Micron’s $2.75 Billion Gujarat Chip Facility to Start Commercial Operations by End-February

U.S.-based memory chipmaker Micron Technology is expected to begin commercial operations at its $2.75 billion semiconductor assembly and test (ATMP) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, by the end of February 2026, Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said from the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday.

Vaishnaw said pilot runs at the facility have been successful, marking a key milestone for India’s semiconductor mission as the country moves from project announcements to on-ground production-linked execution.

Micron’s Gujarat project is part of India’s push to build an end-to-end electronics ecosystem, with the initial focus on advanced packaging and testing — a crucial segment of global semiconductor supply chains.

Four major semiconductor projects targeted for output in 2026

Vaishnaw said Micron’s project is expected to lead a cohort of major semiconductor facilities coming up in India, including projects backed by Tata Electronics, Kaynes, and CG Semi, which are also expected to begin operations during 2026.

The government sees semiconductor manufacturing as both a technology mission and a logistics-led industrial buildout, requiring deep coordination between utilities, ports, rail, customs, and clean-room supply chains.

Roadmap: from mature nodes to advanced capability

Vaishnaw outlined a longer-term technology roadmap, stating that India is targeting progression from current mature nodes—such as 28nm to 90nm, relevant for automotive, telecom, and industrial electronics—toward advanced manufacturing capability.

He said India aims to reach 7-nanometer capability by 2030 and 3-nanometer nodes by 2032, though achieving such targets will depend on ecosystem depth, supply chain localisation, and partnerships with global technology leaders.

Global partnerships and supply chain buildout

Vaishnaw said the semiconductor mission requires a stable supply chain for raw materials, chemicals, gases, and logistics capacity.

At Davos, he cited partnerships across multiple ecosystems, including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and the U.S., aimed at strengthening supply chain security and building industrial capability.

India’s five-layer AI stack

Vaishnaw also detailed India’s expanded “full-stack” AI approach, structured across five layers:

1. Applications
2. Models
3. Chips
4. Infrastructure
5. Energy

He said “sovereign AI” would be treated as a national mission and invited global leaders to the India–AI Impact Summit, scheduled at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from February 16–20, 2026.

Summary

Micron is expected to start commercial operations at its $2.75 billion Sanand, Gujarat ATMP facility by end-February 2026 after successful pilot runs, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said from Davos. The project anchors India’s semiconductor push, with other major plants also expected to begin output during 2026. Vaishnaw said India is targeting 7nm by 2030 and 3nm by 2032, alongside a five-layer “sovereign AI” technology strategy.

FAQs

Q1: What exactly will Micron produce at Sanand?

Micron’s Gujarat project is an ATMP facility—it will assemble, test and package semiconductor products rather than fabricating wafers.

Q2: When will commercial operations begin?

The minister said the plant is expected to begin commercial operations by end-February 2026, following successful pilot runs.

Q3: What are India’s node targets?

India’s current focus is mature nodes (28nm–90nm). The minister said India aims for 7nm by 2030 and 3nm by 2032.

Q4: What is the India–AI Impact Summit?

A global AI summit in New Delhi scheduled for Feb 16–20, 2026, focused on sovereign AI and India’s full-stack AI strategy.