Karnataka Approves 3 Semiconductor Projects Worth Rs 23,000 Crore

• Karnataka approves ₹23,000+ crore for 3 chip projects
• Over 3,500 jobs to be created in Bengaluru and Mysuru
• Focus on 2nm tech, silicon ingots, and compound semiconductors

During a recent meeting of the cabinet sub-committee led by Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah, the State approved three large semiconductor projects which amounts to ₹23,000 crore plus. This arrangement will only solidify Karnataka's vision of being a global leader in the area of semiconductor manufacturing and innovation.

The committee approved three projects all of which were submitted by Applied Materials India, Lam Research and Bharat Semi Systems. The proposals create over 3,500 new jobs and will create R&D and manufacturing capabilities in Bengaluru and Mysuru.  The proposals involves next generation chips, production of silicon ingots, and production of compound semiconductors.

Karnataka’s IT/BT minister Priyank M Kharge mentioned on his X account, "Karnataka is doubling down on its ambition to become a global semiconductor hub".

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Applied Materials will invest ₹4851 crore to create India's first ever Innovation Centre for Semiconductor Manufacturing (ICSM) in Bengaluru. Lam Research will invest ₹15,901 crore, with ₹6790 crore for an advanced R&D Lab and ₹9111 crore for the manufacture of semiconductor components, with both projects utilizing Trinamic technology in both 2nm processes and silicon ingots. Lam Research will generate approximately 1400 new jobs.

Bharat Semi Systems will invest ₹2,342 crore for the establishment of an integrated, design, and fabrication unit in Mysuru. This unit is focused on producing compound semiconductors, specifically silicon carbide and gallium nitride, which is used in telecommunication, defence technologies, green technologies, and will create over 620 jobs.

Minister Priyank Kharge hailed the approvals as a major step in advancing Karnataka’s tech ecosystem and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to leading India’s semiconductor mission.

"It will create around 1,500 jobs and become a collaborative platform for next-gen chip and display innovations", added Kharge.