Micron Technology has officially opened a large-scale semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat, establishing the first commercial semiconductor chip production site in India.
“This pioneering facility, the first assembly and test site of its kind in the country, helps build a resilient ecosystem that underpins the global AI economy,” said Sanjay Mehrotra, Chairman, President and CEO of Micron Technology.
The importance of DRAM and NAND wafers for AI
The site converts advanced DRAM and NAND wafers from Micron’s global manufacturing network into finished memory and storage products destined for worldwide markets.
The first phase of the facility will feature more than 500,000 sqft of cleanroom space.
Once fully ramped, the facility will be one of the world’s largest single-floor semiconductor assembly and test cleanrooms.
The project represents a combined investment of approximately $2.75bn from the Idaho-based company and its government partners and forms part of a broader effort to develop India’s domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
Micron expects the Sanand facility to assemble and test tens of millions of semiconductor chips during 2026, scaling to hundreds of millions in 2027 as production ramps up.
Turning point for India’s semiconductor industry
An opening ceremony for the new facility was attended by Micron Chairman, President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, alongside senior government officials including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw.
“Today is a proud moment for Micron and India’s growing semiconductor industry,” said Mehrotra. “This pioneering facility helps build a resilient ecosystem that underpins the global AI economy.”
During the opening event, Micron marked the milestone by presenting its first shipment of India-made memory modules to Dell Technologies for use in laptops manufactured in India for the domestic market.
The site has already begun commercial production and is certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
According to India’s government, the launch represents a turning point for the country’s semiconductor sector.
Ashwini Vaishnaw said the facility marks the beginning of commercial chip production in India, adding that the country is moving “from being a consumer of chips to becoming a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing and innovation”.
Growing India’s semiconductor workforce
Alongside the manufacturing operation, Micron is also investing in workforce development across India.
The company has partnered with institutions including Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) and Namtech, as well as universities nationwide, to support STEM education, advanced manufacturing training and semiconductor skills development.
How sustainability is part of the build
The Sanand facility has been designed to align with Micron’s sustainability and environmental targets.
The site aims to meet or exceed LEED Gold standards and incorporates water-saving technologies that enable zero liquid discharge, reducing environmental impact in water-intensive semiconductor processes.
Ramping up memory and storage manufacturing
The Indian assembly and test site complements Micron’s wider global manufacturing expansion strategy.
The company has worked to expand memory and storage production capacity in response to rapidly increasing demand driven by AI, data centres and advanced computing applications.
Last month, Micro expanded a fabrication capacity by breaking ground on a $24bn NAND wafer fabrication plant in the US.
The company also acquired a $1.8bn Powerchip Semiconductor fab site in Taiwan to accelerate silicon wafers for memory production.