Canon in talks with key chip project players, plans India service centres

business-standard.com Oct 4, 2026

Canon in talks with key chip project players, plans India service centres

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Oct 4, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Canon’s India President and CEO Toshiaki Nomura said the Japanese imaging and optical firm is in talks with all major players involved in India’s emerging semiconductor projects and plans to set up local service centres for its lithography equipment. Canon, a global supplier of lithography systems used in chip fabrication, views the Indian government’s push to build domestic chip‑making capacity as a “great opportunity” and intends to supply its machines to support manufacturers. Nomura confirmed discussions with ongoing semiconductor ventures and indicated that once projects are confirmed, Canon will disclose further details. The move aligns with India’s broader incentive‑driven strategy to develop a full‑stack semiconductor ecosystem, including fabrication, assembly, testing, marking and packaging.

💡 Why It Matters

· Canon’s entry could accelerate the operational readiness of India’s nascent chip fabs by providing critical lithography support locally.

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