M B Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries & Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka
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SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
M B Patil, the Minister for Large and Medium Industries & Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka, met with senior executives of Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, at the company’s headquarters in Tokyo as part of his ongoing visit to Japan. The meeting covered Renesas’ plans to design India’s first 3nm chips in India and enhance its R&D footprint in Bengaluru, with the new facility having been opened in May this year.
The newly expanded Bengaluru facility has become Renesas’ largest site in India, with more than half its employees, spanning the R&D and embedded performance software teams, in the city.. The company earlier announced plans to scale its India workforce to 1,000 employees by the end of 2025.
Strategic development
The Government of Karnataka views Renesas’ expansion as a strategic development that aligns with India’s semiconductor mission, advances innovation, and creates opportunities for academia, startups, and industry.
In a post on X, Patil noted, “We showcased Karnataka’s role as a semiconductor hub and encouraged Renesas to deepen its presence further. I also invited them to consider Mysuru for their next R&D unit, highlighting the city’s unique advantages for innovation-led growth.”
On Monday, the Minister also met with the leadership of Tokyo Electron, Honda, Mitsubishi Electric, and Yokogawa Electric to discuss investments and expansion opportunities in Karnataka.
Published on September 9, 2025