- Infineon is contributing to the semiconductor ecosystem in India with world-class solutions for automotive, industrial applications, green energy, and IoT.
- The new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Ahmedabad focuses on research and development for advanced chip design, product software, IT and Systems & Application Engineering.
- Over the next five years, 500 highly skilled jobs will be created, strengthening Gujarat as an emerging semiconductor hub within India by globally driving technological advancements
AHMEDABAD, India, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — India is a strategic market and innovation hub for Infineon, a global leader in power systems and IoT. With more than 2.500 employees, Infineon India has been driving R&D and innovation for almost over 25 years in the country`s semiconductor ecosystem. Today, Infineon expands its presence in India even further with a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Ahmedabad, located in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). The inauguration was presided over by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel, and Infineon CEO, Jochen Hanebeck.
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The state-of-the-art centre in Ahmedabad marks a significant milestone in Infineon’s strategic commitment to innovation and operational excellence in India. It will employ 500 highly skilled engineers and professionals over the next five years, focusing on advanced R&D for semiconductor chip design and product software, as well as Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, and Systems & Application Engineering. This comprehensive setup will further enhance Infineon’s ability to deliver world-class semiconductor solutions and drive technological advancements globally. It builds on the success of its already existing Bengaluru centre. With the new capabilities in Ahmedabad, Infineon is now represented at five locations in India.
“Our new capability centre will play a key role in Infineon’s global innovation strategy and supplement our R&D landscape”, says Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Infineon. “India is rapidly emerging as a hub for semiconductor innovation. We’re proud to be at the heart of this development and are committed to participating in the country’s tremendous market growth by targeting more than one billion euros in sales in 2030. As a global leader in the semiconductor industry, we will further contribute to the development of the Indian semiconductor industry by leveraging our innovation capabilities as well as the growing talent pool in India.”
“By investing in innovation, we’re not only contributing to the region’s growth but also unlocking new opportunities for our customers and partners,” says Vinay Shenoy, Managing Director of Infineon India. We are committed to developing the local innovation ecosystem of universities, startups, and small and medium enterprises. We sincerely thank the Government of Gujarat for their unwavering support and collaboration.”
Smt. Mona Khandhar, Principal Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat, while congratulating Infineon on its new centre at Ahmedabad, said: “This event holds significance as Infineon is the first centre to receive approval under the recently launched Gujarat Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy (2025-30) and positions Gujarat as a leading destination for high-value Global Capability Centres.”
About Infineon
Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The company has around 58,060 employees worldwide and generated revenue of about €15 billion in the 2024 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).
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