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.

— Filed Thu, 11 Jun, 2026, 15:35 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

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 demand — claiming first-mover status in the gaming laptop category.

Why this matters

Asus joins a broader shift among PC OEMs localising India production under tightening import rules, but stakes a specific claim on the gaming laptop segment as a first-mover.

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