Fujifilm India inks pact with Gujarat government to explore semicon materials manufacturing
Fujifilm India, a subsidiary of the Japanese Fujifilm Corporation, Tuesday said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM) to explore manufacturing semiconductor materials in the country and strengthen domestic supply chain capabilities.
GSEM is a specialised agency operating under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), government of Gujarat.
The collaboration comes amidst the Centre’s preparations to roll-out the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 in the coming months, which will have a strong emphasis on developing strong semiconductor design capabilities, manufacturing semiconductor materials and gases, and bolstering supply chains.
Through the pact, Fujifilm India said it aims to “assess opportunities to establish a semiconductor materials production base in Dholera” while working closely with government stakeholders, industry bodies, and private enterprises to support the development of a robust and resilient semiconductor supply chain.
As demand for semiconductors continues to grow across sectors including electronics, automotive, telecom, and artificial intelligence (AI), the initiative is expected to contribute to enhancing India’s self-reliance in critical semiconductor materials and strengthening the country’s position within the global value chain.
“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,” said Koji Wada, MD, Fujifilm India.
“This MoU marks an important milestone in that journey and brings us a step closer to realizing our plans for investment in Dholera,” he added.
With more than 20 production bases worldwide and extensive expertise in advanced materials, Fujifilm Electronic Materials views India as a strategic market for future growth and innovation, as per the statement.
