Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) has announced the launch of a new division, Wipro Electronic Materials, aimed at manufacturing high-performance base materials for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). The company plans to invest approximately INR 500 crore in a new manufacturing facility in Karnataka, which is expected to commence production in 2026.
The upcoming facility will produce over 6 million sheets of copper-clad laminates and prepreg materials annually and is expected to generate around 350 jobs.
According to the company, the investment is intended to address the current domestic shortfall in copper-clad laminates—materials that are currently fully imported—and support a range of sectors, including telecommunications, automotive electronics, consumer devices, industrial systems, and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Pratik Kumar, CEO of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering and Managing Director of Wipro Enterprises, stated that the initiative was made possible through support from the Government of Karnataka and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Neeraj Pandita, Founder and Co-CEO of Wipro Electronic Materials, said the venture aims to bridge a critical supply gap by producing base materials locally. He added that the initiative will enable the company to serve sectors such as telecom, automotive, consumer electronics, and AI, and to support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) globally.
Tarun Amla, also Founder and Co-CEO, noted that the facility will have capabilities in resin formulation, process engineering, and product design, and will be supported by a dedicated R&D ecosystem focused on proprietary technologies and high-performance materials.
Wipro Electronic Materials is a division of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, focusing on the development and manufacture of copper-clad base materials for PCBs. The division aims to support electronics manufacturing through its technical and research capabilities.
Wipro Infrastructure Engineering currently operates in hydraulics, aerospace, industrial automation, additive manufacturing, water treatment, and now electronic materials. The company has nearly five decades of experience in engineering and manufacturing.