2 May 2026
India-Japan launch joint chip foundry in Tamil Nadu
UPSC
Banking
Economy
Science
International Relations
Summary
India and Japan jointly announced a ₹85,000 crore semiconductor foundry in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. The plant will produce 28 nm and 65 nm legacy chips for automotive and IoT applications.
Why it matters
UPSC GS-3 (S&T, Economy), International Relations. Tie to Semicon India, PLI scheme, and global semiconductor supply chain reordering.