India is taking another step toward building its semiconductor industr HCL Group is working with Taiwan-based Foxconn. Together, they are developing a semiconductor plant near Jewar Airport in Uttar Pradesh.The project involves an investment of around ₹3,706 crore ($435 million).
India’s Union Cabinet approved the project in May 2025 It aims to increase local chip production and support the country’s growing electronics industry.
What Will The Foxconn-HCL Plant Produce?
The facility will focus on display driver integrated circuits (DDICs).These chips control the images text and videos that appear on screens.
Display driver chips are used in many electronic products including:
- Smartphones and tablets
- Laptops and desktop computers
- Television and display panels
- Cars and other electronic systems
The plant plans to process 20,000 wafers per month.It also aims to produce up to 36 million chips every month.
Why Is The Project Important For India?
Semiconductors play an important role in modern electronics.However India still depends on international suppliers for many of these components.
Therefore local production could help the country build a stronger supply chain It could also attract more technology investment and support domestic manufacturers.
In addition the project may encourage other technology companies to set up operations nearby.
Understanding The Plant’s Assembly And Testing Work
The Jewar facility will operate as an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) plant.In simple terms it will handle important stages such as chip packaging and testing.
These processes prepare chips for use in electronic products.However this facility is not an advanced wafer fabrication plant.Such factories produce chips directly from silicon wafers.
Foxconn will bring its manufacturing experience to the project.Meanwhile HCL will contribute its engineering and technology expertise.
According to HCL the project could create more than 3,500 direct and indirect jobs.It may also help develop semiconductor skills among Indian workers.
Project Timeline: Expected To Open In 2028
The project has moved beyond its initial approval stage.In February 2026 officials laid the foundation stone for the India Chip facility in Jewar.
The facility is expected to begin operations in 2028.Once it opens it could support India’s domestic supply of display driver chips.
How Does This Connect To Apple’s Manufacturing Strategy?
Foxconn is a major manufacturing partner for Apple It already plays an important role in assembling electronic devices in India.
Meanwhile Apple continues to expand its manufacturing activities outside China.India has become an important location for iPhone assembly and other electronics production.
However the HCL-Foxconn project is not confirmed as an Apple-specific chip factory.Its display driver chips could serve different industries and device manufacturers.
What Comes Next?
The HCL-Foxconn project marks another step in India’s semiconductor plans.Its investment production capacity and expected job creation could support the country’s electronics industry.
Now the next major milestone is the facility’s opening Its progress will show how quickly India can expand its chip assembly packaging and testing capabilities.
