Kokuyo to invest heavily in India, eyes market leadership
Japanese office furniture and supplies company Kokuyo is doubling down on India, thanks to a boom in new offices and foreign investment.
Masahiro Fukui, the company's global managing officer, pointed out that Indian office projects are finished in just 75-90 days—way faster than most places.
With more companies focusing on better workplaces after the pandemic, India has become a key spot for Kokuyo.
Big moves and adapting to local needs
Kokuyo's strategy includes having acquired a majority stake in Camlin over a decade ago and taking over HNI India earlier in 2025.
Unlike many global brands, they let local teams lead the way.
Their biggest business here is workstation systems, but seating now makes up nearly a third of their sales—a sign that Indian offices are getting serious about comfort.