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• Strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on safety, manufacturing excellence, and capabilities in semiconductor materials, sub-fab infrastructure, and specialty chemical and gas distribution 

• One of the first such collaborations between a global materials solutions provider and a leading Indian semiconductor manufacturer

New Delhi, 02 September, 2025: In a significant move aligned with India's semiconductor ambitions, Tata Electronics Private Limited, a pioneering leader in India’s electronics and semiconductor manufacturing sector, and Merck, a leading science and technology company, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a strategic collaboration, to jointly develop capabilities in semiconductor materials, semiconductor fabrication infrastructure, and specialty chemical and gas distribution in India.

The companies have come to an understanding whereby, Merck will offer its full suite of products and services, including high-purity electronic materials, advanced gas and chemical delivery systems, turnkey fab infrastructure services, and its Material Intelligence™ solutions powered by AI, for Tata Electronics’ upcoming Fab in Dholera, Gujarat. As part of this partnership, Merck will also share best practices in safety and manufacturing excellence, and provide access to platforms such as Athinia®, a secure data analytics platform, for collaboration on relevant information among participants across the semiconductor industry. Additionally, the partnership encompasses plans for localised warehousing, raw material supply chain development, cultivation of talent, and the establishment of industry processes and standards in India. 

Dr. Randhir Thakur, CEO and MD of Tata Electronics, said, “We have a bold vision of becoming a leader in semiconductor manufacturing by offering integrated solutions across the value chain to our global customers. This strategic partnership with Merck brings not only world-class expertise in advanced materials but also a shared commitment to the highest standards of safety and manufacturing excellence. By leveraging Merck’s decades of global experience in chemical safety, process optimisation, and digital tools, we will build a resilient ecosystem and accelerate the timely execution of our Fab in Dholera, Gujarat. Together, we aim to set new benchmarks in quality, safety, and innovation for the global semiconductor industry.”

Dr. Kai Beckmann, Member of the Executive Board of Merck and CEO Electronics, said, “India’s semiconductor journey is gathering global momentum, and Merck is proud to be among the first to power it since its inception. The collaboration with Tata Electronics reflects our long-standing strategy: to be a trusted partner in key growth markets, enabling scale through safety, precision, and innovation. Together, the aim is to build a resilient and future-ready materials ecosystem that supports India’s semiconductor aspirations.”

The MoU supports the goals of the India Semiconductor Mission and reflects Tata Electronics’ and Merck’s role as early movers in enabling indigenous semiconductor capabilities. Tata Electronics is building India's first Fab in Dholera, Gujarat, with a total investment of INR 91,000 crores (~US$11bn). The Fab in Dholera will produce semiconductor chips for applications across automotive, mobile devices, artificial intelligence (AI), and other key segments, to serve customers globally. The construction of this facility is progressing rapidly, and it is crucial to foster partnerships across the entire semiconductor ecosystem, encompassing process and design technology, materials, equipment and other critical aspects.

With its extensive experience in semiconductor materials and sub-fab services globally, Merck brings technical depth, global standards and best practices, and a strong commitment to safety and sustainability to the Indian market. This partnership will support Tata Electronics’ Fab and help catalyse the broader industry ecosystem, spanning suppliers, talent and technology development, strengthening India’s position in the global semiconductor value chain.

About Tata Electronics
Tata Electronics Private Limited is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly & Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. With a rapidly growing workforce, the company currently employs over 70,000 people and has significant operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, India. Tata Electronics is committed to creating a socio-economic footprint by employing many women in its workforce and actively supporting local communities through initiatives in environment, education, healthcare, sports and livelihood.

About Merck
Merck, a leading science and technology company, operates across life science, healthcare and electronics. More than 62,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – the company is everywhere. In 2024, Merck generated sales of € 21.2 billion in 65 countries.

Scientific exploration and responsible entrepreneurship have been key to Merck’s technological and scientific advances. This is how Merck has thrived since its founding in 1668. The founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company. Merck holds the global rights to the Merck name and brand. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the business sectors of Merck operate as MilliporeSigma in life science, EMD Serono in healthcare, and EMD Electronics in electronics.

For more information, please contact: 

Tata Electronics: pooja.dhar@tataelectronics.co.in | +91 82919 41417
Adfactors PR: pooja.rajput@adfactorspr.com | +91 99102 78452
Merck: janice.goveas@merckgroup.com | +91 70457 93597