Domestic mobile manufacturers like Celkon and Micromax will set up manufacturing facilities in Telangana. Celkon handset unit will be operational from next week while Micromax is still planning, a senior Telangana state government official said.
According to a release issued by Celkon, Telangana Minister for IT Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao (KTR) is expected to inaugurate the unit. The unit is all set to begin with four production lines and will look to enhance capacity, it said without specifying the investment for the plant.
“We are very pleased to be one of the first companies to unveil plans in setting up the manufacturing unit. This unit will boost our ability to meet the demand…as well as contribute to the overall ‘Make in India’ revolution promoted by the government of India,” came a statement from Y Guru Chairman and Managing Director Celkon Mobiles.