Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin inaugurated a new state-of-the-art Gorilla Glass manufacturing facility near Chennai on Friday, marking a major milestone for India’s electronics industry. The plant, located at the SIPCOT industrial park in Pillaipakkam, Kancheepuram district, has been built with an investment of ₹1,003 crore and is expected to significantly strengthen the country’s high-tech manufacturing capabilities.
The facility is a joint venture between the US-based Corning Incorporated, globally known for its “Gorilla Glass,” and Indian firm Optiemus Infracom Ltd. It is the first plant in India to employ precision glass-processing technology to manufacture front cover glass for smartphones and other portable devices. The technology, widely used in premium mobile devices worldwide, will now be produced domestically, reducing reliance on imports and strengthening India’s electronics supply chain.
In its first phase, the plant is expected to produce approximately 30 million pieces of cover glass annually. The project will also generate around 840 direct jobs, providing employment opportunities and contributing to skill development in advanced manufacturing technologies. Officials noted that the initiative aligns with the central government’s “Make-in-India” strategy by promoting domestic production of high-value electronics components.
Stalin highlighted the significance of the facility in attracting further investment to Tamil Nadu’s electronics and manufacturing sectors. He pointed out that the state has been proactive in implementing industrial policies and MoUs, ensuring smooth project execution and creating an investor-friendly environment.
The plant is part of a broader trend of high-tech investments in the region, reinforcing Tamil Nadu’s position as a hub for electronics manufacturing in India. Industry experts say that domestic production of Gorilla Glass could open avenues for collaboration with global smartphone manufacturers and strengthen the country’s export potential in premium mobile components.
With the inauguration of this facility, India moves closer to self-reliance in critical smartphone technologies, while the state benefits from economic growth, employment generation, and enhanced technological capabilities. The plant is expected to play a key role in the country’s electronics ecosystem, attracting additional investments and supporting the growth of ancillary industries in the coming years.
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