UST Executive Ties India’s Chip Goals to Deeper Automation ecosystem

What happened: UST Chief Operating Officer Gilroy Mathew argued that semiconductors, more than AI applications, will determine control over the next technology era. 

He also feels India’s progress in semiconductors depends on how well it builds its ecosystem depth – deepening manufacturing base , expanding industrial automation and having a large supplier base to support and grow large scale chip production and packaging ops, he argues and cautions merely relying on outsourcing.  

UST has partnered with Kaynes Semicon on a Rs 3,330 crore Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility at Sanand, Gujarat. Mathew also expects AI-driven automation to reshape parts of the IT services industry over the next five years.

UST runs a large dedicated semiconductor team and serves a majority of the world’s largest chip companies. The focus on assembly, test, and automation marks a pragmatic entry point for India, where back-end manufacturing is more achievable near-term than advanced fabrication.

Source: CNBC-TV18