Merck Electronics Highlights Key Challenges for Chip Manufacturing in India
Skill Constraints and Logistics in Semiconductor Manufacturing
NEW DELHI: The ambition of India to establish itself as a global semiconductor manufacturing hub may face significant hurdles, as highlighted by Anand Nambiar, Chief Commercial Officer of Merck Electronics. The critical issues identified include a shortage of a skilled talent pool and inefficient logistics operations. According to Nambiar, "Talent is always a constraint. Particularly, in a new industry, there is no talent, so it's a learning process." This sentiment underscores the ongoing challenge as new players enter the semiconductor space.
International Collaboration and Local Initiatives
Despite these challenges, Merck Electronics, a division of the German chemical and pharmaceuticals company Merck KGaA, remains optimistic about India's chip manufacturing potential. The firm is excited about developments such as the Tata Group establishing a semiconductor fab and is actively partnering with IIT Bombay and other institutions to support research programs essential to the industry’s growth.
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