Speciality gases are critical to semiconductor fabrication, with ultra-high purity essential to wafer integrity, device performance and fabrication yield.
INOX Air Products (INOXAP), India’s leading producer of industrial and electronic gases, has announced a strategic investment of ₹5 billion to support the country’s fast-growing semiconductor and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) sectors. The company has acquired a significant land parcel in Dholera, Gujarat, for the development of India’s first electronic speciality gas hub.
Currently in advanced planning, the Hub will manufacture and supply ultra-high purity (UHP) bulk and speciality gases—including nitrogen, oxygen, argon and hydrogen—critical for semiconductor fabrication. Designed as both a production and fulfilment centre, the facility will ensure contamination-free delivery to fabs and OSAT units across India.
The investment will also expand INOXAP’s gas purification capacities, build import-linked supply chains for critical gases, and deploy advanced logistics and packaging solutions. The initiative aligns with India’s semiconductor mission and reflects INOXAP’s long-term strategy to become a key enabler of the country’s high-tech manufacturing ecosystem.
“INOXAP is proud to invest in Dholera, reinforcing our commitment to building a future-ready, self-reliant supply chain for India’s semiconductor ambitions,” said Siddharth Jain, Managing Director, INOX Air Products. “This initiative is deeply aligned with the vision of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, enabling India to compete at a global scale.”
INOXAP is already supporting the operational needs of India’s first semiconductor investment in Gujarat, and operates six large air separation units in the state for manufacturing liquid oxygen, nitrogen and argon. With a pan-India footprint and access to global best practices through its partnership with Air Products & Chemicals Inc., US, the company is well-positioned to deliver the reliability, safety and quality demanded by advanced chipmakers.
Speciality gases play a vital role in semiconductor fabrication, enabling precision in etching, deposition, doping and chamber cleaning. Their ultra-high purity is essential to wafer integrity, device performance and fabrication yield.