Bengaluru: Israel-based ISMC Analog Fab Private Limited has expressed willingness to set up a semiconductor fabrication plant in Karnataka at an outlay of Rs 22,900 crore. The company will implement the project over seven years with an employment potential of 1,500 people, a government release said. Additional Chief Secretary in the department of IT and BT Dr EV Ramana Reddy and Director of ISMC Ajay Jalan signed a memorandum of understanding in the presence of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
Welcoming the deal, the Chief Minister said, "This MoU is a significant agreement amid the competition among various states to attract semiconductor fabs. Karnataka understands that it's not just the fiscal incentives that matter, but the availability of conducive ecosystem and overall ease in operations are also important." Underlining that Karnataka has one of the best infrastructures in the country and an abundant skilled talent pool, Bommai said his government is not only trying to bring down the entry barriers for businesses but also make it easier to exit businesses, "should it be so required". "With robust policies, committed team, best in class infrastructure and ever-increasing talent pool of workers, Karnataka is on its way to becoming a premier investment destination. I invite all of you to be a part of this growth story," he said.
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