​Acer India to set up new laptop manufacturing facility in Puducherry

By Staff Report August 13, 2025 6:36 pm IST

This investment forms part of Acer India’s broader localisation roadmap, aimed at increasing domestic production, reducing import dependence, and addressing the rising demand from both urban and emerging markets. The Puducherry facility will enhance supply chain efficiency, shorten delivery timelines, and enable Acer to deliver cutting-edge innovations at competitive price points.

Acer, ​a technology brand, has partnered with Plumage Solutions to expand domestic manufacturing of IT hardware at a new facility in Puducherry. Established under the aegis of the Government of India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for IT Hardware, the collaboration strengthens Acer’s commitment to the ‘Make in India’ mission.

With the launch of this new facility, Acer aims to scale its operations in India, building on its ongoing partnership with Plumage, which includes the production of computer monitors, All-in-One (AIO) desktops, servers, workstations, and power adapters.

​The facility was officially inaugurated in the presence of Sushil Pal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY); A. Vikranth Raja, IAS Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Government of Puducherry; Harish Kohli, President & Managing Director, Acer India;​ Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India and Mukesh Gupta, Managing Director, Plumage Group and Shalini Pandey, Director, Plumage Group.    

Spread across a sizeable area, the Puducherry facility boasts an annual production capacity of 300,000 laptop units and is expected to create high-skill job opportunities, giving a substantial boost to the local economy while reinforcing India’s ambition to become a global hub for electronics manufacturing.

​The Plumage Group has a planned investment of INR 50 crore over the next 3–4 years to support Acer’s manufacturing capacity and capability in India.

Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India, said, “With a production capacity of 300,000 laptops, this facility not only enhances our manufacturing capabilities but also reinforces our commitment to local value addition and self-reliance. As demand for Acer devices continues to grow, this facility will play a crucial role in ensuring faster go-to-market, maintaining quality excellence, and supporting India’s vision of becoming a global manufacturing hub. This is yet another step towards building products in India, for India, and for the world.”

The facility’s output will cater to both domestic and, over time, global demand, contributing to India’s growing electronics exports. Acer also sees this development as a springboard to deepen its engagement with educational institutions, government programs, and enterprise customers through locally designed and manufactured products. By localising production and aligning closely with national priorities, Acer aims to help transform India from an import-heavy IT hardware market into a self-sustaining, export-oriented, and globally competitive manufacturing hub.