AMD is investing $400 million in India by 2028, with Bengaluru hosting its largest R&D center outside the US, employing 8000+ people, making up 25% of AMD's global workforce.
AMD, a global leader in semiconductor technology, has confirmed its commitment to India, positioning the country as a key development hub for the company’s global operations. CEO Lisa Su highlighted India’s strategic importance to AMD, highlighting the country’s contribution as a vital center for research and development. She pointed out that India is essential to every product AMD manufactures, with the company’s largest R&D facility outside the United States located in Bengaluru. This center, which employs over 8000 people, represents about 25% of AMD’s global workforce, underlining the country’s vital role in AMD’s operations. The Bengaluru facility supports every aspect of the company’s product development, from hardware to systems and software, contributing to AMD’s success in the competitive global semiconductor market.
As part of its long-term investment plans, AMD has committed $400 million for India through 2028, a goal the company expects to reach earlier because of the fast pace of innovation in the country. These funds will be used to enhance research and development, improve infrastructure and further solidify India’s position as a leading player in semiconductor manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. To this end, AMD has also unveiled the second phase of its Technostar campus in Bengaluru, which will further expand the company’s footprint in India and serve as a hub for innovation.
In addition to its R&D efforts, AMD is collaborating with the Indian government on an exciting project to build two supercomputers aimed at enhancing weather forecasting capabilities in the country. This initiative showcases AMD’s commitment to advancing India’s technological capabilities, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a self-reliant India through the "Make in India" initiative. Su also expressed confidence about India’s progress in developing the infrastructure necessary to support a booming semiconductor ecosystem. While acknowledging that India is in the early stages of its semiconductor journey, Su admired the country’s efforts to attract global companies and build a strong local ecosystem, positioning India as a rising leader in the global tech landscape.
