Micron to Commence Production at Gujarat Facility by This Month-End

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), officially announced that Micron Technology will begin production at its ATMP (assembly, test, mark, and package) facility in Sanand, Gujarat by the end of February 2026. He emphasized that this will be India’s first commercial-scale semiconductor production facility, and highlighted Micron’s work on high-bandwidth memory (HBM) as part of its expansion strategy.

Earlier, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Micron’s $2.75 billion Gujarat chip packaging facility will commence operations by February 2026, framing it as a major milestone in India’s semiconductor mission and AI ambitions.

This marks a historic milestone as India’s first commercial-scale semiconductor assembly, test, mark, and package (ATMP) plant.

Key Details

• Facility: Located in Sanand, Gujarat.
• Timeline: Production begins by February-end 2026.
• Scale: $2.75 billion investment, one of the largest in India’s semiconductor sector.
• Technology Focus:
  • High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) for AI computing and data-intensive workloads.
  • Advanced packaging solutions to support global semiconductor supply chains.
• Policy Context: Part of the India Semiconductor Mission, with government approval for 10 semiconductor projects.
• Strategic Impact: Positions India as a credible player in the global chip ecosystem, reducing reliance on imports and boosting AI infrastructure.

Why It Matters

• For India: A decisive step in building domestic semiconductor capacity, critical for AI, 5G, and electronics manufacturing.
• For Micron: Strengthens its global footprint while tapping into India’s growing demand for memory and storage solutions.
• For AI Ecosystem: HBM production directly supports AI workloads, making India a hub for next-gen computing infrastructure.

The announcement aligns with India’s Semiconductor Mission, under which the government has approved 10 semiconductor projects. Micron’s Gujarat facility is seen as a flagship project that will anchor India’s entry into global semiconductor manufacturing.  

Micron’s Journey: From Investment to Production in Gujarat

Timeline

• June 2023
  Micron Technology announces plans to build a new semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The $2.75 billion investment is part of India’s Semiconductor Mission.
• Late 2023
  Construction begins in phases, with government support and approvals under the India Semiconductor Mission.
• 2024–2025
  Micron works on facility development, workforce training, and partnerships to prepare for advanced packaging and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production.
• January 2026
  At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms that Micron’s Gujarat facility will commence operations by February-end 2026.
• February 16, 2026
  At the India AI Impact Summit, MeitY Secretary S Krishnan announces that Micron will begin production at its ATMP facility by the end of February 2026. He highlights Micron’s role in producing HBM for AI workloads.
• February-End 2026
  Micron officially begins production at India’s first commercial-scale semiconductor ATMP plant, marking a milestone in India’s semiconductor journey.