Pegatron Expands India Presence with New 5G Manufacturing Plant in Chennai

Taiwan-based electronics giant Pegatron, one of Apple’s key manufacturing partners, is expanding its operations in India by setting up a new factory in Chennai dedicated to producing 5G small cells. The new facility will cater to India’s fast-growing private 5G network market while also serving export demand from Europe, Southeast Asia, and North America.

This marks Pegatron’s next major investment phase in India, strengthening its foothold in the country’s telecom and electronics manufacturing ecosystem.

Focus on India’s Growing 5G Opportunity

Jayant Moghe, AVP and Country Manager at Pegatron India, said the Chennai plant represents the company’s commitment to India’s digital and manufacturing future.

“We are establishing our second Pegatron factory in Chennai to manufacture 5G small cells for the private 5G market, which we believe will be a growing segment in the years to come,” Moghe told Moneycontrol.

The company already assembles iPhones at its existing Chennai facility, which serves both domestic customers and export markets. The new unit will expand Pegatron’s product range, supporting the government’s vision to make India a global hub for electronics and telecom production.

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Leveraging India’s Strength in Design and Innovation

Pegatron also sees tremendous innovation potential emerging from India’s startups, engineers, and universities—especially in fields like 5G technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Moghe highlighted that the company is already in talks with several Indian firms to explore collaborations that combine local software capabilities with Pegatron’s global hardware expertise.

“We are seeing a lot of ideas and IP coming from young entrepreneurs and students,” he noted. “As we move forward, India will develop more of its own IP — something we never had in the past. That gives us confidence in the country’s digital future.”

By partnering with domestic innovators, Pegatron aims to integrate Indian design and R&D into its global manufacturing framework, helping India evolve from an assembly destination to a technology-driven production hub.

Strengthening India’s 5G Ecosystem

The company’s focus on 5G small cell production aligns with India’s national agenda of driving digital connectivity through enterprise 5G networks. With industries like manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and smart cities expected to adopt private 5G solutions rapidly, Pegatron’s local manufacturing will play a crucial role in meeting domestic demand and boosting exports.

India’s telecom sector is witnessing a sharp shift toward enterprise-level 5G infrastructure, creating significant opportunities for equipment makers and component suppliers. Pegatron’s Chennai expansion will help meet this need while creating jobs and supporting Make in India and Digital India initiatives.

“Confident About India’s Future”

Pegatron’s leadership expressed optimism about the Indian market, emphasizing a long-term commitment to building local capabilities.

“We are confident about India — that’s why we are here,” Moghe said. “We take small steps and move forward with confidence, together with our partners.”

Pegatron’s move comes amid India’s growing importance as a manufacturing and export base for global technology companies, especially in the electronics and telecom sectors. With this expansion, the company aims to serve both local customers and international markets, reinforcing India’s position as a key player in the global 5G value chain.