Motorola Appoints T.M. Narasimhan as MD, Mobile Business Group in India

Motorola Mobility India has declared the selection of Mr. T.M Narasimhan as the Managing Director of the Mobile Business Group in India. With a commitment to the Indian smartphone market and aspirations to become one of the top 3 smartphone brands, Motorola has reinforced its leadership in India by appointing T.M. Narasimhan to oversee the business. He will report to Mr. Prashanth Mani, who will maintain his position as the head of Motorola’s Asia Pacific business.

Bringing a wealth of experience in sales operations, business and financial planning, as well as P&L management, T.M. Narasimhan has held diverse roles in FMCG and consumer tech organizations such as PepsiCo, Britannia, and Samsung. His demonstrated success in building and fostering teams highlights a consistent delivery of business results while effectively managing the balance between short-term objectives and long-term goals.

Sharing his excitement, Mr. T.M Narasimhan, Managing Director, Mobile Business Group – India said, "I am excited to be a part of the Motorola family and look forward to contributing to the brand’s growth journey in India. Motorola has been a pioneer in innovation and has been disrupting the smartphone market in India with its exceptional product strategy, innovative business model and brand prowess. I look forward to building upon the solid foundation that has been laid and taking the India business to new heights while consistently delivering on consumer experience and satisfaction".

In the Indian market, Motorola has consistently experienced double-digit growth, surpassing the market average over the past year. Despite a stagnant or declining market, the brand achieved a remarkable 37 perecnt premium to the market in Q2 FY23, indicating its rapid acquisition of market share. True to its commitment to democratizing technology, Motorola has excelled with its popular Moto G franchise, renowned for offering premium features at more affordable price points. Notably, models like Moto G54 5G and Moto G84 5G in 2023 have contributed to this success. In 2023, Motorola was acknowledged as India's best 5G smartphone brand and witnessed substantial year-over-year growth in 5G smartphone activations.

Further, Motorola is committed to the vision of Making in India and Making for the World, having successfully partnered with Dixon Technologies for manufacturing in India and was amongst the first participants of the PLI scheme by the Government of India, for mobile phones. Local manufacturing is not only enhancing Motorola’s ability to serve Indian customers better but also enabling exports from India to multiple other markets, including the USA. Motorola’s strategic emphasis on innovation, design and colours through its exclusive partnership with Pantone, distinctive software experiences, uncompromised 5G and its commitment to making products for India, in India uniquely positions the brand for accelerated growth.