Applied Materials to invest ₹3,600 crore in Karnataka over 10 yrs

US-based semiconductor equipment maker Applied Materials is set to invest ₹3,600 crore in Karnataka over the next 10 years, with the project expected to create around 1,000 jobs. The investment will come up at Bengaluru Signature Business Park, where the company plans to focus on research and development, strengthening Bengaluru’s semiconductor ecosystem.