Carl Zeiss expands in India with new Bengaluru Plant, strengthens eye care initiatives

Carl Zeiss is set to open its fifth and largest manufacturing facility in India near Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. The Devanahalli-based plant will focus on lens production and industrial metrology solutions, catering to both domestic and international markets across Asia and Europe. With over half of the construction already completed, the facility is expected to be operational within nine months.

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The plant is anticipated to generate significant employment opportunities as production scales up over the next three to four years. This expansion reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening its presence in India and supporting the growing demand for high-quality optical solutions.

In addition to its business expansion, Zeiss India has partnered with the Karnataka government under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to enhance rural eye care. Through the two-year Vidya Drishti campaign, the company and the state government will screen over 5.3 lakh schoolchildren and six lakh underprivileged adults in Kalaburagi. Free prescription glasses will be provided to those in need, aiming to improve vision and overall quality of life for marginalized communities.