Lam Research plans to invest approximately ₹10,000 crore in India to expand silicon component manufacturing and R&D operations. The company announced the plans ahead of SEMICON India 2026.
The investment will fund its first silicon component manufacturing facility in the country. Lam will deploy the investment over the next several years and noted that the plans remain subject to execution and other risks.
The facility will support silicon ingot production and processing for advanced semiconductor technologies and leading-edge nodes. The company said the expansion will strengthen its global operations and support customers as chip complexity increases.
Lam Research has operated in India’s semiconductor ecosystem for more than 25 years. Its India operations include an engineering hub and a chip research and development laboratory. The company has also integrated India into its global supply chain and has trained thousands of people through workforce development programmes.
The planned R&D expansion will build on Lam’s India Center for Engineering. The centre supports global customers in design, testing, validation, and next-generation technology development.
“India represents an important part of Lam’s global innovation and growth strategy,” said Rangesh Raghavan, Corporate VP and MD at Lam Research India.
The investment will also create opportunities for partnerships with Indian suppliers. Lam said it works with local companies across materials, precision components, gases, chemicals, and metrology. It also works with companies providing manufacturing services.
The expansion is expected to create engineering and high-technology manufacturing jobs, Lam stated. The company is also working with the Indian Institute of Science and India Semiconductor Mission.
The partnership aims to expand access to semiconductor manufacturing education. Lam plans to train up to 60,000 students over several years. The programme will use its Semiverse Solutions virtual platform.
Lam has also launched its Skill Development Programme for aspiring semiconductor workers. The programme focuses on industry-relevant skills and pathways into advanced manufacturing careers.
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