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Tata Electronics, BEL sign MoU to power India’s semiconductor and electronics pushTata Electronics and Bharat Electronics have signed an MoU to collaborate on semiconductor and electronics solutions, advancing India’s self-reliance goals across chip design, fabrication, OSAT, and defence-grade electronics components.By Sheersh Kapoor   June 6, 2025, 4:35:25 PM IST (Published)1 Min ReadTata Electronics and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore semiconductor and advanced electronics solutions aligned with India’s push for self-reliance in the sector.

The MoU was formalised on 5 June at Bombay House, Tata Group’s Mumbai headquarters, by Dr Randhir Thakur, CEO and MD of Tata Electronics, and Manoj Jain, CMD of BEL. BEL, a Navratna defence PSU, specialises in design and manufacture of advanced electronics systems for strategic and civilian use.

The collaboration will focus on identifying and developing end-to-end solutions spanning semiconductor fabrication (Fab), Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT), and chip design services.

Potential components include microcontrollers (MCUs), systems-on-chip (SoCs), monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs), and other processors for BEL’s current and future needs.

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The two companies also plan to co-develop optimal manufacturing practices through knowledge sharing and joint capability development, supporting India's broader vision to reduce import dependency in critical electronics and semiconductor domains.

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