Corporate History
Panasonic is celebrating its centennial year in 2018.
Learn about our 100-year history and events for the anniversary.
History of Panasonic India
Panasonic commenced its operations in India in the year 1972. In 2008, Panasonic India Pvt Ltd was formed to integrate the different Panasonic interests in India. Mr. Daizo Ito joined as CEO Panasonic India in April 2008 and ensured Panasonic’s aggressive focus on India with heavy investments and expansion.
Since then Panasonic has been on an upward growth path in the country with innovative product offerings, increased investments on business and various promotional initiatives. Today, Panasonic India is increasingly being seen as an Indian company, though with Japanese roots.
History of Panasonic
The history of Panasonic goes back to when Konosuke Matsushita founded Matsushita Electric Housewares Manufacturing Works in 1918. See how the company evolved and developed into one of the leading electronics companies in the world today.
The Founder, Konosuke Matsushita
Learn about the founder of Panasonic and how he developed his business into a leading global corporation.
Related Links
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The museum introduces the life of Konosuke Matsushita and the numerous milestones that have marked the Panasonic's development.
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Panasonic Corporation and The Mainichi Newspapers agreed to undertake a joint time capsule project in celebration of the Japan World Exposition 1970: EXPO '70.