Wipro Infrastructure Engineering to invest $60 mln in advanced PCB materials plant
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Wipro Infrastructure Engineering has unveiled a new division, Wipro Electronic Materials, as part of an effort to bolster India’s electronics manufacturing industry. The Bengaluru-based company will invest Rs. 500 crore in a plant in Karnataka that is slated to begin production in 2026, targeting output of over 6 million copper-clad laminate sheets annually and generating around 350 jobs, Wipro Infra said in a press release.
“This marks a first-of-its-kind investment in India’s electronics manufacturing landscape, made possible through the timely support of the Government of Karnataka and MeitY,” said Pratik Kumar, CEO, Wipro Infrastructure Engineering and MD, Wipro Enterprises.
The strategic move comes as India steps up its ambition to reduce dependence on imports for high-performance base materials used in Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), an area that underpins fast-growing sectors like telecommunications, automotive electronics, consumer devices, industrial systems, and AI infrastructure.
“The electronics manufacturing sector is facing a critical supply chain challenge, with 100% of copper-clad laminates currently imported. Wipro Electronic Materials is proud to bridge this gap by producing high-quality base materials locally,” said Neeraj Pandita, Founder & Co-CEO of the new division. “This strengthens our ability to serve key sectors like telecom, automotive, consumer electronics, and AI—while positioning Wipro as a supplier focused on serving global customers and OEMs.”
The company said the facility would drive innovation at scale, emphasising proprietary resin formulations and an integrated R&D ecosystem. “This first-of-its-kind facility is built to drive innovation at scale, with strong capabilities in resin formulation, process engineering, and product design. We are creating a specialised R&D ecosystem focused on proprietary technologies, IP generation, and high-performance materials for next-generation electronics,” added Tarun Amla, Founder & Co-CEO, Wipro Electronic Materials.
Kumar noted, “This highly advanced CCL facility reflects our strategic vision to build future-ready capabilities and enable India to play a larger role in the global electronics technology ecosystem. By giving Indian manufacturers reliable access to locally produced, high-quality materials, we are strengthening supply chain resilience and accelerating global competitiveness.”
