Cyient Semiconductors has acquired a majority stake in Kinetic Technologies by investing ₹785 crore, in a move aimed at strengthening its custom power IC capabilities for edge and high-performance computing markets.
Strategic push into global semiconductor platform
The investment marks a significant step in Cyient Semiconductors’ ambition to build a scaled semiconductor platform anchored in India while catering to global markets.
Hyderabad-based Cyient Semiconductors focuses on custom ASIC/ASSP solutions, with expertise in analog mixed-signal, intelligent power and advanced semiconductor platforms, supported by design centres across India, the US and Belgium.
Kinetic Technologies operates globally with R&D centres in Silicon Valley and Asia, alongside operations and logistics spanning Asia and Europe.
Continuity with expanded capabilities
Kinetic Technologies will continue under its existing leadership, with strategic oversight from Cyient Semiconductors. Its engineering and customer teams will maintain continuity while benefiting from enhanced global reach and increased R&D investments.
Leadership commentary
“The completion of this majority stake investment accelerates our ambition to build a globally competitive semiconductor innovation engine from India. Kinetic Technologies’ proven leadership in power and protection ICs, combined with our custom silicon and ASSP expertise and access to world-class talent and manufacturing ecosystems, positions us to drive the next wave of intelligent power semiconductor solutions across critical markets,” Cyient Semiconductors, CEO, Suman Narayan, said.
“Having Cyient Semiconductors as a strategic majority investor significantly strengthens our ability to scale globally. This partnership expands our engineering capacity and manufacturing in India, accelerates our R&D roadmap, along with enhancing our ability to address increasingly complex power challenges across high growth end markets. Together, we are well positioned to drive the next phase of intelligent power innovation,” Kinetic Technologies, CEO, Kin Shum, said.
Strengthening innovation and market reach
The transaction formalises a long-term partnership aimed at building a modern, scalable semiconductor platform with global relevance and India-driven operational strength.
The combined capabilities of the two companies are expected to deepen innovation, expand market presence and enhance their ability to deliver advanced custom power solutions for next-generation computing and industrial applications.