Marvell Technology plans $250M India investment to expand Bangalore facility and double headcount

Marvell opens expanded Bengaluru R&D hub, doubling India headcount

Marvell Technology has opened 100,000 square feet of additional semiconductor R&D space in Bengaluru and plans to double its India headcount over the next three years as part of a US$250 million investment program. Navin Bishnoi, Marvell's vice president and India country manager, told DIGITIMES that the company is also constructing another 140,000 square feet at its Bengaluru campus and 125,000 square feet in Hyderabad. The new Bengaluru wing became operational several weeks before its formal opening on July 29. Marvell said the three-year investment would expand its technology capabilities, workforce and engineering infrastructure. Bishnoi said the spending would include R&D, product development, capital expenditure and operating costs. The company entered India in 2006 with fewer than 50 engineers. It now employs more than 2,000 people directly across Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune, making India its second-largest R&D organization globally. Marvell plans to double that workforce over the next three years, although it has not disclosed a precise hiring target. From execution to product ownership Bishnoi said India had historically been viewed largely as an execution center, with local engineers implementing specifications developed elsewhere. That model has changed as the company has added senior technical roles and given India-based teams greater responsibility for chip architecture and product delivery. "We have moved from execution to architecture ownership and product ownership," Bishnoi said. Indian teams hold product responsibility in areas including security, networking, wireless and carrier infrastructure. Bishnoi cited the company's data-center security products as one area where development leadership is based in India. Local teams handle architecture and product delivery, while foundry engagement, manufacturing, packaging and supply-chain work remain distributed across Marvell's global operations. Product-roadmap decisions generally stay close to the company's largest customers, many of which are based outside India. India-based architects nevertheless work directly with customers during implementation, including on custom-silicon programs. Role grows in custom silicon and advanced nodes Marvell is expanding its custom-silicon business as hyperscalers seek processors designed for specific AI workloads and data-center architectures. Indian teams develop subsystems used in those chips, including memory interfaces, input-output blocks, security functions and on-chip interconnects. These components can be combined into designs tailored to individual customers. Bishnoi said Indian engineers were involved in custom-silicon programs for hyperscalers and large enterprise customers, but no single India-based team was responsible for an entire custom XPU. Developing such a processor can require hundreds of engineers working across IP design, EDA, testing, manufacturing and advanced packaging, making it a global undertaking. Indian engineers are also participating in Marvell's advanced process-technology work. The company said its teams in India have expertise in 2-nanometre and more advanced technologies, high-speed analog IP, subsystem development, software and firmware, and end-to-end silicon development. Marvell is also using AI tools across RTL design, verification, design-for-test, physical design, firmware and silicon validation. Bishnoi said verification had shown the clearest productivity gains, followed by physical design and software development. Advanced packaging limits local manufacturing engagement India's growing role in Marvell's design operations has not yet translated into local packaging and testing work. Marvell is speaking with Indian outsourced semiconductor assembly and test companies, but their current capabilities do not meet the advanced packaging requirements of its leading AI products. Many Indian OSAT projects are initially focused on established packaging technologies. Marvell's AI products require chiplet integration and advanced packaging capabilities such as 2.5D and 3D integration, Bishnoi said, adding that no Indian OSAT provider currently had the required capability or planned to offer it in the short term. The company will continue to assess local providers as their technology plans develop, but Bishnoi said commercial engagement remained some distance away. He expects the next phase of the India Semiconductor Mission to place greater emphasis on advanced packaging. Building the required ecosystem will take sustained investment and time, he added. "This is a patience game," Bishnoi said, adding that developing the ecosystem would be a decade-long journey. Article edited by Jerry Chen

Marvell Technology to invest $250 million in India, double headcount

Marvell Technology will invest $250 million in India over three years. The firm plans to double its India headcount and expand offices. This investment supports advanced semiconductor solutions for AI and cloud. It follows India's approval of a 1.28 trillion rupee semiconductor program. Global chip firms are expanding engineering operations amid AI demand. Marvell Technology will invest $250 million in India over the next three years to expand its technology, talent and infrastructure capabilities, the firm said on Wednesday. The US-based company joins a ⁠growing ⁠list of global semiconductor firms expanding their engineering operations in the country amid AI-driven demand for chips. Chip designer Marvell, which began its India operations in 2006, plans ⁠to double its India headcount as part of the investment. The firm ⁠has offices in Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad. The company also said it would open a new wing at its Bengaluru office while expanding its presence in Hyderabad. The expanded footprint is expected to support the development of advanced semiconductor solutions for AI, cloud, and data infrastructure applications. The investment ⁠comes weeks after India's cabinet approved the expansion of a key semiconductor programme with 1.28 trillion rupees ($13.38 billion) in fresh capital as it looks to deepen India's manufacturing and design capabilities. ($1 = 95.6475 Indian rupees)

Marvell to Invest $250 Million in India, Expanding Bangalore Facility to Drive Next-generation AI Technology Development

Marvell Technology, Inc. today announced plans to invest $250 million in India over the next three years to expand its capabilities across technology, talent and infrastructure. The announcement coincides with a milestone event celebrating 20 years of innovation in India, highlighting the company's contributions to global technology development, its continued investment in the region and its commitment to advancing India's semiconductor ecosystem and engineering talent. As part of this investment, Marvell plans to double its headcount over the next three years and is unveiling a new wing at its Bangalore office while expanding its presence in Hyderabad. The expanded footprint will strengthen the company's global innovation network, supporting the design and development of advanced semiconductor solutions for AI, cloud and data infrastructure applications. "India has become a strategic hub of engineering excellence for Marvell, playing a critical role in advancing the infrastructure technologies that power the world's leading hyperscalers and cloud providers," said Navin Bishnoi, vice president and India country manager, at Marvell. "As we celebrate 20 years in India, we remain committed to expanding R&D investments, strengthening the country's semiconductor ecosystem and developing the next generation of technology talent. We are grateful to our customers, partners, government collaborators, academic institutions and especially our exceptional team, whose innovation, expertise and dedication have been instrumental to the growth and success of Marvell in India." Advancing Semiconductor Innovation Marvell established operations in Bangalore in 2006 and has since grown India into the company's second-largest R&D organization worldwide. Teams across Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad have developed deep expertise in advanced process technologies (2nm and beyond), high-speed analog IP, subsystem design, software/firmware development and end-to-end silicon development. Today, Marvell India contributes across numerous technology platforms, with its employees holding multiple patents and is playing a leading role in applying advanced AI tools to accelerate engineering productivity and innovation. Beyond technology development, Marvell continues to invest in the long-term growth of India's semiconductor ecosystem through collaboration with universities, startups, industry associations, and government organizations. Marvell collaborates with leading universities to support internship programs, faculty development initiatives, joint research projects, and curriculum development designed to better prepare students for careers in advanced technology fields. Marvell also works with emerging startups through mentorship and strategic collaborations in areas aligned with company technology and product portfolios. In addition, Marvell actively engages with industry associations and government bodies to foster greater collaboration across the ecosystem and support the continued growth of India's semiconductor industry. Marvell Scholarship Program During the event, Marvell underscored its commitment to developing future engineering talent through its Marvell Scholarship for Technical and Engineering Merit (MSTEM) program, an initiative designed to help cultivate the next generation of AI and semiconductor innovators through financial support, hands-on industry experience, and exposure to real-world technology development. Launched earlier this year, the MSTEM program supports students pursuing degrees in electronics, electrical engineering, and computer science. The program attracted more than 7,000 applicants from leading universities across India, with 100 outstanding students selected to receive scholarships. By combining financial assistance with practical industry engagement, the program aims to strengthen India's technology talent pipeline and prepare students for careers at the forefront of semiconductor and AI innovation.

Marvell Technology plans to invest $250m in India over three years

'India has become a strategic center of engineering excellence for Marvell, playing a critical role in advancing the infrastructure technologies that power leading hyperscalers and global cloud providers,' said Navin Bishnoi, Marvell's country director for India. As part of the investment, the data infrastructure chip designer plans to double its headcount over the next three years and is unveiling a new wing at its Bangalore office, while also expanding its presence in Hyderabad. This expanded footprint will strengthen the company's global innovation network, supporting the design and development of advanced semiconductor solutions for AI, cloud, and data infrastructure applications. Marvell set up in Bangalore in 2006 and has since made India its second-largest R&D organization worldwide. Marvell India contributes to many technology platforms, with its employees holding numerous patents, and plays a leading role in deploying advanced AI tools. At the event, Marvell underscored its commitment to developing engineering talent in India through its Marvell Scholarship for Technical and Engineering Merit (MSTEM) program, which attracted more than 7,000 applicants, with 100 students selected.

Marvell Technology Announces USD 250 Million Investment to Expand Bangalore Facility and Double Headcount in India

Marvell Technology, Inc. announced plans to invest USD 250 million in India over the next three years to expand its capabilities across technology, talent and infrastructure. As part of this investment, Marvell plans to double its headcount over the next three years and is unveiling a new wing at its Bangalore office while expanding its presence in Hyderabad. The expanded footprint will strengthen the company?s global innovation network, supporting the design and development of advanced semiconductor solutions for AI, cloud and data infrastructure applications. Marvell established operations in Bangalore in 2006 and has since grown India into the company?s second-largest R&D organization worldwide. Teams across Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad have developed deep expertise in advanced process technologies (2nm and beyond), high-speed analog IP, subsystem design, software/firmware development and end-to-end silicon development. Marvell India contributes across numerous technology platforms, with its employees holding multiple patents and is playing a leading role in applying advanced AI tools to accelerate engineering productivity and innovation. Marvell continues to invest in the long-term growth of India?s semiconductor ecosystem through collaboration with universities, startups, industry associations, and government organizations. Marvell collaborates with leading universities to support internship programs, faculty development initiatives, joint research projects, and curriculum development designed to better prepare students for careers in advanced technology fields. Marvell also works with emerging startups through mentorship and strategic collaborations in areas aligned with company technology and product portfolios. In addition, Marvell actively engages with industry associations and government bodies to foster greater collaboration across the ecosystem and support the continued growth of India?s semiconductor industry.