KLA — Chennai R&D and Innovation Campus
Equipment Manufacturer | KLA Corporation
TipWhy This Matters
One of the largest semiconductor-focused investments in Tamil Nadu to date, and a marker of India moving beyond chip design into equipment technology-development and manufacturing-support infrastructure — KLA is the process-control/metrology equipment leader, a segment India had essentially no domestic presence in.
What does this facility supply?
Advanced semiconductor R&D — process-control and metrology engineering, innovation, next-generation manufacturing technology development. Expected to create up to 4,000 jobs.
Key Facts
| Category | Equipment Manufacturer |
| Parent Company | KLA Corporation (United States) |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Investment | ₹3,600 crore / $400M |
| Status | Announced |
| Supplies | General / not tied to one facility |
Project Timeline
- 13 Feb 2026 — KLA signs MoU with Tamil Nadu’s Guidance TN investment agency for a $400M (~₹3,600cr) Chennai R&D and Innovation Campus
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