Currently employing around 500 people, the plant is expected to generate employment for nearly 1,500 professionals over the next 12–24 months
Hisense, a player in consumer electronics and home appliances, has inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India through a joint venture with Epack Manufacturing Technologies Private Ltd (EMTPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Epack Durable Ltd (EDL), at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
Developed with an investment of over $30 million, the state-of-the-art facility will commence commercial production from this month. Once fully operational, the plant will exclusively manufacture Room Air Conditioners for Hisense India.
With pilot production already underway, the Sri City facility is being developed in a phased manner. Phase 1 is dedicated to Room Air Conditioners and will manufacture Hisense’s flagship and global AC portfolio, including the F-Series, Eco Series, Intelli Perla Series, and the upcoming Intelli Pro Series. The initial installed capacity for Phase 1 stands at 0.75 million RAC units annually.
Phase 2, scheduled to commence in Q2 FY27, will expand the plant’s manufacturing capabilities to include washing machines across top-load and front-load categories. Phase 3, planned for Q3 FY27, will further extend production to LED televisions.
Currently employing around 500 people, the plant is expected to generate employment for nearly 1,500 professionals over the next 12–24 months, with immediate recruitment underway across functions such as supply chain, finance, administration, technicians, and skilled manufacturing roles. The facility will cater to both domestic and export markets.
“The new facility represents a pivotal step in Hisense’s evolution in India. The plant enables us to deepen control over quality, cost, and supply chains, while creating a strong platform to scale operations and customise products for Indian consumers,’’ Pankaj Rana, CEO, Hisense India, said in a release on Tuesday.
Published on February 10, 2026