Dedicated to supporting India’s semiconductor ambitions: ASML CEO

ASML is among the most critical companies in the semiconductor ecosystem as it holds a near-monopoly on extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, the highly complex and expensive technology essential for producing the most advanced, small-scale microchips.

“At ASML, we see in India, a partner with great potential, and we are committed to helping you as we shape the future of technology,” Fouquet said. “The importance of the semiconductor industry for the future of India cannot be overstated. It represents not only an opportunity for economic growth and job creation, but also an opportunity for national resilience,” he added.

Fouquet said that by developing semiconductor manufacturing and design capability, India can secure its supply chains, foster innovation and entrepreneurship, and unlock new opportunities in research and education.

“We are dedicated to supporting India’s ambition, whether for collaboration, knowledge exchange, or talent. Our advanced lithography solution can help India’s fabs to achieve cutting edge performance.

Four decades of innovation in lithography, ASML has enabled production of ever smaller, more powerful, and more efficient microchips. We look forward to bringing this transformative technology to India and its manufacturing fabs.

Together, we can build an open ecosystem where ideas can flourish and innovation will only be limited by the imagination of our people. ASML is very proud to play its part in this journey, and we look forward to deepening our collaboration in the year ahead,” he added.

Over 20,750 attendees are participating in Semicon India 2025, including more than 2,500 delegates from over 48 countries, over 150 speakers, including over 50 global leaders, and more than 350 exhibitors. It also includes 6 countries round table discussions, country pavilions and dedicated pavilions for workforce development and start-ups among others.

Earlier this month, the Union Cabinet cleared four new semiconductor assembly and testing plants under its India Semiconductor Mission, which have a total financial outlay of Rs 4,594 crore. With these, the government is now offering financial incentives for the construction of a total of 10 chip-related factories, ranging from a fabrication plant to assembly and testing operations.

This includes the Tata-PSMC fab, being built at a cost of roughly $11 billion, along with assembly and testing plants by US-based Micron Technology, the Tatas, Murugappa Group’s CG Power, Kaynes Semicon, and HCL-Foxconn.