Telangana Grabs India's First Gorilla Glass Factory
In a significant development for India’s electronics manufacturing sector, Corning Inc. is gearing up to establish its cutting-edge Gorilla Glass manufacturing facility in Telangana. The proposed manufacturing unit will specialize in producing cover glass for leading players in the smartphone market. The establishment of Corning Inc.’s Gorilla Glass manufacturing facility in Telangana is poised to revolutionize India’s electronics manufacturing landscape.
The ambitious project is set to become a reality with a proposed investment of Rs. 934 crore. Moreover, it promises to create employment opportunities for over 800 individuals, thereby contributing significantly to the local economy. This manufacturing facility holds the potential to be a pivotal force in propelling the smartphone manufacturing ecosystem in Telangana and the wider nation.
Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, is garnering the attention of numerous electronics manufacturing giants as their preferred hub. The state has already experienced substantial investments from industry leaders such as Foxconn earlier this year. With the substantial capital infusion by Corning Inc. into Telangana, the nation is on the brink of a new era in smartphone manufacturing, one that will impact not only the state but also resonate across the entirety of India.
Headquartered in New York, Corning Inc. is a Fortune 500 materials science company with a rich legacy spanning over 172 years. The company has been at the forefront of innovation, with expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics. Most notably, Corning Inc. is renowned as the inventor of Gorilla Glass, a fortified glass that has found widespread use in portable devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops.
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