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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Acer join hands with Plumage Solutions for Puducherry IT hardware unit
Acer, one of India's leading technology brands, has partnered with Plumage Solutions to expand domestic manufacturing of IT hardware at a new, state-of-the-art facility in Puducherry. Established under the Government of India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for IT Hardware, the collaboration marks a significant step in Acer's commitment to the 'Make in India' mission. Building on its ongoing partnership with Plumage—which includes production of computer monitors, all-in-one (AIO) desktops, servers, workstations, and power adapters—the new facility aims to scale Acer's India operations. The investment is part of Acer India's localisation roadmap, focused on boosting domestic production, reducing import dependence, and meeting demand from urban and emerging markets. The Puducherry facility will improve supply chain efficiency, shorten delivery timelines, and enable Acer to offer competitive price points. Spread over a large area, the unit has an annual production capacity of 300,000 laptops and is expected to create high-skill jobs, boosting the local economy and supporting India's ambition to be a global electronics manufacturing hub. The Plumage Group plans to invest Rs 50 crore over three to four years to support Acer's capacity and capability expansion. 'India is not just a key market for Acer, it's a strategic pillar for our future growth. With this new manufacturing facility in Puducherry, we are proud to take another step toward supporting the Government of India's vision of self-reliance in electronics,' said Harish Kohli, President and Managing Director, Acer India. 'The collaboration with Plumage allows us to bring global processes, cutting-edge technology, and high-quality standards to domestic manufacturing.' Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India, said: 'With a production capacity of 300,000 laptops, this facility enhances our manufacturing capabilities and reinforces our commitment to local value addition and self-reliance. As demand for Acer devices grows, this unit will be key to faster go-to-market and maintaining quality excellence.' Mukesh Gupta, Managing Director, Plumage Group, said: 'We are delighted to partner with Acer in this new phase of India's manufacturing journey. By combining Acer's product expertise with our engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we aim to set new benchmarks for quality, efficiency, and innovation.' Over the past 25 years, Acer has built its reputation as one of India's most trusted PC brands, with offerings across consumer, gaming, and enterprise segments. The Puducherry facility's output will cater to domestic and, over time, global demand, contributing to India's electronics exports and deepening engagement with education, government, and enterprise customers. By localising production and aligning with national priorities, Acer aims to help transform India from an import-heavy IT hardware market into a self-sustaining, export-oriented manufacturing hub.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Acer, Plumage Solutions launch laptop manufacturing facility in Puducherry
PUDUCHERRY: Acer India, in partnership with Plumage Solutions, has launched a state-of-the-art laptop manufacturing facility in Kurumbapet, Puducherry, to boost domestic production of IT hardware. Set up under the Government of India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for IT Hardware, the facility, owned by Plumage Solutions, has an annual capacity to produce 3 lakh laptops. Acer said the plant will enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce delivery timelines, and strengthen its localisation roadmap by reducing import dependence. The company's existing partnership with Plumage includes production of computer monitors, all-in-one desktops, servers, workstations, and power adapters. The Plumage Group has committed an investment of Rs 50 crore over the next three to four years to support Acer's manufacturing capabilities in India. The facility is expected to generate high-skill employment opportunities while catering to both domestic and, eventually, export markets. The plant was inaugurated by Sushil Pal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology; A Vikranth Raja, IAS, Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Government of Puducherry; Harish Kohli, President and MD, Acer India; Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India; Mukesh Gupta, MD, Plumage Group; and Shalini Pandey, Director, Plumage Group. Harish Kohli said the Puducherry plant marked a significant step towards self-reliance in electronics manufacturing. 'India is not just a key market for Acer, it's a strategic pillar for our future growth,' he said. Sudhir Goel noted that the plant would help meet the growing demand for Acer devices while maintaining quality excellence and supporting India's ambition to become a global manufacturing hub. Mukesh Gupta said the collaboration brought together Acer's product expertise and Plumage's engineering strengths 'to set new benchmarks in quality and innovation' and would support India's transition from an import-heavy IT hardware sector to a self-sustaining, globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Acer ramps up Puducherry contract manufacturing capacity
Chennai: IT hardware manufacturer Acer is ramping up its contract manufacturing footprint both in Puducherry as well as neighbouring Tamil Nadu. The company, which uses Puducherry based Plumage to make a range of computers, notebooks and other products, is looking to expand production capacity with Plumage as well as start a similar contract manufacturing set up near Chennai. Speaking to TOI, Acer India president & MD, Harish Kohli said, "Plumage are in very serious dialogue with Puducherry government asking for about 15 to 20 acre where they want to build a much larger setup. What they have done now is a single line on which the manufacturing will happen and in this they can make per shift 500 laptops a day which effectively means close to 2 lakh units in a year." Acer, which has had a manufacturing/assembly set up in Puducherry since in the late 1990s, is also all set to establish contract manufacturing footprint in Tamil Nadu as well. "In the next six to eight weeks another vendor like Plumage with whom we do some work already are going to expand into the notebook business for us and their location is going to be in Tamil Nadu near Chennai," said Kohli. Plumage's older Puducherry plant currently makes all-in-one computers for Acer. "They also do for us the Intellectual Flat Panels as well as make products for our 100% subsidiary Altos India which sells server and workstation class machines," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Godrej Riverine - Exclusive Payment Plan 30:40:30 Godrej Properties Get Quote Undo You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Gold Rates Today in Chennai | Silver Rates Today in Chennai With Acer currently conceptualising and making products made for India, in India, it is also exploring export opportunities in the South East Asian region in markets like the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. "In all these places, products which were conceptualised by Acer India sold extremely well," he said. Given that these products are no longer semi knocked down kit assembles and are being made in India and "since they have done test market on that already and its been found to go well, there's no reason why they're not going to come to us. " Which would mean export business for Acer India, he explained. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Acer Inaugurates New Laptop Manufacturing Unit in Puducherry
Acer, the Taiwanese electronics major on Wednesday (August 13, 2025) increased Acer laptop manufacturing with the partnership with Plumage Solutions for manufacturing of IT hardware at a newly set up facility in Puducherry. The computer monitors, All in One (AIO) desktops, servers, workstations and power adapters are all going to be produced at the new plant. Acer's localisation move is intended to increase local production, reduce import dependence, and to meet the growing demand from urban and emerging markets the company further said. 'Facility in Puducherry will help increase supply chain efficiencies and enable faster deliveries, with competitive price points,' Plans are afoot to invest ₹50 crore in the next three to four years to augment Acer's manufacturing capabilities and widen the production portfolio in India, said a statement by The Plumage Group. Harish Kohli, President and Managing Director, Acer India, 'Teaming up with Plumage is a critical step towards bringing in international best practices, superior technology, and world-class manufacturing standards to local manufacturing. This partnership will allow us to create a robust and flexible supply chain, to serve the Indian market faster, and more efficiently.' ' We're pleased to mate with Acer in this new phase of India's manufacturing trip. This cooperation is further than a marketable arrangement it's a combined commitment to erecting a sustainable and encyclopedically competitive manufacturing ecosystem. By combining Acer's product moxie with our engineering & manufacturing capabilities, we aim to set new marks for quality, effectiveness, and invention in the assiduity, ' said Mukesh Gupta, Managing Director, Plumage Group. Opining on the collaboration Mukesh Gupta, Managing Director, The Plumage Group said, ' We're thrilled to join hands with Acer at this significant point in India's manufacturing trip. This cooperation is n't just a business adventure, it's a testament to our participated commitment towards erecting a sustainable, world- class manufacturing ecosystem. By combining Acer's product perceptivity with our engineering and product moxie, we aim to set new marks in quality, effectiveness and invention. '
Economic Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Acer expands IT hardware manufacturing with new facility in Puducherry
Agencies IT and technology solutions major Acer has launched a new manufacturing facility in Puducherry in collaboration with Plumage Solutions, aiming to expand domestic production of IT new unit will produce computer monitors, all-in-one desktops, servers, workstations, power adapters, and up to 3 lakh laptops annually, creating high-skill local jobs. The facility, established under the Centre's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for IT hardware, marks a key milestone in Acer's commitment to the 'Make in India' initiative. The Plumage group has planned investments of Rs 50 crore over the next three to four years to support Acer's manufacturing capacity in to a company statement, the facility will enhance supply chain efficiency, shorten delivery timelines, and enable the delivery of innovative products at competitive price points. The plant was formally inaugurated by Ministry of Electronics and IT Joint Secretary Sushil Pal in the presence of Acer India President and MD Harish Kohli, Puducherry Industries Secretary A Vikranth Raja, and Plumage Group MD Mukesh Gupta, among others. Commenting on the launch, Kohli said, "India is not just a key market for Acer, it is a strategic pillar for our future growth. With this new manufacturing facility in Puducherry, we are proud to take another step toward supporting the Government of India's vision of self-reliance in electronics." He added that the collaboration with Plumage allows Acer India to bring global processes, cutting-edge technology, and high-quality standards to domestic manufacturing, creating a robust and agile supply chain to serve both domestic and international markets. The Puducherry facility will cater to domestic and overseas markets and support India's growing electronics exports. Acer also sees the development as a springboard to deepen engagement with educational institutions, government programmes, and enterprise customers through locally designed and manufactured said the expansion underscores its long-term vision for India, not just as a key market, but as a strategic base for innovation, operations, and product Gupta said, "This partnership is more than a commercial arrangement-it is a shared commitment to building a sustainable and globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem." Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Regulatory gray area makes investing in LVMH, BP tough For Indian retail How IDBI banker landed plush Delhi properties in Amtek's INR33k crore skimming As 50% US tariff looms, 6 key steps that can safeguard Indian economy Jane Street blow pushes Indian quants to ancient Greek idea to thrive Stock Radar: Astra Microwave showing signs of bottoming out after 16% fall from highs; time to buy? F&O Radar | Deploy Broken Wing in Paytm to play stock's bullish outlook These 9 banking stocks can give more than 28% returns in 1 year, according to analysts Why 2025 Could Be The Astrological Turning Point We've Been Waiting For
