Asus to localise gaming laptop production in Chennai, targeting 25-30% of India demand

Asus will begin manufacturing gaming laptops in India this financial year via an EMS partner in Chennai, claiming first-mover status in the category. The move aims to localise 25-30% of its India demand, reducing import reliance amid tightening laptop import rules.

— Source publishedThu, 11 Jun, 2026, 15:23 IST·First seen Thu, 11 Jun, 2026, 15:34 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

ASUS · Asus will begin manufacturing gaming laptops in India this financial year through an EMS partner in Chennai, aiming to localise 25-30% of its India

Key facts

  • 25-30%

Why this matters

Asus's Chennai EMS tie-up signals a wave of gaming-segment localisation deals, opening JV and contract manufacturing windows for India electronics players.