Fujifilm and Tata Electronics to Build SemiCon Material Production and Supply Chain in India

Fujifilm has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tata Electronics to establish a semiconductor materials production and supply chain in India. This partnership aligns with India's push for domestic semiconductor manufacturing, reducing reliance on imports.

Tata Electronics is currently constructing India's first semiconductor front-end manufacturing plant in Dholera, Gujarat, and a large-scale back-end manufacturing plant in Jagiroad, Assam. Fujifilm will leverage its expertise in semiconductor materials—from front-end to back-end processes—to support Tata Electronics' operations and potentially set up a semiconductor materials manufacturing facility in India.

While demand for semiconductors is increasing with the acceleration of global digitization, India currently relies on imports for the majority of its semiconductor needs. The Indian government is prioritizing domestic semiconductor production as a critical economic and strategic initiative.

Fujifilm will consider establishing a semiconductor materials manufacturing facility in India and procuring raw materials locally, aiming to capture the demand of the rapidly growing semiconductor-related market in India. This will further accelerate the growth of Fujifilm's semiconductor materials business while contributing to the development of a robust semiconductor materials ecosystem in India.

Fujifilm will supply a wide range of semiconductor materials to support Tata Electronics' manufacturing processes. These include:

• Photoresists – Essential for photolithography in chip fabrication.
• CMP slurries & post-CMP cleaners – Used in chemical mechanical planarization to smooth wafer surfaces.
• Thin-film chemicals – Critical for deposition processes in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Polyimides – High-performance materials used in semiconductor packaging.
• High-purity process chemicals – Ensuring precision and reliability in chip production.
• Color filter materials – Specifically for image sensors in semiconductor applicationsm

Fujifilm is also considering setting up a semiconductor materials manufacturing facility in India to localize production and strengthen the supply chain.

This collaboration could be a game-changer for India's semiconductor ecosystem. What aspect of this development interests you most? The supply chain, the tech, or the broader industry impact?