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FUJIFILM India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of Gujarat, to explore semiconductor materials manufacturing opportunities in India. The agreement was announced during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference held in Vadodara.
The partnership establishes a framework for FUJIFILM India to evaluate the feasibility of setting up a semiconductor materials manufacturing facility in the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) while supporting the development of a localized semiconductor supply chain in the country.
Focus on Semiconductor Materials Manufacturing
As part of the collaboration, FUJIFILM India plans to work closely with government agencies, industry organizations, and private enterprises to assess manufacturing opportunities for semiconductor materials in India.
The company says the initiative aims to strengthen domestic production capabilities while supporting India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem and reducing reliance on imported materials used in semiconductor fabrication.
Supporting India’s Semiconductor Ambitions
The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ program, which focuses on expanding domestic manufacturing, strengthening supply chains, and attracting technology investments across strategic sectors.
According to the company, demand for semiconductors continues to grow across several industries, including:
- Consumer electronics, including smartphones, computers, and smart devices
- Automotive technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
- Telecommunications infrastructure, including 5G networks
- Artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and data centers
By exploring local production of critical semiconductor materials, FUJIFILM India aims to contribute to India’s long-term goal of becoming a global semiconductor manufacturing hub.
Global Semiconductor Materials Expertise
FUJIFILM Electronic Materials currently operates more than 20 production facilities worldwide, supplying advanced chemicals and materials used throughout semiconductor manufacturing processes.
The company views India as an important long-term market and says the MoU represents the first step toward evaluating sustainable manufacturing opportunities that could support both domestic semiconductor production and the country’s broader technology ecosystem.
Further details regarding manufacturing plans or investment timelines have not yet been announced.
Commenting on the occasion, Koji Wada, Managing Director, FUJIFILM India, said, “At FUJIFILM India, we have been closely assessing opportunities across the Indian market and evaluating how our diverse businesses can contribute to the country’s long-term growth and innovation ambitions. This MoU marks an important milestone in that journey and brings us a step closer to realizing our plans for investment in Dholera. Guided by our Group Purpose of ‘Giving our world more smiles,’ we believe innovation should create meaningful value for society. By supporting the development of critical technologies and manufacturing capabilities in India, we hope to contribute to economic growth and technological advancement of the nation.”
Abhi Shekhar Singh, National Head – Strategy & Business Development, Electronic Materials Division, FUJIFILM India added, “FUJIFILM Electronic Materials develops and manages chemical formulations that power the most critical processes of semiconductor technology. We are a diverse, global supplier that delivers tailored support where our customers need us most. The spirit of partnership drives everything we do, our commitment to the continued success and innovation of our customers is our primary focus. Globally, Fujifilm recognizes its vital role in supporting and advancing many of the changes we see in our everyday lives and now we are gearing up to introduce our technology to the semiconductor ecosystem in India which will support Today’s aspirational India which will guarantee of tomorrow’s Viksit Bharat.”
