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Cisco inaugurates its first Indian manufacturing facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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The facility aims to generate $1.3 billion in annual revenue and create 1,200 jobs.
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Partnership with Flex to produce advanced telecom technology and routing products.
Cisco has inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India, located in Chennai. This strategic move is expected to generate over $1.3 billion annually, creating 1,200 jobs in Tamil Nadu ¹. The facility will initially focus on manufacturing the Network Convergence System (NCS) 540 Series routers, with plans to scale production in the coming years.
Partnering with Flex, Cisco’s Chennai facility will support advanced telecom technology, producing best-in-class routing and switching products to meet growing technology needs globally ¹ ². Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, alongside Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins, and President Daisy Chittilapilly, officially inaugurated the facility.
The Chennai facility represents a critical expansion in Cisco’s global manufacturing footprint and a new phase in its 25-year partnership with Flex. Further innovation is planned, including advancements in printed circuit board assembly and developing products to endure extreme environmental conditions ¹ ². This investment enhances Cisco’s technical manufacturing capabilities for a wider range of customers and market segments.
By launching this facility, Cisco demonstrates its ongoing commitment to expanding production and technological capabilities in India, supporting global demand for advanced networking infrastructure.
#CISCO now #MadeInTamilNadu 🎊
We are thrilled to welcome @CISCO manufacturing to #TamilNadu today, in partnership with our longstanding companion in the #electronics #manufacturing sector, @Flextronics.
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