Tata Chip Fab Notified at Dholera SEZ in Gujarat
Why in the news
The Centre notified the site for India’s first chip fabrication plant at Dholera Special Economic Zone, Gujarat, on 16 April 2026.
Key facts
- The facility is at Dholera SEZ, Gujarat, and was notified on 16 April 2026.
- Developer: Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Pvt Ltd (TSMPL), a Tata Group company.
- Investment: Rs 91,000 crore; land area: about 66 hectares (66.166 ha in one report).
- About 21,000 jobs are expected.
- The SEZ is meant to support electronic hardware, software and IT-enabled services.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Dholera SEZ, Gujarat |
| Developer | Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing |
| Investment | Rs 91,000 crore |
| Jobs projected | About 21,000 |
About the project
The plant is described as the country’s first semiconductor fabrication facility and sits in the Dholera area of Gujarat. Notification of the SEZ area is a regulatory step that allows the developer to operate under SEZ norms.
Exam angle
- Learn the numbers: Rs 91,000 crore, 66 hectares, 21,000 jobs.
- Developer name TSMPL and location Dholera are typical questions.
- Semiconductors link to science-technology and economy topics.
- Gujarat is the state; do not confuse with Sanand.