Top Tech News Today: Carl Zeiss To Begin Lens Manufacturing In India, Google Discover Now Gets Own Games, More

Carl Zeiss India, the local subsidiary of the renowned German optics and technology company, has announced plans to commence lens production in India starting June 2025.

The company has secured a 35-acre plot from Karnataka's industrial development authority and is investing approximately Rs 2,500 crore to establish a manufacturing facility.

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Carl Zeiss To Begin Lens Manufacturing In India

Carl Zeiss India, the local subsidiary of the renowned German optics and technology company, has announced plans to commence lens production in India starting June 2025, says a report by The Hindu. The company has secured a 35-acre plot from Karnataka's industrial development authority and is investing approximately Rs 2,500 crore to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This new plant is anticipated to be one of Carl Zeiss's largest worldwide, with capabilities to produce a wide range of lenses, including those for eyewear, cinematography, and photography. This significant investment marks a major expansion of Carl Zeiss's operations in India, potentially boosting the country's manufacturing capabilities in high-precision optics and related technologies.

Google Discover Now Gets Own Games

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