CG Semi Starts 200 Million-Chip Output in India, Targeting 5 Billion a Year
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 4
CG Semi Starts 200 Million-Chip Output in India, Targeting 5 Billion a Year
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 4
Summary
CG Semi Pvt. Ltd. has begun production at its new semiconductor unit with annual capacity of 200 million chips, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday.
The plant is an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat, and Modi said it is designed to scale output to 5 billion chips a year.
The launch marks a new step in India’s push to build a domestic chip industry and secure a place in the global semiconductor supply chain.
India aims for 5 billion chips annually, but does it have the skilled workforce to sustain this ambitious goal?
Can India's focus on mature chip technology truly challenge the global dominance of established semiconductor giants?
As India builds its semiconductor dream in Gujarat, what is the unmentioned environmental cost for the region?
CG Semi OSAT Inaugurated: India Targets 5 Billion Chips Per Year in Semiconductor Self-Reliance Push
Overview
On July 4, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the CG Semi OSAT facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking a major step in India's semiconductor ambitions. As one of the country’s first end-to-end OSAT operations, the plant provides comprehensive assembly and test services and is projected to produce up to 5 billion chips annually. This milestone helps India meet its domestic technology needs and strengthens its position in the global semiconductor supply chain. The facility also brings together a diverse workforce from across India, reflecting the nation’s commitment to innovation and self-reliance in high-tech manufacturing.