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Global tech company Logitech begins product manufacturing in India. This facility joins existing R&D footprint, and there are plans to cover the entire portfolio with localisation, as well as exporting from India. Published on: Oct 15, 2026, 15:52:14 IST Prefer HTon Google Global technology company Logitech has announced that local manufacturing has commenced in India, with a production facility in Manesar now joining its existing research and development (R&D) and software and hardware development presence in Chennai. This aligns with the company's mission to support the 'Make in India' initiative. Local manufacturing will encompass Logitech's product portfolio, including personal workspace solutions. Sree Chenincherry, chief supply chain operations officer at Logitech, said this was the first step towards more extensive manufacturing in India, starting with an assembly line operated by a partner that will scale up to the localisation of components and parts once operations stabilise. He said the facility would progress in stages, prioritising local sourcing of components, followed by exports from India. The capabilities of its partners, he added, would provide the foundation for expanding the manufacturing scope at the Manesar facility. "India is a strategically important market for Logitech. Establishing our first local Indian manufacturing footprint brings us one step closer to our Indian customers. We already have a significant presence here across R&D, channel and marketing support. Local assembly and production allow us to enhance operational agility, reduce turnaround times, build supply chain resilience and react faster to the rapidly evolving needs of businesses and everyday users in India," he said. Logitech will begin manufacturing in India with its highest-volume products, including keyboards across devices and webcams, among others. However, the company does not foresee any significant pricing changes for products sold in India for now. Delphine Donné, vice-president and general manager of Personal Work Solutions at Logitech, said that irrespective of the country in which a product is developed or the market it is developed for, high quality standards remain non-negotiable for the company. She said the new manufacturing facility in India had been designed to meet the same standards. "India plays an important dual role for Logitech globally. It is a fast-growing market for personal work solutions and our Global Capability Center in Chennai supports the development of our design-led, software and AI-enabled hardware. Commencing local manufacturing underscores our commitment to the market and our customers here," she said. Logitech declined to name its manufacturing partners, citing contractual obligations. However, the company said this was a new partnership. * ABOUT THE AUTHOR Vishal Mathur Vishal Mathur is Technology Editor for Hindustan Times. When not making sense of technology, he often searches for an elusive analog space in a digital world.

Logitech mice win Gold and Winner awards at 2026 Australian Good Design Awards. Emma Wheaton | 14 Oct 2026 Two Logitech mouse products have won international design awards at the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards, which celebrate excellence in design, innovation and impact. Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE Gaming Mouse and MX Master 4 Wireless Mouse were both recognised at the long-running design awards in the Product Design Consumer Electronics category, earning a Gold Winner and Winner award respectively, at the ceremony on 9 October. Held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, this year's awards were presented under the theme Design that Leads. The theme challenged the notion of good design and encouraged the development of products, services, places and systems that deliver positive outcomes for people and the planet. The Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE Gaming Mouse was praised for its innovative haptic technology, the patent-pending Haptic Inductive Trigger System. "The Jury commends the design and engineering team for their genuine exploration of tunable haptic technology, which introduces meaningful customisation options for professional esports athletes," said a jury spokesperson. The Logitech MX Master 4 was commended for its integration of haptic feedback with the jury also noting its ergonomic form, customisable haptics and software-enabled workflow, as well as its "commitment to repairability and circularity, with design-for-disassembly principles genuinely integrated alongside premium materials including low-carbon aluminium and recycled plastics." "These awards are appreciated as they acknowledge how our global team has come together to create products prioritising good design and ergonomics. Logitech peripherals are a key part of Australians' lives, whether at home or work, and our commitment to good design principles ensures ease of use whenever or wherever they are needed," said Damian Lepore, Managing Director at Logitech ANZ. The Australian Good Design Awards are among the country's longest-running international design awards, recognising achievements across a broad range of industries and disciplines. The Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE Gaming Mouse, released in February 2026, is available now for $299.95. The Logitech MX Master 4 Wireless Mouse, launched in September 2025, is $199.95.

Logitech puts users at centre of smarter workplace collaboration, says Murad Ali. Murad Ali discusses how AI-enabled devices, intuitive design and workplace analytics can simplify meetings, improve employee experience and help businesses assess technology investments R ising expectations for seamless collaboration are prompting organisations to rethink workplace technology, from personal devices to shared meeting spaces. Ease of use, security and consistent experiences across office and remote settings are becoming central to adoption, while workplace analytics offer greater visibility into usage and investment value. Speaking to TahawulTech.com at Logitech's RISE event in Cairo, Murad Ali, Head of Middle East & Central Asia, Logitech for Business, explains how the company combines its understanding of consumer behaviour with enterprise collaboration needs. Ali discusses the role of AI, integrated devices and intuitive design in reducing friction and helping employees focus on their work. Interview excerpts How are AI-powered technologies helping organisations create smarter and more adaptive workplaces? AI has made users more capable and more demanding. Technology providers need to move faster to support those expectations and deliver solutions that accommodate new ways of working. Its latest products bring AI into collaboration through smarter cameras, clearer audio and richer workplace data. Beyond improving the meeting experience, insights into room conditions, lighting, occupancy and meeting duration can help organisations understand how their spaces are being used. Such information helps businesses assess their return on investment and make better decisions about workplace technology. The aim is to make collaboration smarter, easier and more accessible. What should businesses prioritise when adopting flexible and scalable collaboration solutions? Security should be a priority, alongside choosing the right technology partner. Businesses need solutions that work effectively with their existing collaboration platforms and provide dependable support. Tahawultech work closely with partners including Google, Zoom and Microsoft. Its role also involves helping customers and channel partners identify the right solutions for their requirements, drawing on its experience across personal workspaces and meeting rooms. After-sales support, product durability and environmental considerations also matter. Organisations should consider the materials used, packaging and product longevity alongside performance and ease of use. How can intuitive workplace technology improve productivity and the employee experience? People use smartphones and smart applications every day, so they expect workplace technology to be equally straightforward. Nobody wants to spend time troubleshooting equipment simply to make a call or start a meeting. A user should be able to sit down, access a touch panel and begin collaborating without needing to understand the systems or data flows behind it. Removing that complexity reduces interruptions and helps people focus on their work. Automation can also support what happens after a meeting, including capturing minutes and action points and distributing them with less manual effort. The value comes from making the entire experience easier, from joining a meeting to following up on decisions. How can organisations deliver an equally effective collaboration experience for employees in the office and working remotely? People are accustomed to accessible applications and high-quality cameras on their smartphones and personal devices. Returning to the office should provide a comparable or better experience. Its camera and audio technologies are designed to improve the meeting experience and support continuity between personal devices and office environments. Employees should be able to move between those settings without unnecessary disruption. Understanding users is central to that approach. People sit at the centre of its product design, with technology supporting the way they want to work. How is Logitech supporting collaboration beyond traditional meeting rooms? Deeper integration is making collaboration more flexible. Users increasingly expect to start a call on one device and continue on another seamlessly. Meeting analytics are also becoming more valuable. Organisations need to understand how their collaboration technology is being used, what happens after meetings and where further investment would be worthwhile. Its focus extends beyond video resolution and audio clarity to providing insights that businesses can use to improve their collaboration environments and assess the value of their investment. How are rising consumer expectations shaping Logitech's business strategy, regionally and globally? Its experience in consumer technology helps Tahawultech understand the expectations people bring into the workplace. A consumer is also an employee who may be using its products at a desk or in a meeting room. People want technology that is simple, requires less effort and allows them to concentrate on their work. Tahawultech has applied that understanding to its business portfolio, including integrated video bars that reduce the need for multiple separate devices. Its consumer and business portfolios complement each other. Knowledge gained from one helps inform the other, and both remain important to its strategy. Tahawultech continue developing products across both areas, guided by the same goal: making technology easier for people to use.