Microchip Technology, a global leader in semiconductors known for delivering complete system solutions, has expanded its presence in India by acquiring 1.72 lakh square feet (about 16,000 square meters) of high-end office space in the Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP) Zone at Whitefield, Bengaluru. This expansion underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing its engineering and design operations in the country.
The new facility will act as an extension of Microchip’s existing Bengaluru Development Center and is designed to accommodate more than 3,000 employees over the next decade. It will support the company’s ongoing growth and recruitment efforts, foster closer collaboration among global and regional teams, and provide state-of-the-art infrastructure to drive advanced research and development initiatives.
Talking on the new acquisition, Srikanth Settikere, vice president and managing director of Microchip’s India Development Center stated, “At Microchip, growth is about creating opportunities as much as scaling operations. With India contributing to nearly 20% of global semiconductor design talent, our new Bengaluru facility will sharpen our advanced IC design focus and strengthen our engagement in one of the country’s most dynamic technology hubs.”
Steve Sanghi, President and CEO of Microchip added, “We recently celebrated Microchip’s 25th anniversary in India and this office acquisition is a testament to our commitment in India. We believe our investments in the region will enable us to both benefit from and contribute to the country’s increasingly important role in the global semiconductor industry.”
The Bengaluru acquisition is Microchip’s second facility in Bengaluru besides its physical presence in Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and New Delhi, reinforcing its long-term commitment to product development, business enablement and talent growth in India. With this expansion, the company further positions itself to deliver innovative semiconductor solutions across industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets.
