Consumer Goods

Bhagwati Products Setting Up Two New Facilities in Greater Noida

Bhagwati Products, the electronics manufacturing services arm of Micromax, is establishing two new factories in Greater Noida as part of its expansion strategy with Chinese partner Huaqin. The facilities will assemble smartphones, tablets, servers, and IoT devices, while also manufacturing components such as displays and mechanics, marking a shift into component-level production. One of the […]

Lion Corporation to Establish Subsidiary in Gurugram

Lion Corporation, a Japan-based manufacturer of consumer goods, plans to establish a wholly owned subsidiary in India with an investment of INR 400 million (approximately JPY 680 million). The subsidiary, to be named Lion India Private Limited, will be based in Gurugram, Haryana, and is scheduled for establishment in January 2026, with operations expected to […]

Foxconn Begins iPhone 17 Production at New Bengaluru Facility

Foxconn has commenced production of the iPhone 17 at its new facility in Devanahalli, Bengaluru. Opened in August 2025, this plant is Foxconn’s second-largest unit outside China, established with an investment of approximately USD 2.8 billion (about INR 250 billion). The Bengaluru facility supplements iPhone 17 production already underway at Foxconn’s Chennai unit. Situated within […]

Casio India Starts Sale Of Locally Manufactured Watches

Casio India, a subsidiary of Japan-based Casio Computer Co. Ltd., has started selling locally manufactured watch models in India as part of its strategy to expand production within the country. The move includes the manufacture of 28 curated models, combining Japanese technology with domestic manufacturing capabilities. Sales of the locally made watches began at the […]

Bosch Home Comfort Group Completes Acquisition of Johnson Controls Air Conditioning Business

Bosch Home Comfort Group has completed its acquisition of Johnson Controls’ residential and light commercial HVAC business, including the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning joint venture. The company described the deal as the largest acquisition in the history of its Home Comfort division. Following the integration, Bosch Home Comfort Group has expanded its global manufacturing footprint […]

Zen Diamond Begins Production in India with New Mumbai Facility

Zen Diamond India has opened its first manufacturing unit in Mumbai, with a reported production capacity of 35,000 to 40,000 jewellery pieces per month, or approximately 500,000 pieces annually. The facility supports the company’s strategy to expand operations in India and strengthen control over its design and production processes. Zen Diamond, originally established in Turkey, […]

Barry Callebaut Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Neemrana

Barry Callebaut, a manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products, has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Neemrana, Rajasthan—its third in India. Located in the Ghiloth industrial area, approximately 120 kilometres from Delhi, the greenfield plant spans 20,000 square metres and includes integrated warehousing and advanced production lines for chocolate and compound in multiple formats. With […]

Eureka Forbes Enters Strategic Partnership with Dixon Technologies for Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Production

Eureka Forbes Limited, a manufacturer of home appliances, has entered into a strategic partnership with Dixon Technologies (India) Limited to produce robotic vacuum cleaners. The products will be assembled and supplied by Dixon, marking an expansion of Eureka Forbes’ vacuum cleaner portfolio. Under the agreement, Dixon Technologies will manufacture a range of robotic vacuum cleaners […]

Hettich India Expanding Manufacturing Operations in Vadodara and Indore

Hettich India, a manufacturer of furniture fittings, is undertaking key developments at its manufacturing plants in Vadodara and Indore as part of its ongoing expansion and sustainability initiatives. Andre Eckholt, Managing Director at Hettich, recently visited the plants to witness these developments. At the Indore facility, Hettich is starting operations of its first machines in a […]

Epson Establishes Ink Tank Printer Manufacturing Unit in Chennai with RIKUN

Seiko Epson Corporation has announced the inauguration of its first ink tank printer manufacturing facility in India. Located in Chennai, the plant has been established in collaboration with Epson’s manufacturing partner RIKUN and is scheduled to begin operations in October 2025. The facility will initially focus on producing Epson’s EcoTank printers. The new Epson manufacturing […]