India, May 5 -- Tata Electronics is reportedly in discussions to onboard semiconductor design major NXP Semiconductors as its key customer.

Tata's partnership will lead to manufacturing NXP's offerings in its upcoming semiconductor fab plant in Gujarat and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Assam, ET reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

One of the sources also confirmed that the deal is expected to mirror Tata Electronics' last partnership with US-based semiconductor manufacturing company Analog Devices, where it is looking to start production of chips by 2026.

Tata Electronics, Tata Motors and Tejas Networks signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Analog Devices, in September last year,...