**Summary of Agreement Between ASML and Tata Electronics for Semiconductor Manufacturing**
**Overview**
On May 16, 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten, witnessed the signing of a strategic agreement between Tata Electronics and ASML. The partnership is dedicated to supporting the establishment and operations of India’s first front-end semiconductor fabrication facility (Fab) located in Dholera, Gujarat.
**Key Stakeholders**
* **Tata Electronics:** A subsidiary of the Tata Group, currently establishing a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Gujarat.
* **ASML:** A Netherlands-based multinational and a primary global supplier of high-precision lithography equipment, which is a critical component in semiconductor chip manufacturing.
* **Government Representation:** The agreement was highlighted by both Prime Ministers as a pivotal step in developing India’s domestic semiconductor ecosystem and strengthening bilateral industrial ties.
**Strategic Significance**
The collaboration marks a significant milestone in India’s journey toward technological self-reliance. Prime Minister Modi emphasized that the partnership with ASML provides the essential technical infrastructure required for front-end semiconductor manufacturing, which is a high-precision phase of the production process.
**Document Metadata and Reference**
* **Release Date:** 16 May 2026, 10:30 PM
* **Issuing Authority:** Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi, Prime Minister’s Office
* **Release ID:** 2261878
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* **Reference Codes:** MJPS/SS/ST
Key Entities Referenced
Tata Electronics: An Indian semiconductor manufacturing company establishing the nation's first front-end semiconductor Fab.
ASML: A Dutch multinational corporation and leading supplier of high-precision lithography equipment for semiconductor chip manufacturing.
Dholera, Gujarat: The specific location for the establishment of India's first front-end semiconductor manufacturing facility (Fab).
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister witnesses signing of agreement
between ASML and Tata Electronics for
Semiconductor manufacturing
Posted On: 16 MAY 2026 10:30PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, accompanied by Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob
Jetten today witnessed the signing of an agreement between Tata Electronics and ASML to support the
semiconductor Fab in Dholera, Gujarat.
The two Prime Ministers welcomed the decision of Tata Electronics and ASML to partner together for
India’s first front-end semiconductor Fab in Gujarat. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the partnership as
an important step in India’s journey for developing a semiconductor ecosystem in the country.
ASML is a Dutch multinational corporation and one of the leading suppliers for high-precision
lithography equipment, a critical requirement in manufacturing of semiconductor chips. Tata Electronics, a
subsidiary of the Tata Group, is an Indian electronics and semiconductor manufacturing company which is
establishing a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Gujarat.
Prime Minister's remarks at the Roundtable Meeting with leading Dutch CEOs may be seen here [Link]
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