Osaka: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met a delegation led by Katsumi Azuma, President and Chief Executive Officer of ROHM Co. Ltd., in Osaka to discuss opportunities to deepen India–Japan cooperation in semiconductors and electronic-components manufacturing.
The discussions focused on expanding collaboration in semiconductor design, power devices, electronic components, advanced packaging, assembly and testing. Goyal highlighted India’s growing electronics ecosystem and said the country offered significant scope for greater investment, technology partnerships and participation in global supply chains.
ROHM, a Japan-based semiconductor and electronic-components manufacturer, has an Indian subsidiary that provides sales, technical support and customer engagement. The company has been increasing its focus on India’s automotive, industrial, energy and electronics sectors, particularly in power and analogue semiconductor solutions.
ROHM has also entered into partnerships with Indian companies to explore semiconductor manufacturing and supply-chain opportunities. Its collaboration with Tata Electronics includes the development of a manufacturing framework for power semiconductors in India, including the assembly and testing of an automotive-grade silicon MOSFET. The companies are also exploring advanced packaging technologies and joint marketing for domestic and international markets.
In another development, ROHM entered into a strategic manufacturing partnership with Suchi Semicon to evaluate the outsourcing of back-end semiconductor processes, including assembly and testing of power devices and integrated-circuit products. The partnership also envisages expanding the range of semiconductor packages manufactured in India.
These initiatives indicate ROHM’s participation in India’s expanding semiconductor ecosystem through technical cooperation, local manufacturing partnerships and the development of back-end capabilities. They are also aligned with India’s efforts to attract investment in semiconductor packaging, testing and electronic-components production.
The meeting between Goyal and Azuma underscored the potential for stronger India–Japan cooperation in semiconductor technology, manufacturing, advanced packaging and resilient electronics supply chains. It also highlighted opportunities for Japanese companies to use India as a base for serving both the domestic market and global customers.