US-based Lam Research to invest Rs 10,000 crore for silicon component manufacturing facility in India

US-based Lam Research to invest Rs 10,000 crore for silicon component manufacturing facility in India (File Photo/IANS)

Bengaluru, September 16 (IANS): US-based semiconductor manufacturing equipment major Lam Research Corporation on Wednesday announced that it plans to invest approximately Rs 10,000 crore in India over the next several years to establish its first silicon component manufacturing facility in the country and expand its advanced research and development operations.

The announcement comes ahead of SEMICON India 2026 and marks the next phase of Lam Research’s long-term expansion in India, where the company has had a presence for more than 25 years. The planned investment is aimed at strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem while supporting Lam Research’s global customers as demand for increasingly complex semiconductor technologies accelerates in the artificial intelligence era.

The proposed manufacturing facility will support a vertically integrated process covering silicon ingot production and processing for advanced semiconductor technologies and leading-edge nodes. Alongside manufacturing, Lam Research also plans to augment its research and development capabilities through its India Center for Engineering, which currently supports global customer programmes in areas including design, testing, validation and next-generation technology development.

“India represents an important part of Lam's global innovation and growth strategy,” said Rangesh Raghavan, corporate vice president and managing director, Lam Research India. He said the company’s continued expansion reflects its confidence in India’s talent pool, growing semiconductor ecosystem and supportive policy environment.

Raghavan added that Lam Research remains committed to working with the government, academia, suppliers, startups and other stakeholders to accelerate semiconductor innovation that can benefit the global industry.

The investment is also expected to create new opportunities for partnerships with Indian suppliers. Lam Research currently works with local companies supplying specialised materials, precision components, gases, chemicals, metrology solutions and manufacturing services that are critical to semiconductor production.

The company said its expansion will bring specialised manufacturing expertise and capabilities to India and help develop skills needed for the future of the semiconductor industry. The investment is expected to create opportunities in advanced engineering and high-technology manufacturing while contributing to the development of a globally competitive semiconductor workforce.Lam Research’s plans build on its existing workforce development initiatives in India. The company has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science and the India Semiconductor Mission to expand access to semiconductor manufacturing education, with an objective of training up to 60,000 students over the next several years through its Semiverse Solutions virtual platform. US-based Lam Research to invest Rs 10,000 crore for silicon component manufacturing facility in India | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

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Dia Mirza advocates for clean air: It is not a privilege but a human right

Mumbai: Actor Dia Mirza graces the launch of AZA’s newest store in Mumbai on Thursday, August 13, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Dia Mirza is also an environmentalist and often uses social media to share her views on the various issues pertaining to the massive climate change. On Monday, Dia used Clean Air Day to remind all that air pollution is not only an environmental problem, but also a public health crisis.

Dia uploaded a video on her IG saying, "Think of a child running onto a football field, a teenager training for a race, children cycling, playing cricket, and simply being outdoors. Every time they run harder, they breathe deeper. In too many parts of our country, that means breathing polluted air into developing lungs and bodies."

Dia revealed that back in 2021, air pollution resulted in around 2.1 million deaths in India. Not just that, more than 700,000 children under the age of five died due to polluted air across the globe.

She further went on to list the people who are worst affected by this declining air quality.

"But this burden is not shared equally. Communities living beside highways, landfills, construction sites, factories, and power plants face greater exposure. So do street vendors, traffic police, sanitation workers, and construction workers, people who work outdoors and cannot retreat indoors when the air becomes dangerous. They are on the front lines of polluted earth."

Dia said that in working towards cleaner air, we also work towards a better environment.

"Cleaner energy, reliable, affordable public transport, cleaner industries, no open waste burning, better construction practices, more walking, cycling, and green open spaces. Strong air quality monitoring and accountability when standards are violated," she continued.

Dia reiterated that clear air should not be seen as a privilege but as a human right."This International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, let us remember every child deserves to run, play, learn, and grow without their next breath causing harm. Clean air is a high return investment. Clean air is climate action. Clean air is public health. Clean air is a human right", the actress concluded. Dia Mirza advocates for clean air: It is not a privilege but a human right | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

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For Sunidhi Chauhan, gracing the hot seat on ‘KBC’ marks a full-circle moment

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Mumbai, (IANS) Playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan, who recently appeared on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, called it a full-circle moment. The singer took to the hot seat along with CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi, and shared her experience of sharing the platform with the Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan.

For Sunidhi Chauhan, stepping onto the Kaun Banega Crorepati set was a special experience that brought together her musical journey, her association with Mr. Amitabh Bachchan and the nostalgia of a show that has been part of television memories across generations.

Reflecting on the experience of sitting on the iconic hot seat and facing Amitabh Bachchan, Sunidhi Chauhan said, “Every Indian grows up with a quiet dream of one day being on the Kaun Banega Crorepati stage, but actually sitting on that hot seat and looking across at Amitabh Bachchan sir is a surreal experience”.

She also spoke about her musical association with Big B, and the significance of being part of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’.

She went on, “Over the years, I’ve had the deep privilege of sharing musical associations with him, but nothing quite prepares you for the magic of the ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ set. To step out of the recording booth and onto a platform that has shaped the television memories of an entire nation feels like coming full circle in the most breathtaking way”.

Sharing what made the moment especially memorable, she said, “Between the nostalgia, the adrenaline, and the warmth with which Amitabh Bachchan sir welcomes you, it’s a moment that stays etched in your heart forever. Being a part of this legendary stage isn't just an appearance, it’s a memory I will cherish for a lifetime”.‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 18 is available on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. For Sunidhi Chauhan, gracing the hot seat on ‘KBC’ marks a full-circle moment | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

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