INOX Air Products Invests in Electronic Gases Plant in India
On October 6, INOX Air Products (INOXAP), a leading Indian industrial and electronic gases producer, announced a major investment plan aimed at supporting India's rapidly growing semiconductor and Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) industry. The company had earlier this year acquired a strategic plot in Dholera, Gujarat, for establishing an electronic specialty gases hub, which is now in advanced stages of planning.
This hub will produce and supply Ultra High Purity (UHP) bulk and specialty gases, including nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and hydrogen, which are critical for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Functioning as both a production facility and a distribution center, the hub will ensure a reliable and contamination-free gas supply to fabs and OSAT units across India.
This investment is part of INOXAP's INR 5 billion (approximately RMB 401 million) investment plan focused on expanding purification capabilities, building supply chains for critical gas imports, and deploying advanced transportation and packaging solutions. This initiative reflects INOXAP's long-term strategy to become an integral part of India's high-tech ecosystem, supporting the manufacture of next-generation semiconductors and electronics.
Commenting on the plans, Siddharth Jain, Managing Director of INOX Air Products, said, "INOXAP is proud to invest in Dholera, further cementing our commitment to building future-ready and self-reliant supply chains for India's semiconductor ambitions. Through this hub, we are laying the foundation for a self-sustaining supply chain to support the aspirations of global chipmakers and electronics manufacturers choosing to set up fabs in India. With our pan-India presence and decades of operational excellence, we are deploying our engineering and execution capabilities to build world-class infrastructure. This initiative strongly aligns with the 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision, enabling India to compete globally."
INOXAP has already begun supporting the operational needs of India's first semiconductor investment in Gujarat, demonstrating its readiness to provide UHP gases and contamination-free delivery systems for advanced manufacturing facilities. INOXAP also operates six large air separation units in Gujarat, producing liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, and liquid argon, meeting the industrial gas demands of various manufacturing sectors, including semiconductors and solar cells.
With a strong national presence and access to global best practices through its association with Air Products, INOXAP is uniquely positioned to meet the reliability, safety, and quality standards demanded by the world's most advanced chipmakers.
Specialty and bulk gases play a crucial role in semiconductor manufacturing, enabling precision in etching, deposition, doping, and chamber cleaning. Their ultra-high purity is essential for wafer integrity, device performance, and manufacturing yield.
INOXAP is India's second-largest gas company, with an estimated revenue of USD 244.6 million, equating to a 14.2% market share.
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