Epson has inaugurated its
first manufacturing plant in India
—a milestone for the tech giant.
By Aniket Chakraborty
July 5, 2025
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The facility is set up in
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
, in partnership with local manufacturer RIKUN.
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Operations are scheduled to
begin in October 2025
, focusing on Epson's ink tank printers.
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Initially, the factory will produce
20,000 EcoTank printers per month
, meeting local demand.
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The move will create
200 direct jobs
, boosting employment in the tech-manufacturing sector.
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Epson's Global President called the India launch a
“historic occasion”
for the company.
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With India’s youthful population and digital growth, Epson sees
massive market potential
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Epson India earned ₹2,500 crore in FY25 and
expects ₹2,900 crore this fiscal
, signaling momentum.
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The company plans to
expand to components and R&D
in future phases of the India project.
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With this step, Epson aligns with
‘Make in India’
, targeting deeper investment and innovation.
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