Merck and Tata Electronics Join Forces to Accelerate India's Semiconductor Capabilities

Merck has announced that it has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Electronics Private Limited to accelerate chip manufacturing capabilities in the country.

Under the agreement, Merck will provide Tata Electronics with its complete portfolio of high-purity electronic materials, advanced chemical and gas delivery systems, fab infrastructure services, and AI-driven Material Intelligence™ solutions for Tata’s upcoming semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat.

The partnership will also focus on local supply chain development, warehousing, talent cultivation, and setting new industry standards in safety and manufacturing excellence. Tata’s $11 billion fab, part of India’s first large-scale semiconductor project, aims to serve global demand across automotive, mobile, and AI-driven applications.

Executives from both companies stressed the collaboration’s significance in building a resilient semiconductor ecosystem.

“By leveraging Merck’s decades of global experience in chemical safety, process optimisation, and digital tools, we will build a resilient ecosystem and accelerate the timely execution of our Fab in Dholera, Gujarat. Together, we aim to set new benchmarks in quality, safety, and innovation for the global semiconductor industry,” Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD of Tata Electronics, said.

“The collaboration with Tata Electronics reflects our long-standing strategy: to be a trusted partner in key growth markets, enabling scale through safety, precision, and innovation. Together, the aim is to build a resilient and future-ready materials ecosystem that supports India’s semiconductor aspirations,” Dr. Kai Beckmann, Member of the Executive Board of Merck and CEO Electronics, said.

The collaboration aligns with the India Mission and marks a major step in positioning India as a global chip manufacturing hub.