Tata Electronics is reportedly in advanced discussions to bring NXP Semiconductors on board as a customer for its upcoming semiconductor fabrication plant in Gujarat and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Assam.
The potential partnership is expected to follow a similar model to Tata’s ongoing collaboration with US-based Analog Devices Inc. (ADI), under which the two companies are exploring opportunities to manufacture ADI chips within India. Tesla is also a likely to be a customer for Tatas’ semiconductor business.