GlobalFoundries, one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers, is making a strategic entry into India by setting up a design and testing centre in Kolkata’s Salt Lake IT hub. The initiative, supported by the West Bengal government, is seen as a significant step toward building a robust semiconductor ecosystem in Eastern India
The company has been allotted approximately 19,000 sq. ft. at the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) IT Park, with 13,000 sq. ft. already in possession. The centre will focus on semiconductor design and testing, with potential future plans for fabrication, a move that could transform Kolkata into a key player in India’s semiconductor landscape.
Strengthening India-U.S. Tech Ties
The development comes in the wake of the 2024 meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden, where both leaders emphasized deeper India-U.S. technology collaboration, particularly in strategic sectors like semiconductors. The entry of GlobalFoundries into India reflects the outcomes of this bilateral agenda and showcases growing investor confidence in India’s tech infrastructure.
Growing Semiconductor Ecosystem in West Bengal
Alongside GlobalFoundries, Santech Global, a U.S.-based innovator in semiconductors and nanoelectronics, has also expressed interest in entering the Kolkata market. The West Bengal government is actively facilitating these partnerships, offering infrastructure support and policy backing.
Plans are also underway to launch joint internship programs between GlobalFoundries and local universities, enabling technology students in West Bengal to gain real-world experience and access global industry standards.
A spokesperson from the state government confirmed, “We are in consultation with GlobalFoundries to extend all support. This marks the beginning of a long-term vision to develop a vibrant semiconductor and electronics manufacturing ecosystem in West Bengal.”
Plans are also underway to launch joint internship programs between GlobalFoundries and local universities, enabling technology students in West Bengal to gain real-world experience and access global industry standards.
A spokesperson from the state government confirmed, “We are in consultation with GlobalFoundries to extend all support. This marks the beginning of a long-term vision to develop a vibrant semiconductor and electronics manufacturing ecosystem in West Bengal.”
GCC Policy and Youth Employment
To further accelerate this momentum, the government is drafting a Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy aimed at attracting foreign investments, nurturing innovation, and creating high-quality employment opportunities for local youth. This aligns with India’s national semiconductor mission and the push for Atmanirbhar Bharat(self-reliant India) in electronics and chip manufacturing
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