The Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Nobumitsu Hayashi, visited the Dholera Special Investment Region (Dholera SIR) in Gujarat today to see how India’s first emerging Semicon City is taking shape. His visit comes at a time when India is pushing hard to develop a strong semiconductor manufacturing base, and Dholera is progressing as the country’s most ambitious greenfield smart industrial city.

During the visit, Governor Hayashi praised the planning and the “ready-to-build” industrial infrastructure at Dholera. He stated that the area’s integrated systems, reliable utilities, and future-ready approach make it a strong global choice for advanced electronics and semiconductor investors. He also observed the rapid progress at the Tata Electronics Semiconductor Fabrication Facility being constructed inside Dholera SIR.

The visit started at the ABCD Building, the main administrative and command centre for Dholera. The JBIC team was shown how the city uses digital systems, centralised utilities, and a modern governance framework to manage services. Later, the delegation visited important utility sites such as the Integrated Command and Control Centre, the Experience Centre, and the 400 kV Torrent Power substation. Officials explained how these facilities are designed to support large-scale manufacturing and clean industrial operations.

A significant part of the visit focused on the Tata Electronics semiconductor plant. Covering 163 acres, the facility is being developed with an investment of ₹91,000 crore in partnership with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) from Taiwan. It will be India’s first commercial semiconductor fabrication plant and is expected to begin production in 2027. The plant will produce 50,000 wafers each month using 110 nm to 28 nm technology nodes and is likely to generate over 20,000 skilled jobs. Governor Hayashi stated that the project would strengthen India–Japan cooperation and enhance global chip supply chains.

NICDC CEO Rajat Kumar Saini and DICDL Managing Director Kuldeep Arya briefed the delegation on Dholera’s plans and progress. Japanese investments across NICDC projects are increasing, with companies such as Toyota Group, NX Logistics, Nippon Express, Nagata, Sango, and Fuji Silvertech expanding operations in India.

Dholera has also become a regular stop for high-level international delegations exploring opportunities in advanced manufacturing. Along with strong social infrastructure projects currently under development, the city is rapidly growing into a key hub for next-generation industries. Governor Hayashi’s visit underscores the increasing international confidence in Dholera’s semiconductor ecosystem and its role in India–Japan industrial cooperation.