Foxconn, the world’s leading contract electronics manufacturer, is pioneering efforts to elevate women into leadership roles within India’s tech sector. Chairman Young Liu recently announced plans to advance female employees into prominent positions within design and technology, diverging from traditional roles focused predominantly on assembly line work.

With a workforce of 48,000 employees in India, Foxconn is making significant progress in gender inclusivity. Liu highlighted that 25 percent of the company’s recent hires are married women, underscoring Foxconn’s commitment to expanding career opportunities beyond assembly positions. “We want to see women not just in assembly roles but advancing into design and technology positions. Many of our female employees are highly educated, and we aim to offer them greater career progression,” Liu stated in an interview with PTI.

In line with its inclusivity goals, Foxconn has recently inaugurated a dedicated residential complex for female workers in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. Developed by the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT), the facility provides housing for over 18,000 women, reflecting the company’s investment in supportive work environments.

Beyond promoting gender diversity, Foxconn is significantly expanding its manufacturing presence in India. The company is establishing its second-largest mobile manufacturing plant outside China in Karnataka, with an investment of Rs 25,000 crore, projected to create 40,000 new jobs. This follows a previous Rs 1,200 crore investment in the Karnataka unit, raising its total investment to approximately Rs 13,800 crore.

Additionally, Foxconn is negotiating with the Tamil Nadu government to develop a battery energy storage unit to support the electric vehicle (EV) sector and is advancing plans to build a semiconductor plant and explore EV production within India. Liu emphasized Foxconn’s “3+3 strategy,” focusing on expanding into electric vehicles, digital health, and robotics.

“Our information and communication technology segment is just beginning in India, and we are eager to establish a robust presence in these emerging industries,” Liu added. Foxconn’s initiatives illustrate a broader commitment to scaling operations while fostering a more inclusive and progressive work culture in India’s technology sector.