ASML Tech Confirmed for India's Dholera Chip Plant; Vaishnaw Visits HQ

• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that ASML's lithographic tools will be used in semiconductor plants being established in Dholera, India.
• Vaishnaw visited ASML Headquarters in Veldhoven, Netherlands, to understand their technology for the Dholera fab.
• Tata Group is setting up a chip manufacturing unit in Dholera with an investment of Rs 91,000 crore, receiving significant government support.
• ASML is a global leader in lithographic tools, crucial for chip manufacturing, and is expanding its operations in India.
• India's semiconductor industry is growing, attracting equipment manufacturers due to design capabilities, talent, and consistent policies.

Why It Matters: ASML's advanced lithography technology will power India's Dholera chip manufacturing plant, boosting domestic semiconductor production.