Qualcomm to outsource chip-making in India after fab, Osat plants are built

We will lean in to invest in India once the fabs and OSAT plants are set up in the country, says the San Diego, US-based semiconductor giant

Global semiconductor giant Qualcomm Inc has said it will outsource manufacture of semiconductor chips in India when the country has set up its own fabrication (fab) plants and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (Osat) facilities. The company, headquartered in San Diego, US, aims to leverage its substantial scale and requirement for large volumes of chips, bringing its state-of-the-art technology into partnership with leading industry players.

Elaborated on the company's business strategy for India in a recent interview, Qualcomm India President Savi Soin said: "Yes, once the fab plants and Osat facilities are operational in India, we fully intend to lean