Cyient Semiconductors Qualifies to Supply Core Tech for ₹4,500 Cr SCL Mohali Modernisation

Hyderabad-based Cyient Semiconductors has been qualified for a pivotal mandate in the ₹4,500 crore modernisation of the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, marking a significant advancement in India’s efforts to expand domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).

The qualification positions Cyient Semiconductors to supply and validate key technology IPs—RF-CMOS, BCD (HV LDMOS), and CMOS Image Sensor (CIS)—which will form the backbone of SCL’s enhanced 8-inch fabrication line. These mature-node technologies are crucial to several fast-growing sectors, including industrial systems, automotive electronics, energy management, imaging, sensing and connectivity.

The government’s larger objective for SCL’s overhaul is to create accessible fabrication capability for startups, academia, and strategic sectors, while reducing India’s heavy dependence on imported semiconductors. Cyient Semiconductors’ role directly contributes to these goals by modernising the process platforms that will power the upgraded fab.

Calling the development a “proud moment,” Krishna Bodanapu, executive vice-chairman and managing director of Cyient Limited, said the qualification reflects the company’s engineering depth and turnkey execution strengths. “Our collaboration with SCL will accelerate India’s semiconductor self-reliance by delivering highly relevant, high-value silicon solutions in digital, analogue mixed-signal and power domains,” he said.

Suman Narayan, CEO of Cyient Semiconductors, noted that the selected technologies align with the company’s strongest domains. He described the project as both a responsibility and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a national mission.

The updated technologies could eventually enable SCL to support applications ranging from smart energy systems and industrial control to imaging, sensing, and low-power IoT devices, areas where mature-node processes remain highly relevant.

Earlier this year, Cyient Semiconductors and MIPS, a global leader in RISC-V processor technology, teamed up to develop specialised chips for power management, industrial robotics, and automotive applications.

Through the partnership, they aim to address real-time, safety-critical applications, power delivery, and compute efficiency in automotive, industrial, and data centre markets, with a focus on motor control and data centre power delivery platforms, according to a statement.