March 2, 2026 /SemiMedia/ — Micron Technology has started operations at its first semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, India, expanding its global manufacturing footprint and adding a new location to its memory backend network.

The site processes advanced DRAM and NAND wafers from Micron’s global fabs into finished memory devices and storage products. The company expects the plant to handle tens of millions of chips by 2026, with output planned to scale to hundreds of millions in 2027.

The project represents a joint investment of about $2.75 billion by Micron and its government partners. Phase one includes more than 500,000 square feet of cleanroom space. The facility has already entered commercial production, with the first shipments delivered to Dell Technologies for laptops made in India.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the plant a milestone for the country’s push into advanced manufacturing, saying India is moving beyond its traditional strength in software toward hardware production. He also highlighted the growing importance of chips in the AI era.

While the Sanand site does not produce wafers, assembly and test remain key downstream steps in the semiconductor value chain. Such operations typically help build local ecosystems covering chemicals, materials, equipment and logistics.