Key takeaways
- RRP Electronics becomes India's first company to export packaged semiconductors under the Semiconductor Mission.
- The company exported its first consignment worth ₹6.51 crore to a European customer.
- Aligns with India's 'Make in India' initiative to boost local semiconductor manufacturing.
- RRP's expansion is part of a ₹12,035 crore state-approved phase-I plan.
- Establishes partnerships, including a collaboration with AMB Taiwan for memory chip production.
RRP Electronics, a Mumbai-based electronics manufacturer, has become the first Indian company to export packaged semiconductors under the Government of India’s Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
The company exported its first consignment, valued at ₹6.51 crore, primarily focused on ASICS-based technologies, to a European customer. It is a significant step in India’s semiconductor manufacturing sector, even as the customer details are unknown.
This expansion aligns with the “Make in India” initiative, contributing to the nation’s growth and the state’s development. Launched in 2021 with ₹76,000 crore, the Semicon India program aims to promote the domestic semiconductor industry through incentives and partnerships.
The export is part of RRP Electronics’ expansion initiatives under its ₹12,035 crore state-approved phase-I plan. The company operates a fully established Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing (OSAT) facility.
RRP Electronics has established a first-mover advantage with the proof of concept. The company enhances its offerings through partnerships, including a tie-up with AMB Taiwan last year. The team, which is expected to arrive in the second week of April, will complete the proof of concept for SIM card modules, in addition to IGBT and MOSFET products.
In addition to these developments, RRP Electronics is setting up an advanced packaging foundry with US-based Deca Technologies to produce parts for Apple iPhones. The company is also establishing an OHT facility to qualify for business from a multinational through Deca Technologies.
Furthermore, RRP Electronics has begun exploring opportunities in the automotive sector with analog devices, which will create multiple job opportunities.
As RRP Electronics continues to expand, it is backed by significant investments and partnerships. The company’s collaboration with international partners underscores its commitment to advancing India’s semiconductor industry.
In early last month, RRP Electronics Ltd partnered with Singapore-based PTW to set up India’s first major silicon wafer production line. PTW, a global leader in refurbished frontend semiconductor tools, was facilitating the sale and technology transfer of a proven wafer line to RRP.
The plant, once fully operational, was projected to generate over $1.2 billion in revenue with gross margins above 60%. PTW also aimed to sell another two lines to Indian customers within 1 to 2 years.
Pilot production was expected to begin in 2025–26, with full capacity achieved within two years. This move would reduce India’s reliance on electronics imports and support the country’s ‘Make in India’ ambitions. The strategic partnership was being advised by Singapore consulting firm TOP2.
