The Nokia India manufacturing facility located in Sriperumbudur, Chennai is Nokia's tenth mobile device production facility globally and has been created in line with Nokia's global philosophy of developing world-class manufacturing systems that enable best-in-class quality, lowest cost, world-class responsiveness, on time delivery and a challenging and joyful work environment.

Factory Highlights

  • Apr 05: MoU signed.
  • July 05: Building construction starts.
  • Jan 06: Production commences with 550 people – US $210 Million.
  • Mar 06: 1 millionth device rolled out.
  • Dec 06: 25 million devices produced in the first year of operation.
  • Aug 07: Export base increased to over 50 countries.
  • Nov 07: Headcount - 6000 people.
  • Dec 07: Production of 100 million reached in less than 2 years.
  • Jan 08: Foundation Stone on Phase III expansion laid - US $75 Million.
  • Mar 08: Headcount reaches 8000 people.
  • Oct 08: 200 Millionth device rolled out.