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Summary:
Karnataka’s Minister for Large and Medium Industries, M.B. Patil, has publicly reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to allotting 100 acres of land in Mandya district to the U.S.-based semiconductor fabrication company, Sanson Group, for a manufacturing unit. He has written to Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy to reiterate this commitment. Despite the state’s positive response to an earlier communication from Kumaraswamy, repeated attempts to contact Sanson Group’s representatives, specifically Abhay K. Rai, to obtain further project details have been unsuccessful. Patil emphasized that there are no obstacles to providing the land and necessary infrastructure, and the state is eager to ensure the investment doesn’t go elsewhere, highlighting the potential for employment generation and industrial growth outside of Bengaluru. The Karnataka Industries Department Commissioner, Gunjan Krishna, is coordinating the process.
News Article:
Karnataka Eager to Secure Sanson Group Semiconductor Plant in Mandya
Bengaluru, December 25, 2025: The Karnataka government is actively pursuing the establishment of a semiconductor manufacturing unit by U.S.-based Sanson Group, with Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil reaffirming the state’s commitment to allotting 100 acres of land in Mandya district for the project.
In a statement released today, Mr. Patil disclosed that he has written to Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy, responding to an earlier communication regarding the proposed investment. “We have conveyed our positive response and are ready to provide the necessary land and infrastructure support,” Patil stated.
However, the minister expressed concern over the lack of communication from Sanson Group. “Despite repeated attempts to contact Mr. Abhay K. Rai, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Indian Operations at Sanson Group, we have been unable to obtain further details about the project. We urge Sanson Group to engage with us so we can move forward with the allotment.”
Patil emphasized that the designated land in Mandya district offers ample water supply, power, and connectivity. He further stated that upon receiving a formal request from Sanson Group, the state government would expedite the feasibility study for land allotment, required approvals, and infrastructure development. Commissioner of the Karnataka Industries Department, Gunjan Krishna, has been entrusted with coordinating the process.
“The Karnataka government is strongly committed to promoting high-tech industries,” Patil asserted. “We are eager to ensure this important investment project remains in Karnataka, contributing to significant employment generation and industrial growth beyond the Bengaluru metropolitan area.” The project would be a significant boost to the state’s efforts to attract semiconductor manufacturing and strengthen its position in the global technology landscape.
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