German audio solutions major Sennheiser is in the process of evaluating prospects for establishing a manufacturing facility in India.
“India is very much on the radar. It is under evaluation as the market is growing,” said Vipin Pungalia, Director Professional Segment, Sennheiser Electronics India. Besides Germany, which remains the major manufacturing base for Sennheiser, the company has plants in Romania, the US and Ireland.
In a media interaction at a showcase of Sennheiser’s new product portfolio for the professional segment in the city on Wednesday, he said whenever the company decides on India for manufacturing, the plant would be established to cater to the domestic as well as export markets.
For Sennheiser global, India is one of the top five markets, he said, adding for now the major activities of the company is focused on sales and marketing as well as extending pre and post-sales support.
On locations and time line for the manufacturing facility in India to take shape, he said while no decision has been taken, “we had got invitation from Telangana government to come and set up [the plant]…”.
It would take a couple of years or three for the company to take a decision, he said, adding product range likely to be made in India would include microphones as well as consumer headphones.
A release from the company said Hyderabad is one of the top five markets with 25% year-on-year growth for Sennheiser India. The company is focused on the rapidly growing professional segment, which constitutes more than 45% of Sennheiser India business. Customers of Sennheiser range from Amravati project, GHMC, leading IT firms Microsoft and Google, production houses and news channel.
