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Inox Air Products Starts Specialty Gas Hub Construction in Dholera
• Inox Air Products (INOX AP), a major industrial and electronic gas producer, has commenced construction of a ₹500 crore electronic specialty gas hub in Dholera, Gujarat. 
• The facility will produce ultra-high purity (UHP) gases such as nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and hydrogen — essential for advanced semiconductor fabrication processes and electronics manufacturing. 
• The hub is strategically timed to support the semiconductor ecosystem being developed around Tata Electronics’ upcoming fab, which is part of India’s broader push to create an indigenous semiconductor manufacturing base. 
• INOX AP has acquired strategic land in Dholera and expects the facility to be operational within 12–18 months, with phased investments aimed at building local supply chains for specialty gases currently not produced domestically. 
• Initially, some gases may be imported, with plans to localize production as demand increases, aligning with India’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

Tata Electronics Redesigns Semiconductor Fab for Soil Challenges
• Tata Electronics has initiated a comprehensive redesign of its semiconductor fabrication (fab) facility in Dholera due to unique soil conditions at the site. 
• Geological assessments found that the land — reclaimed and featuring clay-heavy, silty, and saline soil with low load-bearing capacity — could compromise long-term stability and the stringent requirements of chip manufacturing infrastructure. 
• To address this, Tata Electronics has engaged global and local geotechnical experts to reassess the terrain and redesign the foundation, ensuring the fab’s core structure meets strict engineering and vibration-control needs. 
• Previously completed groundwork is being repurposed for utility buildings, warehouses, and supporting facilities, while new foundation work for the main fab building is underway. 
• The company maintains that the fab project — in partnership with Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) and costing about ₹91,000 crore — remains on schedule for targeted chip production start by late 2026, contributing to India’s semiconductor manufacturing ambitions.