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Tata Electronics and Bosch Partner to Boost India’s Semiconductor and Auto Tech Ecosystem

The partnership will focus on Tata’s upcoming assembly and test facility in Assam and semiconductor foundry in Gujarat. 
 
 
Tata Electronics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bosch, the German engineering and technology giant. The collaboration aims to advance semiconductor packaging, manufacturing, and automotive electronics, leveraging Tata’s expanding capabilities and Bosch’s global expertise.

This strategic alliance will primarily support Tata Electronics’ upcoming OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) facility in Assam and its planned semiconductor fabrication plant in Gujarat. These facilities are critical components of India’s vision to become a global hub for semiconductor production and electronics manufacturing.

Randhir Thakur, CEO of Tata Electronics, emphasized that the partnership aligns with India’s semiconductor mission, which focuses on reducing import dependency and building indigenous chip manufacturing capabilities. “This collaboration with Bosch brings together Tata’s growing footprint in high-tech manufacturing and Bosch’s legacy of innovation and excellence in semiconductors,” he stated.

Bosch, known for its leadership in automotive electronics and industrial technology, will bring deep technical know-how in chip design, packaging innovation, and automotive-grade semiconductor applications. The tie-up is expected to fast-track localization of semiconductor components, especially for sectors like electric vehicles (EVs), consumer electronics, and industrial automation.

The partnership is also a strategic win for India’s "Make in India" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India) initiatives, as it addresses one of the most critical gaps in India’s electronics value chain—semiconductor backend processes like packaging and testing.

This move follows a series of recent developments in India’s semiconductor space, including Tata’s earlier announcements about its fab in Dholera, Gujarat, and growing interest from global tech giants in India’s chip industry.

With this collaboration, Tata Electronics and Bosch are not just strengthening India’s semiconductor supply chain but also positioning the country as a key player in the global electronics and semiconductor manufacturing landscape.