Key takeaways
- P Raja Manickam, founder and CEO of iVP Semi, spoke about a wafer fab plan in Coimbatore.
- The plan involved collaboration with local industrialists and the government.
- The statement was made at Kumaraguru College of Technology.
- The source described the proposal as a plan, not a completed project.
- Land, investment size, approvals and timeline were not stated in the source.
Summary
Coimbatore, 13 June 2026 — iVP Semi founder and CEO P Raja Manickam said the company planned to collaborate with local industrialists and government to establish a semiconductor wafer fabrication facility in Coimbatore.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | iVP Semi |
| Person named | P Raja Manickam, founder and CEO |
| Proposal | Semiconductor wafer fabrication facility |
| Location mentioned | Coimbatore |
| Venue of statement | Kumaraguru College of Technology |
| Status | Plan/proposal; not completed |
What happened
- P Raja Manickam addressed graduates at Kumaraguru College of Technology.
- He spoke about India’s need to move from services to product manufacturing.
- He said iVP Semi planned collaboration for a wafer fabrication facility in Coimbatore.
- No formal project approval, land location or investment figure was included in the source.
Fact box
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Story type | Industry / economy |
| Neighbourhood or area | Peelamedu-Singanallur belt; KCT mentioned |
| Published source date | 13 June 2026 07:56 pm IST |
| Event date | 13 June 2026 report |
| Category | Economy |
| Verification status | Based on cited source; project approvals, land and investment data are [unconfirmed]. |
Sources
- Primary: The Times of India
Why Coimbatore readers should care
A wafer fab proposal would be significant for Coimbatore’s engineering, electronics, pump/motor, foundry and education ecosystem. But readers should treat it as a plan until government approvals and project milestones are published.
What changes for citizens
- Students and engineers should track semiconductor skill programmes, but avoid assuming immediate hiring.
- Local MSMEs can watch for supplier-development announcements if the plan advances.
- Investors and job seekers should wait for official project filings, land details or government approval updates.
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Editorial note
Do not present the wafer fab as confirmed construction. Update only when formal project approval, land allotment, investment size or timeline is verified.
