Chennai, Oct 15: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday unveiled the Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Ecosystem Policy 2026, aiming to establish the state as a leading semiconductor and electronics manufacturing hub in India.
The policy, introduced by the Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department, seeks to attract major investments into the semiconductor sector and strengthen the state’s advanced electronics manufacturing capabilities.
Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Policy 2026: Key Objectives
Launched at the Secretariat in Chennai in the presence of Industries Minister S Keerthana, the policy aims to make Tamil Nadu a competitive destination for microchip manufacturing. It also aligns the state’s semiconductor development plans with the Union government’s national Semicon 2.0 programme.
The initiative is expected to support the growth of the semiconductor ecosystem and create opportunities for investment in advanced manufacturing and related industries.
₹175-Crore Semiconductor Park in Kancheepuram
The new policy builds on Tamil Nadu’s ongoing investments in industrial infrastructure. A major project is the proposed semiconductor and electronics park at Maduramangalam in Kancheepuram district.
The park, spread across 422 acres and involving an investment of ₹175 crore, is expected to strengthen the state’s infrastructure for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
The project is part of Tamil Nadu’s broader efforts to attract businesses, expand industrial capacity and improve its position in India’s growing semiconductor sector.
Tamil Nadu Targets $1.5 Trillion Economy by 2036
The state government is also pursuing its ambition to develop Tamil Nadu into a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036.
The semiconductor policy is part of this wider economic strategy, which focuses on attracting investments, promoting advanced industries and strengthening technology-driven economic growth.
CapitaLand Data Centre Chennai 01 Unveiled
The policy launch coincided with the unveiling of the CapitaLand Data Centre Chennai 01 facility. The project highlights Tamil Nadu’s parallel focus on expanding digital infrastructure alongside hardware manufacturing.
The government aims to strengthen both sectors to support the state’s industrial and technology ecosystem.
Chief Secretary M Saikumar, Additional Chief Secretary S Vijayakumar, Guidance Tamil Nadu Managing Director and CEO Deepak Jacob, and Guidance Tamil Nadu Executive Director Pallavi Varma attended the event.
With the Semiconductor Ecosystem Policy 2026, Tamil Nadu aims to attract fresh investments, develop advanced manufacturing infrastructure and strengthen its position in India’s semiconductor industry.
