Tata Electronics announced the appointment of Bobby Mitra as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and President of AI and Digital Transformation. In his new role, Mitra will oversee key initiatives across the company’s electronic manufacturing services, semiconductor assembly, testing, foundry, and design services.
His leadership is expected to play a crucial role in driving AI-led advancements, including the development of India’s first semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat, and the country’s first indigenous semiconductor assembly and testing facility in Jagiroad, Assam.
According to Tata Electronics MD and CEO Randhir Thakur, Mitra’s extensive experience in smart manufacturing and the digital ecosystem will help enhance value for customers. Prior to joining Tata Electronics, Mitra held leadership positions at Texas Instruments, where he spearheaded global smart manufacturing, and at Deloitte Consulting, where he led manufacturing and supply chain improvements.
Mitra holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering and a PhD in Computer Science from IIT Kharagpur, along with an executive MBA from the University of Texas, Austin. He is a fellow of the IEEE and global chair of SEMI Smart Manufacturing.
Tata Electronics is making significant investments in India’s semiconductor industry, with Rs 91,000 crore allocated for the fab facility in Dholera and Rs 27,000 crore for the assembly and testing unit in Jagiroad. Tata Electronics is a prominent player in the Indian electronics manufacturing sector, focusing on advancing the country’s capabilities in semiconductor production and assembly.
As a subsidiary of the Tata Group, it aims to establish India as a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing by building the country’s first semiconductor fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat, backed by a significant investment of ₹91,000 crores.
The company is also set to launch its indigenous semiconductor assembly and testing facility in Jagiroad, Assam, with an investment of ₹27,000 crores. With a commitment to innovation and technology, Tata Electronics emphasizes AI-led manufacturing excellence, positioning itself as a key contributor to India’s strategic initiative to enhance its semiconductor ecosystem and reduce dependency on imports. Through its endeavors, Tata Electronics seeks to drive economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen the nation’s technological infrastructure.
