India Opens First Tempered Glass Facility for Mobile Devices
India took another leap in electronics self-reliance with the inauguration of its first tempered glass manufacturing facility for mobile devices at Noida. The plant, set up by Optiemus Electronics in collaboration with Corning Inc. (USA), will produce high-quality glass for both domestic and global markets.
Key Insights
- Full value-chain manufacturing: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India will soon make every mobile component — from tempered glass to Made in India chips.
- Electronics boom: In 11 years, India’s electronics manufacturing grew 6X to ₹11.5 lakh crore, with ₹3 lakh crore exports and 2.5 million jobs created.
- Big market opportunity: Domestic tempered glass demand is estimated at 500 million pieces annually(₹20,000 crore market). Globally, it’s worth USD 60 billion.
Takeaway
The facility marks a milestone for Make in India, boosting jobs, exports, and indigenous innovation in electronics accessories.
Source: Ministry of Electronics & IT, PIB Delhi – Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates India’s first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for Mobile Devices at Noida (Posted on 30 August 2025, Release ID: 2162217).
