AMAT plans to invest approximately ¥58.3 billion in Karnataka in southern India over the next 10 years, developing comprehensive operations spanning research and development, equipment manufacturing and software development. The company expects to create 1,000 jobs locally and plans to strengthen its relationship with the state government through a memorandum of understanding.
AMAT, a major US semiconductor equipment manufacturer, has announced plans to invest 36 billion rupees (approximately ¥58.3 billion) in Karnataka in southern India over the next 10 years. The investment will include comprehensive operations spanning research and development, equipment manufacturing and software development.
The investment is expected to expand the company’s R&D facilities, centered on Bengaluru Signature Business Park, adjacent to Bengaluru airport, and create 1,000 new jobs in the state.
The state government and AMAT have already signed a memorandum of understanding, with the aim of accelerating India’s green energy ecosystem and integrating it into global value chains.
Among Japanese companies, Tokyo Electron, SCREEN and Fujifilm are moving to expand their operations in India. Against the backdrop of Semicon India, efforts to develop human resources and equipment infrastructure are expected to progress.