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ASML reinforces support for India’s semiconductor ambitions at SEMICON India 2026

ASML reinforces support for India's semiconductor ambitions

ASML, one of the world’s leading semiconductor equipment manufacturing companies, is showcasing its holistic lithography solutions at SEMICON India and reaffirms its support for customers and collaboration with ecosystem partners as India’s semiconductor industry continues to develop.

Lithography is a crucial step in semiconductor manufacturing, enabling chipmakers to print intricate circuit patterns on silicon wafers. At SEMICON India, ASML is highlighting its holistic lithography portfolio, which combines lithography systems, computational lithography software, metrology and inspection solutions to help semiconductor manufacturers optimize performance, improve yield and support high-volume production.

This integrated approach is designed to support customers from system installation and process optimization through manufacturing ramp-up and ongoing operations, while providing a technology roadmap that can evolve alongside customers’ long-term needs. It enables chipmakers to build scalable and competitive manufacturing capabilities while preparing for future technology advancements.

Building capability through ecosystem collaboration

As India continues to develop its semiconductor ecosystem, collaboration across industry, government, academia and the supply chain will play an important role in building the capabilities needed for long-term growth.

“India has a strong foundation to build a globally competitive semiconductor industry, supported by its growing market, engineering talent and expanding ecosystem. Collaboration across industry, government, academia and the supply chain will be key to unlocking this potential. ASML is committed to working with ecosystem partners to support capability building, talent development and supply chain readiness as India advances its semiconductor ambitions.”

-Wayne Allan, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Officer of ASML

In May 2026, ASML and Tata Electronics signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the development of semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in India. Through the partnership, ASML will support the establishment and ramp-up of Tata Electronics’ upcoming 300 mm semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat, while collaborating on talent development, supply chain resilience and research initiatives.

Since the announcement of the partnership, ASML has established a legal entity in India and is in the process of setting up a customer support office to support customers in the country. This milestone reflects ASML’s support for India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem and provides a foundation for closer collaboration with customers, suppliers, academic institutions and other ecosystem partners.

ASML is a global technology company at the forefront of the semiconductor industry, supplying advanced lithography systems, software, and services that enable chip manufacturers to produce integrated circuits at scale. Working closely with its ecosystem of partners, ASML helps drive innovation in microchip technology, making chips more powerful, energy-efficient, and cost-effective.

The company’s technologies support breakthroughs across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, sustainable energy, transportation, and agriculture, helping address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, ASML operates internationally with offices throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the United States, and Asia. Its workforce of more than 44,000 full-time employees is dedicated to advancing the boundaries of technology and delivering solutions that shape the future.

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