Executive Summary:
Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India's first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for Mobile Devices in Noida, established by Optiemus Electronics in collaboration with Corning Incorporated, USA. This facility aims to boost domestic production, reduce reliance on imports, and position India as a global electronics manufacturing hub. The initiative aligns with the "Make in India" vision and is expected to create numerous jobs and export opportunities.
Key Points / Main Content:
Facility and Production:
* The Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility is located in Noida and operated by Optiemus Electronics in collaboration with Corning Incorporated, USA.
* Phase 1 has an installed capacity of 25 million units per annum, with plans to scale up to 200 million units in Phase 2.
* The facility manufactures high-quality tempered glass for both domestic and international markets, branded as "Engineered by Corning".
* The manufacturing process includes scribing, shaping, polishing, chemical tempering, coating, printing, and lamination, with stringent quality inspections.
Economic Impact and Growth:
* The electronics manufacturing sector in India has grown six times in the past 11 years, reaching a production value of 11.5 lakh crore.
* Exports in the electronics sector exceed 3 lakh crore, and the sector provides direct and indirect employment for 2.5 million people.
* The domestic market for tempered glass is estimated at over 500 million pieces, with a retail value of approximately INR 20,000 crore.
Government Initiatives and Vision:
* The government aims to manufacture every component used in mobile phones in India, including chips, cover glasses, and laptop/server components.
* A "Made in India" chip is expected to be rolled out soon.
* The government will continue to boost research and development capabilities, citing examples such as an IIT Madras incubated startup designing India's first microcontroller.
Stakeholder Perspectives:
* Optiemus Infracom aims to build global-scale capabilities to support Indian and international markets with high-quality products.
* India Cellular Electronics Association (ICEA) sees potential for India to become a leading exporter of tempered glass, supporting MSMEs and generating employment.
Investment and Job Creation:
* Phase 1 involves an initial investment of INR 70 crore, creating over 600 direct jobs.
* Phase 2 will require an additional investment of INR 800 crore and create over 4,500 direct job opportunities.
Impact Analysis:
Optiemus Electronics:
* Impact: Establishment of a manufacturing facility, expansion of production capacity, and increased market presence in the tempered glass sector.
* Action Required: Manage and execute the expansion plans, maintain product quality, and explore export opportunities.
Corning Incorporated, USA:
* Impact: Collaboration in setting up the manufacturing facility and leveraging their brand recognition ("Engineered by Corning") in the Indian market.
* Action Required: Provide technological support and ensure quality standards are met.
Indian Government (Ministry of Electronics and IT):
* Impact: Advancement of the "Make in India" initiative, promotion of domestic manufacturing, and economic growth in the electronics sector.
* Action Required: Continue to support research and development, facilitate policy frameworks, and encourage investments in the electronics manufacturing industry.
Domestic Mobile Phone Users:
* Impact: Access to domestically manufactured, high-quality tempered glass for mobile devices.
* Action Required: Support the "Make in India" initiative by choosing locally manufactured products.
MSMEs in the Electronics Sector:
* Impact: Opportunities for growth and participation in the tempered glass manufacturing ecosystem.
* Action Required: Adapt to the evolving market, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and explore export opportunities.
Indian Youth:
* Impact: Increased job opportunities in the electronics manufacturing sector.
* Action Required: Acquire relevant skills and contribute to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047.
Key Entities Referenced
Ashwini Vaishnaw: Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology
Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Location of India's first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for Mobile Devices
Make in India: Government of India initiative to encourage domestic manufacturing
Optiemus Electronics: Company that set up the Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility
Corning Incorporated, USA: Collaborator with Optiemus Electronics in setting up the Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility
IIT Madras: Indian Institute of Technology Madras, whose incubated startup designed India's first microcontroller.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: Vision of a self-reliant India
Viksit Bharat 2047: Vision for a developed India by 2047
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates
India’s first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility
for Mobile Devices at Noida
India to manufacture every component of mobile
phones, including Made in India chips: Shri Ashwini
Vaishnaw
India’s electronics growth story powered by 11.5 lakh
crore production, 3 lakh crore exports and 2.5 million
jobs under Make in India
India’s stable and vibrant economy growing at 7.8%
with strong innovation in electronics manufacturing:
Union Minister Vaishnaw
Posted On: 30 AUG 2025 3:15PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today inaugurated India’s
first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for Mobile Devices at Noida. The facility has been set up by
Optiemus Electronics in collaboration with Corning Incorporated, USA, and will produce high-quality
tempered glass under the globally recognised brand “Engineered by Corning”. The products will be supplied
to both domestic and international markets.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that tempered glass is an important accessory for mobile phones
and its indigenous manufacturing is a major step forward in the success of Make in India and the vision of
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He added that step by step, India will manufacture each and every
component used in mobile phones, including chips, cover glasses, laptop and server components, thereby
positioning the country as a global player in electronics manufacturing. The Minister also informed that a
Made in India chip is expected to roll out soon, marking another milestone in the country’s journey towards
self-reliance.Shri Vaishnaw underlined that in the past 11 years, electronics manufacturing in India has grown six times to
reach a production value of ₹11.5 lakh crore, with exports of over ₹3 lakh crore and direct and indirect
employment for 2.5 million people. He said that the overall electronics ecosystem in the country is developing
rapidly and value addition is being enhanced step by step.
The Minister also highlighted that India’s design strength is its biggest strength, and the government will
continue to boost research and development capabilities. Citing examples, he said that an IIT Madras-
incubated startup has designed India’s first microcontroller, which will soon be deployed in Indian products.
In the Railways sector, Indian manufacturers are already exporting equipment of the highest global quality
standards to European countries.Shri Vaishnaw further said that India’s GDP growth of 7.8% in the first quarter of financial year 2025-26
demonstrates that the country is a stable, vibrant and innovation-driven economy. He called upon the youth to
work hard and contribute to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047, stating that the world is
looking towards India with great expectations.
On the occasion, Ashok Kumar Gupta, Chairman, Optiemus Infracom Limited said, “This is a landmark
moment for the Indian electronics manufacturing industry and the Make in India vision. Despite being one of
the world’s largest mobile phone markets, India has relied on imports for tempered glass. With this initiative,
we are looking at building global-scale capabilities to support the Indian and international markets with the
best quality products. Our aspiration is that every Indian mobile phone user must use a Make in India
tempered glass with BIS certification and fog marking to protect their screen.”
Pankaj Mahindroo, Chairman, India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) said, “This product
segment has a very high labour-intensive manufacturing process and presents a tremendous opportunity for
India – not just to meet its own high domestic demand, but also to become a leading exporter. By promoting
high-quality manufacturing, we see immense potential to support MSMEs, generate large-scale employment,
and contribute significantly to India’s export footprint – making India a global centre for electronics
accessories manufacturing.”
For Tempered Glass, it is estimated that the domestic market is more than 500 million pieces with a retail
value of approximately INR 20,000 crore – showcasing a large-scale opportunity in the country. The global
market is worth over USD 60 billion.
About Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility by Optiemus
With an initial investment of INR 70 crore, the facility in Noida will feature a state-of-the-art infrastructure
that will enable a complete transformation of raw material into excellent quality tempered glass. Phase 1 will
have an installed capacity of 25 million units per annum, generating direct employment for over 600 people.
In phase 2, it will scale up capacity to 200 million units per annum for local and global markets, with an
additional investment of INR 800 crore – creating over 4,500 direct job opportunities.
The facility boasts comprehensive manufacturing capabilities, including scribing, shaping/chamfering,
polishing, dual-stage rinsing, chemical tempering, coating, printing, and lamination. Each stage is conducted
under stringent quality inspections, bringing standardized, high-quality tempered glass to Indian consumers
for the first time in India.
About Optiemus Infracom
Optiemus Group is a high-performance telecommunications and manufacturing enterprise headquartered in
India. The company has nearly three decades of experience across telecommunications, technology and
manufacturing, and has a unique understanding of the Indian electronics market.
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Dharmendra Tewari\Navin Sreejith
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