Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP), a global leader in semiconductor innovation, has expanded its presence in India with the acquisition of a 1.72 lakh sq. ft. (16,000 sq. m.) office facility at the Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP) Zone in Whitefield, Bengaluru. This strategic investment underscores the company’s commitment to advancing integrated circuit (IC) design and development capabilities in one of India’s premier technology corridors.
The new facility will act as an extension of Microchip’s existing Bengaluru Development Center and is designed to accommodate more than 3,000 professionals over the next decade. The campus will promote cross-functional collaboration among global and regional teams, featuring modern infrastructure tailored for next-generation research and innovation in semiconductor design.
Speaking on the expansion, Srikanth Settikere, Vice President and Managing Director of Microchip’s India Development Center, said, “Our growth strategy focuses on creating opportunities alongside scaling operations. With India contributing nearly 20% of the world’s semiconductor design talent, this new facility will help enhance our IC design expertise and strengthen our engagement within India’s thriving tech ecosystem.”
Steve Sanghi, President and CEO of Microchip Technology, added, “This year marks our 25th anniversary in India, and this expansion reflects our continued trust and investment in the country’s innovation landscape. We see India playing an increasingly significant role in the global semiconductor supply chain, and our new facility is a step toward deepening that partnership.”
With a strong focus on developing total system solutions across industrial, automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace, defense, communications, and computing markets, Microchip’s investment positions the company to meet evolving global semiconductor demands while contributing to India’s growing role in the high-tech manufacturing and design ecosystem.
