Cyient Semiconductors has been officially qualified to supply core technology IP for the ₹4,500-crore modernisation of the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, marking one of the most significant endorsements yet for India’s domestic semiconductor ecosystem. The qualification places the Hyderabad-based firm at the centre of India’s push to strengthen mature-node manufacturing, reduce import dependence, and build fabrication capabilities that can serve both commercial and strategic sectors.
The upgrade, undertaken under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), aims to transform SCL into an accessible, high-value fabrication hub for startups, academia, design houses, and government-led technology programmes. Cyient Semiconductors’ selection demonstrates growing confidence in India’s ability to supply high-quality silicon IP for critical applications.
Core Technologies That Will Power SCL’s New 8-Inch Fab Line
Under the mandate, Cyient Semiconductors will deliver and validate essential semiconductor technologies for the enhanced 8-inch fabrication line, including:
RF-CMOS for wireless and connectivity systems
BCD / HV LDMOS for power management, automotive, and industrial controls
CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) technologies for imaging, sensing, and mobility applications
These process platforms form the backbone of several fast-growing industries — from EV power electronics to industrial automation, consumer imaging, smart grids, and IoT devices. The modernisation ensures SCL can support applications where mature-node processes remain indispensable due to reliability, cost efficiency, and long system lifecycles.
“A Proud Moment for India’s Semiconductor Ambitions”
Calling the qualification a milestone, Krishna Bodanapu, Executive Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Cyient Limited, said the achievement “reflects the company’s engineering depth and turnkey execution strengths.”
He added that the collaboration would help accelerate India’s semiconductor self-reliance by delivering “highly relevant, high-value silicon solutions in digital, analogue mixed-signal, and power domains.”
Suman Narayan, CEO of Cyient Semiconductors, highlighted that the selected technologies align with the company’s strongest capabilities.
He described the opportunity as “a responsibility to contribute meaningfully to a national mission” and a chance to cement India’s role in the global semiconductor value chain.
Enabling India’s Next Wave of Specialty Semiconductor Applications
The modernised SCL facility is expected to support a broad set of use cases, including:
Smart energy and grid management
Industrial robotics and automation
Low-power IoT and sensor systems
Automotive electronics and safety-critical subsystems
Imaging and machine-vision platforms
These are areas where mature-node semiconductors dominate global demand, even as leading-edge nodes take most of the headlines.
By supplying the underlying IP foundations, Cyient Semiconductors is positioned as a key technology enabler for India’s domestic design and manufacturing ecosystem.
Strengthening India’s Semiconductor Momentum
The SCL mandate builds on Cyient Semiconductors’ recent strategic moves, including its partnership with MIPS earlier this year to develop specialised chips for power management, automotive, data centres, and industrial robotics.
As India moves aggressively to expand fabrication, packaging, and design capabilities, the qualification signals that Indian engineering firms are now ready for deeper participation in national semiconductor programs.
With SCL serving as a strategic anchor for accessible fabrication capacity, the collaboration is expected to support:
Greater innovation from Indian startups
Lower dependence on imported semiconductor technologies
A stronger supply base for mission-critical applications
Long-term workforce and ecosystem development
India’s semiconductor ambitions hinge not only on capital investment but also on trusted domestic technology providers — and Cyient Semiconductors’ qualification marks a meaningful step toward that vision.
