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New Indian Express
3 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.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Acer opens new laptop manufacturing facility in Puducherry
Taiwanese electronics major Acer on Wednesday (August 13, 2025) expanded its local manufacturing by partnering with Plumage Solutions to make IT hardware at a new facility in Puducherry. They will make computer monitors, All-in-One (AIO) desktops, servers, workstations and power adapters at this new facility. Acer localisation is aimed at increasing domestic production, reducing import dependence, and addressing the rising demand from both urban and emerging markets, the company said. 'The Puducherry facility will enhance supply chain efficiency, shorten delivery timelines at competitive price points.' Puducherry facility has an annual production capacity of 300,000 laptop units and is expected to create new job opportunities. The Plumage Group has a planned an investment of 50 crore over the next 3 to 4 years to support Acer's manufacturing capacity and capability in India. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) '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. The collaboration with Plumage allows us to bring global processes, cutting-edge technology, and high-quality standards to domestic manufacturing, creating a robust and agile supply chain that serves the Indian market more efficiently,' said Harish Kohli, President & MD, Acer India. Mukesh Gupta, Managing Director, Plumage Group, added, 'We are delighted to partner with Acer in this new phase of India's manufacturing journey. This partnership is more than a commercial arrangement — it's a shared commitment to building a sustainable and globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem. By combining Acer's product expertise with our engineering & manufacturing capabilities, we aim to set new benchmarks for quality, efficiency, and innovation in the industry.'
