Micron Plant in Gujarat Starts Production, PM May Launch 'Made in India' Chip

• Micron Technology's Sanand plant in Gujarat begins commercial production by end of February, marking India's first commercial-scale semiconductor output.
• The ₹22,516 crore ($2.75 billion) facility will focus on backend operations for DRAM and NAND memory products, aiming for 14 million units weekly at full capacity.
• The plant will also produce High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), crucial for AI infrastructure and computing.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to launch the 'Made in India' chip in early March, strengthening India's semiconductor hub ambitions.
• Gujarat is hosting the Semiconnect Conference 2026 on March 1, themed 'Gujarat: India's Gateway to Silicon', with industry leaders and government officials attending.