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Corning Advances Optical Connectivity Manufacturing in Pune

BusinessK Puspa03 Nov 2026

Pune, Nov 03: Corning Incorporated today announced that its new optical connectivity manufacturing facility in Pune, India, is now operational. Co-located with Corning’s existing optical fiber plant, established in 2012, the facility expands Corning’s manufacturing presence in India.

Corning Advances Optical Connectivity Manufacturing in Pune

The facility manufactures optical connectivity products for data center and telecommunications network applications. Its opening builds on Corning’s longstanding presence in India and supports the company’s ability to serve customers in the region with optical connectivity solutions.

The start of operations at the India facility marks an important milestone for Corning’s global manufacturing network. By expanding its optical connectivity manufacturing presence in India, Corning is strengthening its ability to serve customers’ evolving connectivity requirements.

“With this facility now operational and additional capacity expected to come online in 2027, Corning is building on its established presence in India and enhancing its ability to serve customers,” said Sudhir Pillai, Managing Director, India, Middle East, and Africa, Corning. “This announcement reflects our long-term commitment to India and to supporting the continued development of its digital infrastructure.”

This announcement is another example of how Corning is addressing the powerful secular trends expected to support its growth, as outlined in the company’s Springboard Plan. Corning recently shared its plan to grow sales to an annualized run rate of $20 billion by the end of 2026, $30 billion by the end of 2028, and $40 billion by the end of 2030, while growing earnings faster than sales and delivering significantly higher returns on invested capital and substantially more free cash flow.

For over 60 years, Corning has been present in India and is committed to playing a vital role in fueling the country’s innovation journey.