 500,000 square feet of cleanroom space, described as one of the world's largest single-floor assembly and test cleanrooms. Commercial production has started, and the site is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Micron presented its first shipment of made-in-India memory modules to Dell Technologies for laptops produced in India.
The project involves a combined investment of approximately $2.75 billion from Micron and government partners. The opening ceremony was attended by Micron Chairman, President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra and other executives, alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor, and other officials.
Mehrotra stated that the facility builds a resilient ecosystem supporting the global AI economy and expressed gratitude to the Indian and Gujarat governments for their support.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described the inauguration as a decisive step toward a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem in India, shifting from chip consumption to manufacturing and innovation.
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Assembly, Test, Marking, and Packaging (ATMP) facility, noting it as a milestone in India's technology journey and the start of commercial semiconductor chip production in the country. He highlighted the rapid timeline: MoU signed in June 2023, groundbreaking in September 2023, machine installation by February 2024, and commercial production beginning in February 2026.
PM Modi emphasized India's move from software strength to hardware sector involvement, positioning the country in the global semiconductor value chain. He referred to this century as the AI revolution era, where microchips replace oil as a key regulator, connecting the Industrial Revolution to AI advancements. He mentioned India's Semiconductor Mission announced during the COVID-19 period.
The Prime Minister pointed to streamlined regulations, such as faster Advanced Pricing Agreements, and partnerships with the U.S., including efforts like the Pax Silica agreement for critical minerals supply chains.
He noted that 10 projects are approved under the Semicon India program, with three more set to start production in states including Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, and Punjab. The budget announced India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to focus on the full value chain.
PM Modi highlighted growing domestic demand for electronics from first-time gadget users and the "Make in India" push, alongside electronics sector growth in production and exports over the last 11 years.
The Sanand facility will produce DRAM and NAND solutions for data centers, AI applications, and mobile devices. Micron expects to assemble and test tens of millions of chips in 2026, scaling to hundreds of millions in 2027. This complements Micron's advanced manufacturing plans in the U.S. and strengthens its global network.
Micron is developing talent through partnerships with Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Namtech, other universities, and government programs, covering STEM education, specialized training, workforce readiness, and community initiatives in digital and AI literacy.
The facility adheres to sustainability goals, meeting or exceeding LEED Gold standards, with advanced water-saving technologies for zero liquid discharge, and complies with health, safety, and environmental commitments.
PM praised Gujarat's policies for simplifying approvals, land allotment, and utilities, fostering investor confidence and developing Sanand and Dholera as semiconductor clusters. He stated that India is ready, reliable, and delivers, describing the country as capable, competitive, and committed to global investors.
