Japanese electronics parts maker Murata Manufacturing Co. is expanding its operations in India as part of efforts to boost sales by diversifying its markets, according to company officials.
Murata Electronics (India) Pvt. Ltd., the Kyoto-based firm's wholly owned subsidiary, has increased its sales and technical support members from five in 2010 to 32, and plans to add more, to gain traction in the electronics solution market, as well as explore opportunities in such sectors as automotive, energy and health care.
The firm is headquartered in Chennai, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, with branches in Delhi and in Bangalore, in the southern state of Karnataka.