Apparao Mallavarapu | Chairman and Managing Director at Centum Electronics Ltd
- Apparao is the Chairman and Managing Director at Centum Electronics Ltd.
- He holds a masters degree from Del Tech University Canada and graduated as a mechanical engineer from Bangalore University.
Podcast
Overview
In a world driven by technological prowess and a global marketplace, the landscape of electronics manufacturing has undergone a profound transformation. In this illuminating dialogue, we have the privilege of delving into the journey and insights of an industry trailblazer, Apparao Mallavarapu, Chairman of Centum Electronics Ltd. He not only recognised India’s potential but harnessed it to revolutionise the electronics manufacturing sector.
[00:31] – About Apparao Mallavarapu
- Apparao is the Chairman and Managing Director at Centum Electronics Ltd.
- He holds a masters degree from Del Tech University Canada and graduated as a mechanical engineer from Bangalore University.
- Apparao has been conferred with the prestigious order of the Rio Grande Group by the Brazilian government.
- He has been awarded and felicitated several times.
[09:45] – How and why did you get into electronics manufacturing?
- I wanted to start leveraging India’s capability.
- I got technology from abroad and made products for the global markets.
- The challenge was to change the mindset of the western world about Indian quality.
- I associated with known brands but insisted on mentioning that the product was “Made in India.”
[33:22] – What is the future of the electronics industry in India?
- There is always a lag between policy announcements and their results.
- We are seeing the results of the “Make In India” policy today.
- Electronics is the biggest import built that India has.
- The companies that were importing from elsewhere and selling in India have moved to manufacturing for Indian markets.
- The quality and deliveries are good while keeping the prices low.
- This has been an incentive for these companies to now export to the global markets.
[41:42] – How do you balance to stay relevant?
- Listen to your customer.
- Don’t tell your customer what he needs.
- Stay updated with the mega trends.
- Give opportunities to the young workforce.
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Profile
- Apparao is the Chairman and Managing Director at Centum Electronics Ltd.
- He holds a masters degree from Del Tech University Canada and graduated as a mechanical engineer from Bangalore University.
- Apparao has been conferred with the prestigious order of the Rio Grande Group by the Brazilian government.
- He has been awarded and felicitated several times.
