DataWind today announced formal launch of its manufacturing facility at GMR Complex of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, its second facility in the country.
Telangana IT and Industry Minister KT Rama Rao and Nadir Patel, High Commissioner of Canada, inaugurated the facility.
DataWind had earlier this year, signed an MoU with the Telangana government in this regard.
Rama Rao congratulated DataWind President and CEO Suneet Singh Tuli and his team for setting up the facility in Telangana and employing 600 people.
According to Suneet Singh Tuli Telangana, which was ranked 13th last year, has risen to number one position in ease of doing business ranking. The investment made by DataWind will not only contribute to the revenue of the state but will also be instrumental in generating jobs and the company will be doubling its headcount to 1,000 by March next year.
European TV manufacturer Thompson is coming to Telangana in tandem with a local company, he said and urged the High Commissioner to ensure that the Prime Minister of Canada, who is expected to visit India, also visits Telangana.
He also sought help of the High Commissioner to put in a word with Air Canada to connect its services to Hyderabad.
DataWind has set up its Hyderabad facility with a phased investment of $ 1 billion and the facility will manufacture 2 million units (tablets and smartphones) in the first year, whereas at full capacity it can reach up to 5 million units.
By Shruti
