Consumer Goods

Foxconn Plans iPhone Enclosure Manufacturing Unit in Tamil Nadu

Foxconn, a manufacturer of of electronic components and consumer products, is planning to set up an iPhone enclosure manufacturing facility in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu, according to a report by The Economic Times. The proposed unit will be located within the ESR Industrial Park, near Foxconn’s upcoming display module assembly plant, which is nearing completion. Until now, […]

OnePlus Partners with Optiemus Electronics to Manufacture IoT Devices in India

OnePlus has partnered with Optiemus Electronics to locally manufacture its Internet of Things (IoT) products in India. The collaboration aims to expand domestic production of OnePlus’s IoT portfolio at Optiemus Electronics’ facility in Noida, which is already producing smartphones for the company. The partnership supports OnePlus’s ongoing localisation efforts in India. Production has begun for […]

Ikea to Increase Local Sourcing in India for Domestic Operations

Ikea plans to raise its local sourcing in India to 50 percent from the current 30 percent for its domestic retail operations. The company also sources approximately EUR 400 million worth of products annually from India for its global supply chain. The move is aimed at expanding Ikea’s supply capabilities for both domestic and international […]

Bata India Upgrades Kolkata Facility with Polyurethane Direct Injection Process Machines

Bata India, a footwear manufacturer and retailer, has installed a new DESMA-PUDIP (Polyurethane Direct Injection Process) machine at its Bata Nagar factory in Kolkata. The investment aims to increase production capacity, automate footwear manufacturing processes, and support the company’s domestic supply chain. The DESMA-PUDIP system features automated direct soling, robotic spray and roughening arms, and […]

Häfele India Signs Two-Year MoU with DPIIT to Support Startups and MSMEs

Häfele India Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to support product innovation, local sourcing, and entrepreneurship in India. The agreement, signed on 07 May 2025 in New Delhi, will remain in effect for two years, with the possibility of extension by […]

LG Electronics’ Vendors to Invest in Manufacturing Facilities in Sri City

LG Electronics is expanding its manufacturing footprint in India with a new facility in Sri City-2, Andhra Pradesh. The project involves an investment of approximately USD 600 million and will cover about 247 acres. Commercial production is expected to begin within the next two to three years. The facility will produce refrigerators, air conditioners, washing […]

kdc/one and Clarion Group to Develop Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat

Knowlton Development Corporation Inc (kdc/one) and Clarion Group have announced a joint venture to establish a new manufacturing facility in the Gujarat region of India. The venture, named kdc/one Clarion Beauty Pvt Ltd, aims to expand packaging and formulation production for beauty and personal care products in the Indian market. According to a press release […]

Foxconn to Increase iPhone Production in India by 2025

Foxconn plans to double its iPhone production in India by the end of 2025 as part of Apple’s ongoing manufacturing expansion in the country. The company expects to produce between 25 million and 30 million iPhones in India during the year, compared to approximately 12 million in 2024. According to sources, Foxconn has been conducting […]

Knowlton Development Corporation and Clarion Group to Establish Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat

Knowlton Development Corporation (kdc/one) and Clarion Group have announced a joint venture to establish a manufacturing facility in Gujarat, India. The partnership will focus on producing injection-molded and metallized beauty packaging, catering to the growing demand in the personal care sector. The new entity, kdc/one Clarion Beauty Pvt Ltd, will leverage the manufacturing and engineering […]