The foundation stone for the country’s first gallium nitride (GaN)-based chip manufacturing plant was laid in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh on 11 April, 2025. The plant is being set up by Polymatech Electronics, and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai officiated the ceremony.

Polymatech Electronics Managing Director and CEO Eshwara Rao Nandam announced an additional Rs 10,000 crore investment in the state, underscoring the company's commitment to expanding India’s capabilities in chip production. With an investment of Rs 1,143 crore earmarked for the initial phase, the plant aims to produce 10 billion chips annually by 2030. These chips will incorporate cutting-edge five-nanometer and three-nanometer technology, placing India on par with leading global semiconductor manufacturers.

The facility will also include a telecom device packaging unit to foster self-reliance in manufacturing critical components for telecom infrastructure, IoT, and satellite communications. “The chips produced at this factory will not only power everyday devices but enable next-gen 5G and 6G networks, high-performance laptops, defence technologies, data analytics, and power electronics,” the CEO stated.

This move aligns with India’s broader mission to reduce semiconductor imports and position itself as a global technology powerhouse. The GaN-based technology represents a leap forward in power efficiency, performance, and miniaturization, offering significant advantages across sectors.