Sanand, Gujarat, August 28, 2025, India inaugurated one of its first end-to-end Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) pilot line facilities in Sanand, Gujarat. The new facility, known as G1, was launched by CG Semi Private Limited, a subsidiary of CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd., in partnership with Renesas Electronics (Japan) and Stars Microelectronics (Thailand).
This marks a significant milestone in India’s semiconductor self-reliance ambitions under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
Key Highlights
- Investment: ₹7,600 crore over the next five years.
(Source: IANS Live) - Capacity (Pilot Line G1): Peak of ~0.5 million units per day, with services including chip assembly, packaging, testing and advanced packaging technologies.
(Source: Business Today) - Certifications: Facility is undergoing ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 processes.
(Source: IANS Live) - Commercial Production: Expected to begin in 2026.
(Source: Financial Express)
Expansion Plans — G2 Facility
- A second facility, G2, is under construction just 3 km away from G1.
- Projected Capacity: ~14.5 million units per day once operational.
- Combined, G1 and G2 are expected to create over 5,000 direct and indirect jobs.
(Source: APAC News Network)
Significance
The OSAT pilot line represents a critical link in the semiconductor value chain, allowing India to handle assembly, packaging and testing domestically.
- Chips from the pilot line will undergo customer qualification before scaling up to full commercial orders.
- The facility positions India as a growing player in the global semiconductor supply chain.
(Source: News WebIndia123)
Sources / Accreditation
- IANS — “CG Semi unveils one of India’s first end-to-end OSAT facilities in Gujarat” — ianslive.in
- Business Today — “CG Semi launches India’s first OSAT facility in Sanand with ₹7,600 crore investment” — businesstoday.in
- Financial Express — “First Made in India chip to come out of CG Semi’s pilot line, says Ashwini Vaishnaw” — financialexpress.com
- APAC News Network — “IT Minister inaugurates first semiconductor OSAT pilot line facility in Gujarat” — apacnewsnetwork.com
- WebIndia123 — “India launches OSAT pilot line facility in Gujarat” — news.webindia123.com
