Applied Materials Unveils Billion India Investment Plan as Semiconductor Summit Kicks Off

Applied Materials Unveils $5 Billion India Investment Plan as Semiconductor Summit Kicks Off

Applied Materials announces $5B India investment at SEMICON India, boosting chip ecosystem and R&D capabilities.

September 18, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New Delhi, India — Applied Materials, a leading global semiconductor equipment manufacturer, has pledged a $5 billion investment over the next decade to bolster India’s growing semiconductor industry. The announcement was made during SEMICON India, the country’s premier event focused on chip technology and manufacturing.

The commitment marks one of the largest investments by a U.S. semiconductor company in India and is aimed at strengthening research, supplier networks, and workforce development. The plan includes the establishment of a 140-acre research and development park, designed to enhance local innovation and integration into the global semiconductor supply chain.

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India’s semiconductor sector is expanding rapidly, with expectations that consumption will rise to $110 billion by 2030 from around $45 billion to $50 billion in 2025. However, current production capacity remains limited, with only three packaging plants operational. The new investment could help bridge this gap, provided government incentives lead to large-scale fabrication facilities that require advanced production tools.

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