Micron Technology Assembly and Test Facility

Micron Technology is building a $2.75 billion semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat — the first major investment in India by a global semiconductor leader. The Indian government is providing approximately 50% of the investment through subsidies. By mid-2025, Micron reported test chips were already in production, with Prime Minister Modi highlighting the facility's progress at the annual semiconductor industry gathering.

While assembly and test is not the same as wafer fabrication, it's a critical step in the semiconductor supply chain and one of the highest-value-add steps after fabrication. Micron's facility will process memory chips (DRAM and NAND), packaging them into final products for sale. It creates thousands of jobs and, crucially, trains an Indian workforce in semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Micron's decision to invest in India validates the country's semiconductor ambitions and could catalyze further investment from other global chipmakers. The facility is part of a broader pattern: US companies are diversifying their semiconductor supply chains away from concentrated dependence on East Asia. India offers a democratic, English-speaking alternative with strong existing relationships with the US tech industry.