Experts at Semicon India 2026 discussed the critical need for water management in semiconductor manufacturing, emphasizing that water could become a major constraint on the industry's expansion in India if sustainability measures are not integrated at the design stage.

IN · 2026-09-19

1. Step 1 · The triggerwater scarcity emerges as a constraint for new semiconductor fab expansion in India, raising operational risk
2. Step 2 · Knock-onfab construction and capacity expansion slow, reducing demand for new semiconductor manufacturing equipment and increasing compliance costs for suppliers
3. Step 3 · Knock-onenvironmental technology providers see increased demand as fabs invest in advanced water treatment and recycling to secure operational continuity
4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs supplying or servicing the semiconductor sector face project delays or must adapt to higher compliance and technology requirements, impacting order flow and margins

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Source: The Hindu BusinessLine

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