Estimating Cost to Set Up Semiconductor Fabrication in India?

Setting up a semiconductor fab is easier said than done. There are a lot of aspects to look into. This includes, sourcing lithography tools from global manufacturers, having suitable infrastructure such as a vast area of land, copious amounts of water, water recycling system, electricity lines, and labour power, among other things.  Analytics India Magazine spoke to Arun Mampazhy, a veteran semiconductor analyst, to gauge the cost estimate of setting up a fabrication plant. At the outset, Mampazhy addressed the government scheme surrounding semiconductor operations in India saying, “The bigger picture, if you look at it [the policy], covers a variety of spectrum”. To begin with, a compound semiconductor or silicon photonics fabrication, for instance, is a smaller investment.