Summary: Murata Manufacturing, a Japanese electronics giant and key iPhone components supplier, is setting up a factory at OneHub Chennai Industrial Park to produce multilayer ceramic capacitors. Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa announced that discussions with Murata had been ongoing for a year before finalizing the project. The factory is set to become fully operational by the financial year 2026, allowing Murata to gain hands-on experience in India’s manufacturing sector and laying the groundwork for future expansions. This move reinforces Tamil Nadu’s growing status as a global electronics manufacturing hub.
Japanese electronics giant Murata Manufacturing, a key supplier of iPhone components, is establishing a factory at OneHub Chennai Industrial Park to produce multilayer ceramic capacitors. This marks the company’s official entry into Tamil Nadu’s thriving industrial landscape.
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa confirmed the development on social media platform ‘X,’ stating, “We’ve been in discussions with Murata for about a year, and after multiple meetings, we are thrilled to see them kickstart production in Tamil Nadu!”
The factory is expected to be fully operational by the financial year 2026. By setting up this facility, Murata aims to gain direct experience in factory operations within India, paving the way for future manufacturing expansions in the country.
Murata’s investment in Tamil Nadu aligns with the state’s growing prominence as a global electronics manufacturing hub, further strengthening India’s position in the international supply chain for critical electronic components.
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