Nexperia and Tata Partner for Chip Production in India
Nexperia will produce power control chips at Tata’s Dholera fab and package them in Assam, marking a significant move one year after the Dutch state intervened to prevent its Chinese ownership shift. Tata describes this deal as a testament to growing trade relations between India and the European Union.
Details of the Partnership:
The partnership has three key aspects:
- Front-end wafer fabrication: Production of Nexperia's MOSFET portfolio at Tata's 300mm fab in Dholera, Gujarat, which is currently under construction.
- Back-end assembly and test: Tata will assemble and test Nexperia’s discrete semiconductor products at its packaging facility in Jagiroad.
- Technology and ecosystem development: Combining Nexperia’s expertise with Tata’s manufacturing capacity to support innovation and future growth across the semiconductor value chain, catering to diverse applications like automotive, industrial, consumer, energy, communications, and infrastructure.
Quotes from Key Figures:
Randhir Thakur, CEO of Tata Electronics, expressed excitement about the partnership: "We are thrilled to partner with Nexperia for manufacturing their products at our semiconductor facilities in Dholera and Jagiroad."
Stefan Tilger, interim CEO of Nexperia, highlighted the framework's benefits: "The framework...reinforces our commitment to serving customers through a resilient and globally balanced manufacturing network."
Achim Kempe, COO of Nexperia, emphasized the long-term nature of the collaboration: "The collaboration ... represents much more than manufacturing."
Context and Implications:
The partnership comes after Nexperia's separation from its Chinese parent, Wingtech, following Dutch government intervention in September 2025. Tata's involvement signifies a strategic shift in semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain resilience, particularly with India's growing technological significance in the global landscape.