SM, TEPL, & TSMPL Sign Fiscal Support Agreement for Semiconductor Fab

Current Context: On March 5, 2025, the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), and Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited (TSMPL) signed a Fiscal Support Agreement (FSA) for India's first commercial semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat.

• This project involves an investment of over ₹91,000 crore and will have a capacity of 50,000 wafers per month (WSPM).
• The Government of India has committed 50% fiscal support for eligible project costs under the Modified Programme for Semiconductor and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem.
• The fab is expected to generate over 20,000 skilled jobs and will cater to global markets in automotive, computing, communications, and artificial intelligence.

Question:

Q.1 What is the total investment for India’s first commercial semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat?
a) ₹91,000 crore
b) ₹75,000 crore
c) ₹1,00,000 crore
d) ₹85,000 crore

Answer: a)  The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) along with Tata Electronics and Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing signed a Fiscal Support Agreement (FSA) for India's first semiconductor fab in Dholera, with an investment of over ₹91,000 crore.