NEW DELHI, Feb 1
Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Wistron (ICT Service Management Solutions) is set to invest Rs 1,500 crore in Karnataka for setting up a laptop manufacturing plant in the state.
The Karnataka government and Wistron signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to set up the plant that would generate as many as 3,000 employment opportunities.
Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil said the company has sought 32 acres of land for the proposed project, and the government is considering providing the required land in the surroundings of the Bengaluru region.
“The globally leading company, known for providing technology services and products, plans to commence work related to setting up the plant in July 2024 and aims to start manufacturing laptops by January 2026,” the minister was quoted as saying.
’The minister claimed that this is going to be the first of its kind unit to manufacture laptops in Karnataka and added that the plant will produce laptops for all brands, with over 50 per cent of the laptops manufactured here intended for export.
“Additionally, the plant will produce IoT components and EV-related parts,” he said.
