PM inaugurates Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant at Sanand, Gujarat
On 31 March 2026 PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant at Sanand, Gujarat, marking the start of production there.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant at Sanand, Gujarat, on 31 March 2026, marking the start of production. The plant supplies Intelligent Power Modules to a California-based company, and a large share of its output is booked for export. The PM noted that production at the Micron plant in Sanand had started on 28 February 2026, and that 10 semiconductor projects worth over ₹1.6 lakh crore are under way in six states under the India Semiconductor Mission (launched 2021).
Key facts
- Plant
- Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant, Sanand (Gujarat)
- Date
- 31 March 2026
- Product
- Intelligent Power Modules (for EVs and heavy industry)
- Customer
- A California-based company; large share for export
- India Semiconductor Mission
- Launched in 2021; ISM 2.0 announced in Union Budget 2026-27
- ISM projects
- 10 projects worth over ₹1,60,000 crore in six states
- Micron plant, Sanand
- Production started 28 February 2026
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In March 2026, the Prime Minister inaugurated the semiconductor plant of which Indian company at Sanand, Gujarat?
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Correct answer: D — Kaynes Technology
On 31 March 2026 the PM inaugurated the Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant at Sanand, Gujarat.
Which product does the Kaynes semiconductor facility at Sanand supply to a California-based company?
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Correct answer: A — Intelligent Power Modules
The facility supplies Intelligent Power Modules to a California-based company, with a large share of output booked for export.
In which year was the India Semiconductor Mission launched?
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Correct answer: C — 2021
The PM recalled that the India Semiconductor Mission was launched in 2021.
Consider the following statements about India's semiconductor push as stated on 31 March 2026: 1. Production at the Micron plant in Sanand started on 28 February 2026. 2. Under the India Semiconductor Mission, 10 projects worth over ₹1.6 lakh crore are under way across six states. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The PM said he was in Sanand on 28 February for the start of production at the Micron plant, and that 10 projects worth over ₹1,60,000 crore are under way in six states.