Jabil Joins Tata & Vedanta-Foxconn as Dholera Emerges India’s Electronics Manufacturing Powerhouse

Jabil is investing in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), and several other major electronics and contract manufacturers have committed to projects in the area. Dholera is being positioned as a major electronics and semiconductor manufacturing hub in India.

Confirmed EMS and Contract Manufacturer Investments

Jabil: A prominent global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, Jabil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government to establish an EMS unit in Dholera with an investment of ₹1,000 crore. This facility will focus on manufacturing for sectors including networking, capital goods, and automotive industries, with operations expected to begin by 2027.

Tata Electronics: In partnership with Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), Tata Electronics has begun construction of India's first AI-enabled semiconductor fabrication plant (fab) in Dholera with a significant investment of ₹91,000 crore. This project aims to produce chips for various applications and is expected to start operations by December 2026.

Vedanta-Foxconn Joint Venture: The joint venture has selected Dholera as the location for a semiconductor and display manufacturing facility, with an estimated investment of ₹1.54 lakh crore. This project aims to boost domestic chip and display production capabilities.

ReNew Power: This company is setting up a 2 GW solar cell and module manufacturing plant in the Dholera Industrial Zone, contributing to the region's green energy infrastructure and manufacturing base.

Polycab India: A leading manufacturer of cables and wires, Polycab plans to establish a manufacturing unit in Dholera with an investment of over ₹1,000 crore.

Why Dholera?

Dholera's appeal to EMS and contract manufacturers stems from several factors:

Strategic Location: Situated within the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) and near proposed sea- and airports, Dholera offers excellent logistics and connectivity.

Infrastructure: The region boasts world-class, ready-to-use smart city infrastructure, including robust power distribution (handled by Torrent Power) and large land parcels suitable for large-scale projects.

Government Support: The Gujarat government offers a business-friendly environment with incentives, a single-window clearance system, and supportive policies to attract high-tech manufacturing and innovation.

These investments align with the Indian government's "Make in India" initiative and aim to establish Dholera as a global hub for electronics manufacturing, reducing reliance on imports and boosting the domestic supply chain.