Foxconn applies for setting up semiconductor unit

NEW DELHI: Taiwanese electronics manufacturing services company Foxconn has submitted an application for setting up a semiconductor fab in the country, said Minister of state for electronics and IT
Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Lok Sabha.

The minister, in a written reply, also mentioned that the government has taken several measures to boost electronics manufacturing, including semiconductors, incentivising large investments in electronic goods and appliances, and promote exports “Foxconn has submitted its application under the”modified scheme for setting up of semiconductor fabs in India for the establishment of semiconductor fab in the country,” Chandrasekhar said.