Tata Electronics, a key supplier of iPhone parts to Apple, is accused by an Indian pollution regulator of contaminating groundwater in nearby farmlands with its wastewater. The company faces potential closure if it fails to provide a satisfactory explanation for the alleged violations.
India's pollution regulator has accused Tata Electronics, an Apple iPhone supplier, of contaminating groundwater near its Hosur factory. The regulator found wastewater discharge polluted farmland wells and warned of a shutdown. This adds to recent issues faced by Apple's Indian supply chain.
Tata Electronics and ASML have signed a deal to build India's first front-end semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat, with an investment of $11bn. This partnership aims to boost India's domestic chip manufacturing capabilities and support its AI ambitions.
Tata Electronics and ASML have signed a deal to build a major semiconductor plant in Dholera, Gujarat, India. The agreement aims to boost India's manufacturing capabilities and economic ties with the Netherlands.
Tata Electronics has signed an MoU with ASML to deploy advanced lithography tools for India's first semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat. The partnership aims to accelerate local talent training and build a resilient supply chain.
Tata Electronics has expanded its workforce to 75,000, surpassing Foxconn to become Apple's largest contract manufacturer by headcount. The rapid growth from around 15,000 in 2023 has been driven primarily by its 500-acre Hosur facility in Tamil Nadu, reflecting India's emergence as a credible electronics manufacturing hub and Tata's strategic move toward higher-value supply chain segments.
Tata Electronics has suffered another leadership departure with Reda Masarwa, head of construction and facility, resigning along with other Israeli executives. The company has appointed US-based Gerald Goff, a former Global Foundries executive, to oversee the Rs 91,000 crore Dholera semiconductor fab project. This follows KC Ang's resignation as president and head of Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing last month. Analysts warn that retaining expat talent is a known challenge in India's semiconductor push.
