Beyond Fabs – Building the Infrastructure Backbone of India's Chip Ecosystem

India’s semiconductor mission has surged to national prominence in recent years, bolstered by multi-billion-dollar commitments aimed at establishing wafer fabrication (fab) units, compound semiconductor facilities, and chip assembly plants. While the nation rightly celebrates these historic announcements and the construction of state-of-the-art fabs, there remains a critical yet often overlooked pillar underpinning this ambition: the infrastructure and engineering services ecosystem.

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This ecosystem is what ultimately enables fabs to function reliably, efficiently, and competitively.

As India begins to take its first steps in building a homegrown semiconductor industry, the absence of a mature, end-to-end services ecosystem could become a major bottleneck, unless deliberately addressed.

Beyond Fabs: Building the Fabric That Sustains Them

Setting up a fab is a monumental task, technologically and financially. But constructing cleanrooms and importing advanced tools is only the beginning. The true challenge starts once the lights are turned on. Fab operations require the seamless integration of multiple layers: engineering expertise, installation and commissioning, process optimisation, parts management, diagnostics, maintenance, and most importantly, talent development. Without these layers functioning in unison, even the most advanced fabs risk delays, downtime, and underperformance.

Countries like Taiwan, South Korea, the U.S., and Japan didn't become semiconductor giants by building fabs alone. Their rise was powered by robust ecosystems of service providers, engineering hubs, and training institutions, supporting fabs through every phase of their lifecycle. India, still in the early stages of this journey, must now fast-track the development of its own infrastructure layer if it is to scale globally and sustainably.

End-to-End, Mission-Critical Capabilities

Recognising the urgency, a forward-looking organisation has emerged as a full-spectrum partner for fabs in India. Their comprehensive support spans the entire operational journey, including:

• Tool installation and facilities setup

• Preventive and corrective maintenance

• Process optimisation and validation

• Equipment engineering and refurbishment

• Legacy tool lifecycle extension

• Spare part manufacturing, testing, and logistics