Murata Manufacturing Company, a Japanese electronics component manufacturer, is set to establish a production facility at OneHub Chennai Industrial Park in Tamil Nadu. The facility will focus on the manufacturing of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), a key component in various electronic devices.
Tamil Nadu’s Industries Minister, TRB Rajaa, announced the development, highlighting the state’s growing presence in the electronics sector. Murata joins other global companies, including Corning and Jabil, that have recently expanded operations in the region.
Murata’s MLCCs are widely used in devices such as smartphones, servers, and gaming consoles and have even been incorporated into NASA’s Mars helicopter project. Currently, approximately 60% of the company’s MLCC production takes place in Japan.
The decision follows Murata President Norio Nakajima’s statement that the company has been evaluating potential investment opportunities in India. Discussions between Murata and Tamil Nadu officials have been ongoing for about a year. The company plans to commence production in the state and aims for full-scale operations by the 2026 fiscal year.
Tamil Nadu has seen significant growth in electronics exports, driven in part by global technology companies. In the 2023-24 financial year, the state recorded a 78% increase in electronics exports, contributing approximately $9.56 billion to India’s total electronics exports of $29.12 billion. Between April and September 2024, Tamil Nadu’s exports in this sector surpassed $6 billion.
Government officials have emphasized Tamil Nadu’s role in India’s evolving electronics supply chain, noting that the state continues to attract investment in advanced manufacturing.
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