Zoho Opens 1st Dedicated Factory to Assemble Karuvi Line of Power Tools

Zoho, the cloud software major, has just announced its significant step of opening its first dedicated factory to assemble the Karuvi line of power tools. This factory is situated in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu, India.

The move is part of Zoho's ongoing efforts to build deep-tech know-how and manufacturing capabilities within the country.

The Karuvi products, which include tools like drills, power saws, and angle grinders, are manufactured with around 95% locally sourced components. This initiative not only promotes innovation but also creates jobs in smaller towns and villages.

The SaaS company, situated in Tenkasi district in Tamil Nadu, last month announced to invest an undisclosed amount in manufacturing startup Karuvi, which would create jobs in smaller towns and villages.

Zoho CEO and Co-founder Sridhar Vembu announced on X social media platform, saying – "We have trained a group of about 15 talented young people drawn from surrounding villages to work in the factory," adding that this is a small beginning for a big dream in rural manufacturing."

Karuvi is an upcoming mechatronics startup founded by Lee Jackson and Abdul Gafoor, and has recently made waves in the manufacturing industry. Lee Jackson is one of the founders and directors of the company, while Abdul Gafoor, founder of Mr. Light Global, played a key role in the inception of Karuvi.

The startup specializes in power tools. They have already launched 10 tools, including drills, power saws, and angle grinders. These products are manufactured using around 95% locally sourced components. The startup plans to expand its portfolio and introduce at least 30 products by the end of 2025.

By focusing on rural manufacturing, Karuvi is not only innovating but also bringing technical skill sets to smaller communities. It's a small beginning with big potential for rural job creation and skill development.

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