Intel Collaborates with Indian Manufacturers to Boost “Make-in-India” Laptop Production
Chip maker Intel has announced its partnership with eight domestic Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies and Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) in India to accelerate the manufacturing of “Make-in-India” laptops. The collaboration includes companies such as Bhagwati Products Ltd, Dixon Technologies India Ltd, Kaynes Technology India Ltd, Optiemus Electronics Ltd, Panache Digilife Ltd, Smile Electronics Ltd, Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, and VVDN Technologies Private Ltd.
This initiative Intel demonstrates its dedication to drive technology-led growth in line with the Make-in-India initiative. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, expressed his satisfaction with this global partnership, stating that it will contribute to building and catalyzing the electronics manufacturing ecosystem for laptops and computers in India.
In order to facilitate the production of entry-level laptops in India, Intel is sharing its expertise with the manufacturers. This includes utilizing state-of-the-art Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines, establishing quality control processes for components, and benchmarking finished products. Intel is also providing support to ODMs in both the Semi Knocked Down (SKD) and Completely Knocked Down (CKD) processes.
Santhosh Viswanathan, VP & MD, India Region at Intel, emphasized the significance of enabling the entire laptop manufacturing process in India. He stated that this not only aligns with the objectives of the Make-in-India initiative but also contributes to the technological progress of the nation.
In addition to the collaboration, Intel has announced that it will host the India Tech Ecosystem Summit in November, bringing together a wide range of local manufacturers to showcase a larger portfolio of devices being made in India.
With this collaboration, Intel aims to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of driving India’s Digital Economy to $1 trillion and enabling the electronics manufacturing ecosystem to contribute $300 billion 2025-26.
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