Fujifilm India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM) to explore setting up a “semiconductor materials production base” in Dholera, marking the Japanese company’s latest move to tap India’s fast-growing semiconductor ecosystem.
The MoU, signed with GSEM under the Department of Science and Technology, Gujarat, was announced at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Vadodara on Tuesday. Under the agreement, Fujifilm India will assess opportunities to establish a production base for semiconductor materials in Dholera and work with the Gujarat government, industry bodies and private companies to help strengthen India’s domestic semiconductor supply chain.
The proposed investment comes as India pushes to build a local semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem under its broader ambition of emerging as a global chip manufacturing hub. Demand for semiconductors is expected to rise sharply across sectors, including electronics, automobiles, telecommunications and artificial intelligence, increasing the need for domestic production of critical materials.
“At FUJIFILM India, we have been closely assessing opportunities across the Indian market and evaluating how our diverse businesses can contribute to the country’s long-term growth and innovation ambitions. This MoU marks an important milestone in that journey and brings us a step closer to realising our plans for investment in Dholera,” stated Koji Wada, Managing Director, Fujifilm India in an official release.
Abhi Shekhar Singh, National Head – Strategy & Business Development, Electronic Materials Division at Fujifilm India, said the company plans to bring its semiconductor materials technology to India to support the country’s growing chip manufacturing ecosystem. He said Fujifilm Electronic Materials develops specialised chemical formulations used in semiconductor manufacturing and is looking to leverage its global expertise to support India’s semiconductor ambitions.