Overview On November 21, 2025 , the Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) , Mr. Nobumitsu Hayashi , led a delegation to Dholera Special Investment Region (Dholera SIR) in Gujarat. The purpose was to review the progress of India’s emerging Semicon City and evaluate the advanced industrial infrastructure ecosystem. This visit underscores the increasing momentum in semiconductor manufacturing in India, with Dholera positioned as a key greenfield smart industrial city. Key Developments JBIC Governor's Assessment During the visit, Mr. Hayashi commended the world-class planning, infrastructure readiness, and robust governance framework of Dholera SIR . He expressed strong confidence in India’s semiconductor growth story and acknowledged the rapid advancement of the Tata Electronics Semiconductor Fabrication Facility . He emphasized that Dholera’s integrated systems, scalable utilities, and future-ready infrastructure make it a globally competitive destination for investments in advanced electronics and semiconductors. Site Visits and Infrastructure Review ABCD Building: The delegation started at the ABCD Building, Dholera’s administrative and command center, where they reviewed the integrated planning framework, digital governance architecture, and centralized utility management systems. Utility Installations: The delegation visited key utility installations, including the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), the Experience Centre, and the Torrent Power 400 kV Substation, showcasing Dholera’s robust utility backbone. Tata Electronics Semiconductor Fabrication Facility At the Tata Electronics Semiconductor Fabrication Facility , the delegation engaged in discussions with Tata Group leadership. They reviewed the 163-acre semiconductor fabrication plant, which is being developed with an investment of ₹91,000 crore in partnership with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), Taiwan . This facility, India’s first commercial semiconductor fabrication plant, is expected to commence production in 2027 , manufacturing 50,000 wafers per month across 110 nm to 28 nm nodes and creating over 20,000 high-skilled jobs . India-Japan Collaboration JBIC Governor Hayashi expressed optimism that the project would strengthen technological collaboration between India and Japan and contribute to global semiconductor value chains. This collaboration is a significant step towards enhancing India's position in the global semiconductor industry. NICDC's Role and Japanese Investments Shri Rajat Kumar Saini , the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) , briefed the delegation on the key features of Dholera SIR . Shri Kuldeep Arya , the Managing Director of the Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL) , along with officials from NICDC and DICDL, were also present. Expanding Japanese Presence Japanese companies are increasingly expanding their presence across NICDC industrial cities, reflecting strong confidence in India’s manufacturing ecosystem. The Toyota Group remains a major contributor with investments across multiple NICDC nodes, covering more than 116 acres and exceeding ₹1,700 crore . NX Logistics India Private Limited has expanded its operations from Shendra (AURIC) to Dholera, raising its total commitment to ₹86 crore and creating 400 jobs . Other Japanese companies, including Nippon Express , Nagata , Sango , and Fuji Silvertech , are also scaling operations across logistics, component manufacturing, and industrial infrastructure projects. Strategic International Engagements Dholera Industrial City has emerged as a key destination for strategic international engagements, exploring opportunities in advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and smart industrial ecosystems. Recently, the Ambassador of Japan to India and Bhutan, Mr. Ono Keiichi , led a 70-member Japanese business delegation representing sectors such as semiconductors, electronics, machinery, infrastructure, logistics, and financial services. Earlier, the Vice Governor of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, Mr. Jun Sasaki , along with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) , visited Dholera on September 4, 2025 , to explore collaboration opportunities in industrial development and high-technology manufacturing. Growing Role in India-Japan Industrial Cooperation Over the past year, Dholera has hosted delegations from JBIC , the Japan Chamber of Commerce , the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) , JICA , leading Japanese corporations, and global investors. These engagements, along with continuous discussions with Japanese companies evaluating semiconductor, electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM), and advanced manufacturing opportunities, highlight Dholera’s growing role in India–Japan industrial cooperation under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) . Development of Social Infrastructure Dholera is also developing into a complete smart industrial city supported by robust social infrastructure. Key facilities under development include a 200-bed multispeciality hospital, an integrated school, a guest house, a corporate hotel, an international tent city, a multi-cuisine food court, and a fire station. Private developers are progressing with residential and commercial projects, including a mixed-use complex in the Activation Area with apartments, retail, and business spaces. Conclusion With rapid infrastructure development, a strong pipeline of global investors, and India’s most comprehensive semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, Dholera is emerging as a major driver of economic growth and technological advancement in India.