“India is one of the most exciting markets I can imagine,” said Andreas Urschitz, Infineon’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and a member of its management board.
Strategic Collaboration for Semiconductor Growth
Mohali-based CDIL Semiconductors has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Germany’s Infineon Technologies to explore collaborative opportunities within India’s growing semiconductor industry.
As part of this agreement, Infineon will supply bare die wafers to CDIL, which will then package them into discrete and module semiconductor products specifically designed for Indian customers.
This partnership aims to bolster India’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities while catering to its rapidly expanding electronics and electric mobility sectors.
Manufacturing and Target Industries
Infineon has confirmed that the wafers supplied under this agreement will be assembled and packaged at CDIL’s state-of-the-art facility in Mohali, Punjab. The final semiconductor products will cater to critical industries, including:
- Light electric vehicles (EVs): Electric two- and three-wheelers.
- Renewable energy solutions: Solar inverters and energy storage systems.
This move aligns with India’s push toward sustainability, decarbonization, and self-reliance in semiconductor manufacturing.
Infineon’s Commitment to India’s Growth
Expanding Presence and Workforce
In a statement, Infineon underscored its commitment to working with Indian customers and partners to accelerate the country’s digital and green transformation.
“We want to play a significant role in India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation. Semiconductors are at the heart of this transformation, and we are focused on expanding our presence in the country. Over the next five years, we plan to strengthen our sales force and open new sales offices to better support our customers.”
Recognizing India’s strategic importance in the global semiconductor landscape, Germany-headquartered Infineon Technologies aims to double its workforce in the country to 5,000 employees over the next five years.
The company is particularly looking to expand its research and development (R&D) division, reinforcing India’s role as a key innovation hub for semiconductor technology.
India as a Key Innovation Hub
“India is one of the most exciting markets I can imagine,” said Andreas Urschitz, Infineon’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and a member of its management board.
“Most of our leading-edge connectivity controllers are developed by our teams in India. Many of our microcontrollers, including those used in automotive applications, are being built here. Additionally, a significant portion of Infineon’s embedded software development happens in India. This demonstrates our confidence in the Indian semiconductor ecosystem.”
Urschitz made these remarks at a media roundtable in New Delhi, highlighting Infineon’s increasing reliance on India for semiconductor innovation and production.
Andreas Urschitz’s Leadership and Future Vision
Five-Year Contract Extension Amid Market Challenges
When asked by The Volt Post about his recent five-year contract extension, particularly in light of Infineon’s reported 2% revenue decline in Q2 2024, Urschitz reaffirmed his commitment to driving the company’s profitable growth.
“I will be instrumental in charting a course of sustainable growth for Infineon. The era of digitalization and decarbonization presents new opportunities, and India will be a pivotal market in our strategy. We are looking forward to deepening collaborations with our partners here and shaping the future of semiconductor technology.”
CDIL and Infineon Partner to Boost India’s Semiconductor Industry
Urschitz also highlighted Infineon’s remarkable performance in the microcontroller market.
“Infineon microcontrollers achieved the biggest year-over-year growth among competitors, increasing our market share to 21.3% in 2024 from 17.8% in 2023. This achievement makes Infineon the world’s leading microcontroller supplier for the first time in our history.”
Leadership Stability for Continued Growth
The Infineon Supervisory Board recently extended Urschitz’s contract for another five years, ensuring his tenure until May 31, 2030.
His current contract was set to expire in May 2025. Similarly, the contract of Rutger Wijburg, another key member of Infineon’s leadership team, would have otherwise concluded in March 2025.
Strengthening India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem
Andreas Urschitz, who has been a part of Infineon’s Management Board since 2022, has played a crucial role in expanding the company’s global presence and strengthening its technological leadership. His leadership will be instrumental in navigating Infineon’s future growth, particularly in high-potential markets like India.
The collaboration between CDIL and Infineon marks a significant step toward building a robust semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in India.
By leveraging Infineon’s technological expertise and CDIL’s local manufacturing capabilities, this partnership is poised to contribute meaningfully to India’s ambition of becoming a global semiconductor powerhouse.
